Xanathar's Guide To Everything Dndbeyond
D&D Beyond users are reporting widespread issues accessing Xanathar's Guide to Everything content on the platform. Players and Dungeon Masters are facing locked content and error messages despite previously purchasing the digital sourcebook.
The sudden inaccessibility of Xanathar's Guide is causing disruption for numerous campaigns, impacting gameplay and preparation for sessions.
Content Access Issues
Multiple reports surfaced this morning across D&D Beyond's forums and social media. Users are stating that previously unlocked character options, spells, and other resources from Xanathar's Guide to Everything are now unavailable.
Error messages such as "Content not owned" or "Requires purchase" are appearing despite users possessing valid digital licenses. This issue appears to be affecting users on both desktop and mobile platforms.
Affected Content
The affected content includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Character Subclasses: Such as the Gloom Stalker Ranger, the Swashbuckler Rogue, and the College of Whispers Bard.
Spells: Including iconic spells like Mind Whip and Toll the Dead.
Magic Items: A variety of magic items introduced in Xanathar's Guide are now locked.
D&D Beyond's Response
D&D Beyond's support team has acknowledged the issue on their official Twitter account. They stated they are aware of the problem and are actively investigating the cause.
The official statement indicates that the issue is likely related to a server-side problem affecting content licensing verification. No specific timeline for a resolution has been provided yet.
Users are advised to avoid making further purchases of Xanathar's Guide until the issue is resolved to prevent potential complications.
User Reactions
The sudden loss of access has sparked frustration among D&D Beyond users. Many are expressing concerns about the reliability of the platform and the potential for future content disruptions.
Players are scrambling to find alternative solutions for their ongoing campaigns, including using physical copies of the book or creating temporary homebrew rules.
The situation highlights the risks associated with relying solely on digital content for tabletop role-playing games.
Impact and Scope
The outage impacts anyone using D&D Beyond who has purchased Xanathar's Guide to Everything. The extent of the issue is currently unknown, but reports suggest it is widespread.
The timing is particularly problematic, as many groups are actively playing campaigns and rely on the digital resource for quick access to rules and character options. The inaccessibility is reported worldwide.
The issue directly affects gameplay for both Dungeon Masters and players utilizing this content.
Next Steps
D&D Beyond users are advised to monitor the official D&D Beyond Twitter account and forums for updates. The support team is reportedly working to restore access to the affected content as quickly as possible.
Users can submit support tickets through the D&D Beyond website to document their individual cases. This helps the support team track the scope and impact of the issue.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops. Check back for more.
