Overview
- D&D Beyond will refer to content from 2024 onward as 5.5e to match community usage and simplify browsing.
- Wizards describes 5e and 5.5e as clarity labels rather than a new edition designation.
- Both the 2014 rules and the 2024 update remain fully supported and compatible on and off the platform.
- The 5.5e tag currently appears on D&D Beyond for library browsing and character building, with no wider rebrand confirmed.
- The 2024 update kept the Fifth Edition framework while adding notable changes such as grappling tweaks, class redesigns, and weapon masteries.