In development

Here we list all references to upcoming changes, some are specific to particular updates, others are general.
 * When adding content always remember to link to the thread (forums) or the quoted text (quote) in order to verify the findings.
 * Brief information is placed in the Annual Quarterly Release Schedule (Green box ).
 * Quotes are placed in the Next Release Information.
 * Next release is updated after each update becomes public.

Release schedule and calendar

 * Each year contains four updates: Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter.
 * Note they did not deliver 4 updates promised per year in 2017, and the promise were made while the game was still run by Turbine Inc, no confirmation yet from SSG.
 * 2017 had Update 34 (released January 2017, delayed from 2016 Q4) and Update 35 to 37.
 * Also, they may split a planned Update in two, in order to meet this promise (e.g. Update 32/33 and 34/35)

Speculative info

 * Kobold
 * Psion
 * Hardcore League - official permadeath server with leaderboard and exclusive rewards, available for VIP

Update 36 Patch 3
Things previewed with U36P3 but will be included with U37


 * Aasimar race (confirmed in a )
 * Vistani Knife Fighter enhancements
 * New universal enhancement tree (like Harper Agent enhancements), focusing on daggers. Also a wink towards throwers.
 * Brand new combat animations with daggers pointing downwards.
 * New Cosmetics (Barovian Noble and Vampire Hunter), New Pets

Update 35
Things not included/pulled from U35:

UI/QoL
 * Harpers' Travelarium
 * New Building in:
 * Marketplace (north) - next to Teleporter and Ship Portal
 * Eveningstar in center plaza next to Hireling Vendor called Harper's Travelarium


 * Questing hub
 * created to help people figure out where to go and what to do
 * hub will help get to quest entrances more quickly.
 * We don't have a name for this new system yet
 * We'll be talking a lot more about it in the coming weeks.


 * Character Bank Storage - previewed but pulled from U35
 * Updating to user interface used for Shared Account Bank and Crafting Storage
 * Improved look and functionality
 * Additional character bank storage space in the near future

Event
 * Possible updates to all festivals / events in the update that takes them live

October 2018 raid loot overhaul

 * Raid Runes added to:
 * The Mark of Death
 * Temple of the Deathwyrm
 * Fire on Thunder Peak
 * Defiler of the Just
 * Raid loot min level change and Tome drop revamp/tier system
 * Raid crafting remain unchanged
 * New currency: Legendary Souls

DDO Producer's Letter - September 2016
See Producer letter/September 2016

Development archive
This weapon enchantment (or at least its graphic rendering) is being developed. It leaked to Lamannia and probably also live with U17. PnP version:

Genasi is looking at improving Epic Items that seem to be lacking in value for the trouble to get them.