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.

2023 updates
So far little is known about 2023's intended updates. A developer's discussion video in mid-2022 raised the possibility of a return to the Ravenloft campaign setting, perhaps including the Revenant as a new race, but solid information is unavailable pending the release of the next producers' letter.

Update 57
Released November 9th

Update 56
Released August 31st

Update 55
Released June 22nd

Update 54
Released April 27th

Update 53
Released February 24th

Update 52
Released December 9th

Update 51
Released November 3rd
 * Epic Destiny complete overhaul in U51 -

Update 50/Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh
Released August 4th
 * End game item/monster powercreep adjustment/nurf in U50 -
 * Epic Crafting/Scroll-Seal-Shard system overhaul in U50 -

Update 49
Released April 21st


 * Producer letter/February 2021
 * Season 4 of the Hardcore League
 * Summer/Update 49: Adventure pack involving Morgrave University in Sharn, Eberron
 * "Mini-expansion" (not free to VIPs): adaptation of the classic 1E AD&D/5E D&D scenario The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh
 * Universal Enhancement Tree: Horizon Walker
 * (Fall) - adventure pack including quests and a raid, update to our Epic Destiny system

Update 48

 * Feywild expansion
 * Shifter race
 * level cap increase -- postponed to a later update

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.