New Players Handbook 2025 Release Date. Packed with 384 pages of new and improved player options, equipment, spells, and more, the revised fifth edition core rulebook is the largest player’s handbook. In this sense, it is not a “5.5” edition.
“the 2025 player’s handbook revises and adds to the fifth edition d&d ruleset. The new 2025 player’s handbook still uses the d&d 5e core rule and is compatible with all previously published 5e materials.