Neverwinter — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Day of the Dungeon Master | 2026-04-30 | Greetings Adventurers! For the next 3 weeks you’ll be able to visit the Burrow Dawn Inn (as seen at the 2015 PAX Prime/West live show), and face the challenges brought forth by Portobello DaVinci and Respen Durothil! Day of the Dungeon Master starts Friday, May 1, at 7:30 am PT Day of the Dungeon Master ends Thursday, May 21, at 7:30 am PT The many hats of Mr. Snibbly Both Respen and Portobello are back, each with tasks to offer during this event. While Respen’s Dungeons will be available as random queues throughout the entire event, a new Portobello instance queue will unlock each week so be sure to check back regularly! This event is an App |
| M33 Preview | 2026-04-23 | The contents in this article are taken from a test version and could be subject to change for the final version. When this happens, we will inform you. We need your help, Adventurers! Module 33: Biting Cold is approaching soon, and we would like to introduce you to its brand-new features! We would love for you to check out the new content in advance and provide us with feedback early on! Start date: Thursday, April 23, 2026, after maintenance End date for taking feedback: Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:30 AM PT M33 Preview on PC The M33 Preview will be available on Mimic Shard and Lurker Shard. Right now, we decided to only conduct this test on |
| Return for a Free Quick Start Character! | 2026-04-21 | You have experienced the iconic Dungeons & Dragons setting and the thrilling adventures in Neverwinter before. You have defended the Jewel of the North, fought cults and dragons, battled your way through treacherous dungeons. Now is your time to return, and with our exclusive Neverwinter Quick Start Event, we’re making it easier than ever for you to hit the ground running as if you’ve never left! Neverwinter Quick Start Event This limited-time event for Neverwinter allows all returning players to jump straight into the heart of the action. Experience everything the game has to offer and go on epic adventures with a fully equipped, high-level |
| Tymora's Gift | 2026-04-14 | Fortune favors the hero. Tymora, goddess of luck and victory, has returned to bestow her favor upon all adventurers! Event starts: Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 am PT Event ends: Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 am PT Slay critters for a chance to get the Gift of Tymora. Are you lucky enough to obtain the latest reward? Cloak of the Fourfold Leaf Get a brand-new cloak! Tymora’s Favor and Favor of Tymora Favor of Tymora is a currency that can be found in Gift of Tymora or as a bonus with the purchase of the following Zen Market items: Pink Dye Bottles (x4) - 3 Favors of Tymora Sunite Heart Dye Pack (x4) - 4 Favors of Tymora Courtesan's Wear - 20 Favors o |
| Festival of Rubies | 2026-04-02 | The ‘Golden Gourmand of Blingdenstone’, Saltlix Potstirrer, plans to make his famous 3-Gem Omelette during the Svirfneblin’s Festival of Rubies! It sounds delicious! Start Event: Thursday, April 2, 7:30 AM PT End Event: Thursday, April 9, 7:30 AM PT Zinli Gemcutter from Blingdenstone recruits you to gather this omelet’s main ingredient: eggs! Three different eggs that are not so easy to come by are requested. Can you collect them all? Complete daily quests and travel through 26 Adventure Zones to help the festival chefs find the necessary eggs for their dishes. The egg icon on your map may help to locate them! Defend the Svirfneblin's Feastin |
| April Fowls Day – A Honking Good Time! | 2026-03-19 | “He-he-help, Adventurers! Something fowl is happening to me! Literally! Everything I touch turns into a chicken, and I can’t seem to stop it! Please help me!” Event starts: Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 am PT End ends: Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 am PT Seems that something fowl is taking over Neverwinter – the feathers are flying! Earl the Chickenmancer has been cursed with a Touch of the Chicken. His ability to turn things into chickens has become a hazard to Neverwinter! Head to Protector’s Enclave and talk to Earl so that you may help him fix the overflock of chickens! By helping Earl clean up this mess, you will get hard-earned Bird Feathers a |
| Purrific Shoulder Buddies (Neck pieces) | 2026-03-17 | Our purrific Shoulder Buddies are here this week with our next patch, and you’ve gotta cat ‘em all to become a Crazy Cat Hero! We already mentioned how the cat is out of the bag with the release of Sardina the Tressym, our latest Companion/Vanity Pet. Now, it's possible to show your love for cats by bringing one of these Neck Pieces on your adventures, just casually hanging over your shoulder watching your every move, either being pawmazed by your actions or secretly meowing at you behind your back. Let's have a look at how to acquire these tressyms! Become a Crazy Cat Hero! Are you interested in acquiring a new Neck Piece? Then check out the |
| Tempus Arena - The Slaughterhouse | 2026-03-10 | The contents in this article are taken from a test version and could be subject to change for the final version. When this happens, we will inform you. It’s time for Module 32.5, Tempus Arena – The Slaughterhouse, with a lot of new features! Check out everything in this article to learn more about reclaimable Celestial Insignias, Celestial Mounts, the renewed Slaughterhouse, our smarter Queue Window, and Cleric changes! You now have the opportunity to upgrade your Insignias to our Celestial quality, providing you with additional refinement options and chances to increase your power! The Celestial Insignias come up with a few changes to the In |
| For Gods and Glory Battle Pass | 2026-03-06 | The contents in this article are taken from a test version and could be subject to change for the final version. When this happens, we will inform you. Greetings, Adventurers! The Tempus Arena has opened its doors! Perhaps you know the arena better as the Slaughterhouse Arena, but this time, it's under new management, along with a lot of new changes. What didn't change is the addition of a brand-new Battle Pass. So, gear up for the new nightmares that await you within the arena, and conquer all enemies that cross your path. For Gods and Glory! Start date: March 10, 2026, after maintenance End date: May 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM PT Module 32.5, Temp |
| Coins of Waukeen Event | 2026-02-26 | The Goddess Waukeen, known as the Merchant’s Friend, is sharing her blessings once again with the heroes of Neverwinter. Start: Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 am PT End: Thursday: March 5 at 7:30 AM The Golden Lady has returned to allow adventurers to accumulate great wealth. During the event, adventurers may be rewarded with a Waukeen's Coin Purse by battling critters. You can open your Coin Purses right away; however, exchanging them in bulk in the Moonstone Mask will net you even more valuable Waukeen reward packs. Moonstone Mask Tavern As usual for a lot of events, you can easily participate in this event by going to the event platform in |
| Feast of Lanterns - Year of the Immortal Jade Horse | 2026-02-12 | The Year of the Immortal Jade Horse has arrived, and the citizens of Neverwinter are invited to join the joyous festivities of the Feast of Lanterns! The envoys from Shou and Kozakura return with their traditions, colorful celebrations, and exciting challenges. Start: Thursday, February 12 at 7:30 am PT End: Thursday, February 19 at 7:30 am PT Critters of Chaos The cunning Dead Rats are up to their old tricks, targeting the Feast of Lanterns! They’ve ambushed the Far Eastern Envoy’s convoy and stolen valuable Event Coins. It’s up to you, brave adventurer, to track them down and reclaim the stolen treasures! Meanwhile, mischievous critters hav |
| Module 32.5: Tempus Arena is Approaching! | 2026-02-12 | The contents in this article are taken from a test version and could be subject to change for the final version. When this happens, we will inform you.We need your help, Adventurers! Module 32.5: Tempus Arena is approaching soon, and we would like to introduce you to its brand-new features! We would love for you to check out the new content in advance and provide us with feedback early on! Start date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after maintenance End date for taking feedback: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 7:30 AM PT M32.5 Preview on PC The M32.5 Preview will be available on Mimic Shard and Lurker Shard. Right now, we decided to only conduct |
| A Letter From Jack Emmert, CEO | 2026-01-27 | When I left Cryptic Studios in 2016, I thought it was to seek new challenges and adventures – to prove that I could do more than just Cryptic. I had been there for sixteen years; I was one of its founders. I was the Lead Designer on City of Heroes/Villains, the Chief Creative Officer for Champions Online, the COO for Star Trek Online and ultimately the CEO when Neverwinter launched. Cryptic Studios was my very first job in the video game industry – and to be frank, when I first started, I really had zero clue of things outside my little corner. But most of all, after sixteen years at Cryptic, I’d become stale. I’d pretty much given what I cou |
| Day of the Dungeon Master Returns! | 2026-01-16 | Greetings Adventurers! For the next 3 weeks you’ll be able to visit the Burrow Dawn Inn, and face the challenges brought forth by Portobello DaVinci and Respen Durothil! Day of the Dungeon Master starts Thursday, January 15thDay of the Dungeon Master ends Thursday, February 5th, at 7:30 am PT Both Respen and Portobello are back, each with tasks to offer during this event. While Respen’s Dungeons will be available as random queues throughout the entire event, a new Portobello instance queue will unlock each week so be sure to check back regularly! This event is an Appointment Event. Players can participate by completing a daily mission to run |
| Red Harvest Part II – The Soul Collector is Live! | 2025-11-25 | Neverwinter’s 32nd module, Red Harvest Part II – The Soul Collector, is now available! Delve deep into the Doomvault to stop Szass Tam’s Ritual of Ascendency. In Neverwinter: Red Harvest Part II – The Soul Collector, the Lich has struck back and lashed out at the fleeing members of the Resistance in Tyraturos, despite the prior uncovering of Szass Tam’s plans for deification and rescuing the captured Celestial. Players will team up with Xuna, who seeks to rescue the missing Harper Tesser. The Hero of Neverwinter is tasked to return with Xuna to Tyraturos, rescue as many of the Resistance members as possible, and escort them to a place where t |
| Red Harvest is Live | 2025-05-06 | Neverwinter’s 31st module, Red Harvest, is now available! Embark on a journey to Thay to aid the resistance against the Red Wizards. In Neverwinter: Red Harvest, you will explore a brand-new Adventure Zone with a boldly designed map inspired by the critically acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, depiction of Thay. A resistance movement is upon the land as Szass Tam, the formidable lich, and his wizard council, the Zulkir, ruthlessly rule over Thay, treating those excluded from the ruling elite with little respect. Luckily, an agent of the Harpers has been keeping a watchful eye on Thay and has discovere |
| As Above, So Below – Return to Pirates’ Skyhold is LIVE | 2024-11-19 | Neverwinter’s 30th module, As Above, So Below – Return to Pirates’ Skyhold, is available now! Journey back in time and embark on new quests in the home of the most daunting pirates, the Pirates’ Skyhold – an Adventure Zone originally introduced when Neverwinter launched in 2013. With the surprise return of the Pirates’ Skyhold filled with sky-faring pirates, join a trusty crew and discover the zone has been completely revamped and improved bringing epic challenges and a multitude of secrets to uncover! In addition to bringing back a beloved Adventure Zone, the module introduces an unvaulted and improved dungeon, “The Dread Vault” which has tr |
| Mountain of Flame is LIVE | 2024-07-16 | We are excited to announce that Neverwinter’s new module, Mountain of Flame is available now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles. This major update for the free-to-play Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG brings back the Mount Hotenow Adventure Zone – originally introduced when Neverwinter launched in 2013. With the return of this adventure zone, adventurers will discover the zone has been completely revamped and re-populated, making Mount Hotenow bigger and better than ever before. This re-imagined zone brings back a classic dungeon, the “Lair of the Mad Dragon”, in a whole new way as all the monsters and bosses within the dungeon have been reworked. |
| Adventures in Wildspace is LIVE | 2024-05-01 | Time to point your ships to the stars one more time, Adventurers! The Adventures in Wildspace module introduces new Landing Sites to the Wildspace Adventure Zone, a new Dungeon, and plenty of quality of life updates. |
| Demonweb Pits update is LIVE | 2023-07-18 | Dare you enter the Demonweb Pits and challenge Lolth herself, Adventurers? If so, the time is now, as The Demonweb Pits is live on all platforms! This latest module has adventurers challenge the spider-goddess of the drow, Lolth, to drive Lolth out of the Material Plane and save the city of Menzoberranzan once and for all. You’ll be able to explore a new adventure zone, Narbondellyn, that opens the grounds of House Fey-Branch. Can you help this noble House build the Realm Engine and put a stop to Gromph Baenre’s plans? The Demonweb Pits module also brings a challenging Demonweb Pits dungeon with an epic battle against Lolth, Gromph, and other |