D&D Neverwinter: Red Harvest - Release Date, Battle Pass, Packs, New Trial & Zone, & Returning Events -

The free-to-play Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG, Neverwinter, just announced its 31st expansion module, Red Harvest, which will be coming very soon for all players. This expansion DLC will add an all-new zone, trial of multiple difficulties, a fresh battle pass, and more to the game, proving that this 12-year-old game set in the magical worlds of DnD is still going strong. The free MMO is known for allowing players to explore the city of Neverwinter and surrounding lands based in the Forgotten Realms setting while battling iconic enemies and seeing the familiar tabletop world come to life.

This latest expansion module to Neverwinter builds on the story of Red Wizards as featured in the movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves while providing a depiction of the land of Thay inspired by the film. Using the bold new location for Neverwinter, players can explore the very heart of Thay after an agent of the Harpers discovers a sinister plan that could threaten all of Faerûn if it isn’t stopped quickly. This exciting storyline comes alongside returning in-game events as well as plenty of new bundles, packs, and items for sale.

Despite similar names and themes, the Neverwinter MMO is not part of the Neverwinter Nights series.

Neverwinter: Red Harvest Release Date

Coming Sooner Than You May Think

This exciting new expansion is coming very soon, with Neverwinter: Red Harvest scheduled to launch on May 6, 2025, at 9:00 am PT. The module will arrive on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox simultaneously as a free update to the game. This is the 31st module for Neverwinter since the online game’s original debut in June 2013.

As is common for the game, this new DLC, Red Harvest, is quickly following the game’s previous expansion, As Above, So Below – Return To Pirates’ Skyhold, which was launched on November 19, 2024.

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Neverwinter is already a free-to-play game, and you do not even need an Xbox Live Gold membership or a PlayStation Plus subscription to enjoy the MMO experience. There are many optional in-game transactions available for those who choose to support the game and its developers, including many new in-game purchases coming with Red Harvest that tie in with the new content of this exciting adventure following the story of Red Wizards and conspiracies.

New Adventure Zone And Trial Added To The Game

The Tyraturos, Tower District New Map

Like many previous expansion modules which bring an increased focus on familiar yet epic tales in DnD, Neverwinter: Red Harvest‘s journey will take players deep into the heart of Thay with a new Adventure Zone map designed using on the movie’s depiction of Thay. Focusing on the Tower District Tyraturos, it will include three sprawling neighborhoods and a large tower structure to ascend.

This adventure will be experienced over three story acts involving a resistance movement against the formidable lich, Szass Tam, and his dangerous wizard council, the Zulkir. The Adventurer must help the Harpers defeat this powerful threat before all of Faerûn finds itself under Szass Tam’s control.

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In addition to the new zone, Neverwinter: Red Harvest also adds a new Trial called The Shackles of Divinity. This trial brings a return to the mechanics-driven boss battles that Neverwinter‘s most epic and infamous trials are remembered for. Three trial difficulty levels are included, so players can enjoy pushing their limits at whatever skill and level they find themselves at.

Normal Mode: Accessible to all, part of the Random Trial Queue.
Advanced Mode: A bit more difficulty for those who find Normal too simple and want to test their strength.
Master Mode: The biggest challenge for the most skilled adventurers, requiring players to make use of game mechanics more than brute force.

Trials in Neverwinter requires teams of multiple players, although those who choose to play solo can queue to join groups of others and take on the challenges alongside them. Understanding the mechanics of the boss battles will greatly improve the experience rather than simply trying to rely on the highest stats.

Battle Pass: Dead To Rites Offers A New Companion

Plus Many More Bundles And Items Players Can Purchase

Neverwinter Red Harvest screenshot of a mine with skeletons

The new module, Neverwinter: Red Harvest, will bring with it a new Battle Pass called Dead to Rites. This battle pass will offer three phases consisting of nine milestones each, and includes a new companion, Rath Modar, as one of the possible rewards earned. Battle passes in Neverwinter typically feature both a free track and a paid tier track. The Free Reward Track includes several rewards that are unlocked by completing milestones during the battle pass period. The Premium Reward Track understandably offers even more, and is unlocked using Zen, the official in-game currency which can be purchased with real-world money.

Several other bundles and packs, in addition to a variety of in-game items, will also be for sale with the Red Harvest expansion. These include new bundles specific to the Red Harvest setting and theme as well as many general bundles and packs.

Red Harvest Bundles and Packs
- Keyring Bundle
- Red Harvest Head Start Pack
- Hotenow Campaign
- Thayan Resistance Pack
General Bundles and Packs
- Mount Choice Pack / Companion Choice Pack
- Key VIP Bundle
- Refinement Bundle
- Defiant Key Bundle
- Coalescent Three Pack
- Key Ward Bundle
- Astral Lockbox Offer Lizard
- Celestial Enhancement Offer

These are all entirely optional purchases for players, but offer a way to support the developers behind Neverwinter, while getting some fun new cosmetics and more to make the gameplay experience even more enjoyable.

Several Returning In-Game Events Are Coming Back

Annual Events That Are Coming Soon

This epic story of Red Wizards in Neverwinter: Red Harvest isn’t the only content that players can look forward to in this virtual land of Faerûn. Many annual in-game events will be returning in the months to come. The game’s 12th anniversary celebration will be taking place in June with the frivolities of the Protector’s Jubilee. This yearly party hosts activities and fun rewards for players to earn. The Celebration of Lliira then brings fireworks to the festivities shortly thereafter in early July, followed by the Summer Festival filling the air with laughter, water balloons, and chicken chasing at the end of July.

The randomly occurring in-game event, Tymora’s Gift, is also rumored to be coming soon, which can gift players with several different rewards including a mount and clothing cosmetics. Other randomly occurring events such as Challenge of the Gods and Coins of Waukeen are both also on the horizon, to keep Adventurers plenty busy in the months to come and get fresh chances at fun rewards and activities.

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Developers continue to stay busy with updating and adding epic experiences and fun rewards to collect for players in Neverwinter, proving that despite the MMORPG being around for almost 12 years now, and free for players on numerous platforms, there is plenty of adventure to be found within. The new adventure is designed to be fun and engaging for all, whether familiar with the movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves or not. Neverwinter is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox as a free digital download, and the upcoming Red Harvest expansion will automatically be installed to be available when it launches on May 6, 2025.