Wizards of the Coast says it has decided to postpone the physical release of the ‘ Deck of Many Things for an indefinite time.
Following an internal review of samples that revealed quality issues with the manufactured product, D&D‘s next physical release, the Deck of Many Things will not drop on Nov. 14 as initially planned according to . Wizards of the Coast released the announcement acknowledging issues with the physical product, saying, “It’s important to us at Wizards of the Coast that our customers are delighted with the quality of the product they receive. After an internal review we found the product didn’t meet our manufacturing standards. Unfortunately, making this right will delay the release of the physical product, both directly from Wizards as well as our retail partners.”
The Deck of Many Things comes as a boxed set containing 66 Tarot-sized cards and two hardbound books, the Book of Many Things and the Card Reference Guide. Wizards of the Coast clarified that only the physical products are affected by the suspension — specifically, the cards and the Card Reference Guide. Those who purchased the physical and digital bundle of the product will still have early access to the digital version of the Book of Many Things on Oct. 31 ahead of the digital product’s official release on Nov. 14. The company did not mention how long the suspension will last, and it’s unclear if pre-orders will be fulfilled in time for the holidays.
“We believe that delaying the release of this product will ensure it is delivered to you in the way our team envisioned it,” the Wizards of the Coast team asserted, committed to addressing reports that the copies sent out for review included disfigured, uneven, and curved cards. These discrepancies affected deck handling and gameplay since the cards needed more break-in time to lay flat on a table. Uneven and damaged cards also made decks difficult to deal out, as shorter cards tend to fall in clumps while shuffling, thereby messing with the rhythm.
A Dangerous Deck of Many Things
The Deck of Many Things has been proven as an integral component of many since it was added to the lore in 1975. Considered an unpredictable and powerful in-game item, Dungeon Masters incorporate it with caution to ensure its use doesn’t derail gameplay. Previous incarnations of The Deck come with varying card counts, but each card always reveals either doom or boon to the player who pulls it. The random and unpredictable nature of the Deck of Many Things makes it one of the most dreaded yet seductive items in Dungeons & Dragons.
Early access to the Deck of Many Things digital content is still available with pre-orders on the Dungeons & Dragons store.
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