Tomb of Annihilation takes place in the jungles of Chult, and the region’s last bastion of civilization the city of Port Nyranzaru. The land is plagued with the undead, dinosaurs, and undead dinosaurs. The story will involve the lich Acererak, who is absorbing resurrection magic from the Forgotten Realms, causing a zombie apocalypse. Pendleton Ward, creator of Adventure Time and the internet series Bravest Warriors, is serving as story consultant.
The first release will arrive in hobby shops on September 8 and September 19 in bookstores.
More information will be revealed during the two-day live stream, with formal announcements expected next week.