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WizKids Reveals D&D Icons of the Realms: Adventures in Faerun for August 2026

WizKids' D&D Icons of the Realms line is heading back to the Forgotten Realms with its next mainline booster set. Confirmed via WizKids' official product reveal, Adventures in Faerun is scheduled for retail release in August 2026.

This is a confirmed release with an announced month, so here's what's included.

What's Confirmed About This Set

WizKids' official reveal confirms the following:

  • Scheduled retail release: August 2026
  • Part of the ongoing D&D Icons of the Realms miniatures booster line
  • Features characters and monsters drawn from the Forgotten Realms setting
  • Follows the July 2026 Player's Handbook Starter Sets and the earlier Monster Manual Collection II booster in WizKids' 2026 release calendar

A Return to Faerun-Specific Content

Where some recent Icons of the Realms sets have leaned into general monster archetypes or class-themed starter figures, this set returns to setting-specific Forgotten Realms content, giving Dungeon Masters running campaigns in that world a more direct source of pre-painted miniatures matched to the setting's own lore.

Part of a Steady 2026 Release Cadence

WizKids has kept D&D Icons of the Realms on a consistent release schedule throughout 2026 โ€” Monster Menagerie Revisited in January, Monster Manual Collection II in May, the Player's Handbook Starter Sets in July, and now Adventures in Faerun in August โ€” giving collectors and DMs a predictable stream of new miniatures to plan around.

For a booster set with multiple loose miniatures like this, EVORETRO's acrylic modular case keeps figures organized and dust-free between sessions.

For safely storing or transporting the set to game nights, EVORETRO's poly bubble mailers add a simple layer of protection.

How Setting-Specific Sets Differ From Class or Monster-Themed Releases

A setting-specific booster like Adventures in Faerun is built around the geography, factions, and creatures unique to a particular region of the D&D multiverse, rather than a general monster archetype (like Monster Manual Collection II) or player-class theme (like the Player's Handbook Starter Sets). That distinction matters for Dungeon Masters specifically running Forgotten Realms campaigns, since a setting-specific set is far more likely to include miniatures that map directly onto named NPCs and locations already in their game.

What to Expect From WizKids' Booster Rarity Structure

Like most Icons of the Realms booster sets, individual figures inside Adventures in Faerun cases are randomized rather than sold individually at retail, meaning completing a specific character or monster lineup typically requires either buying multiple boosters or trading with other collectors and DMs. Buying a full booster brick rather than single packs is usually the more cost-effective way to build out a complete faction for tabletop use.

Common Mistakes Collectors Make

  • Assuming every Icons of the Realms release is setting-specific, when several recent sets have instead focused on general monster types or class themes
  • Mixing miniatures from multiple booster sets without a labeled storage system, making it harder to track rarity and set origin
  • Overpaying for booster boxes on the resale market instead of watching for the confirmed August 2026 retail window
  • Transporting painted miniatures to game night without any protective case

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does this set release?

August 2026.

What setting does this set focus on?

The Forgotten Realms.

What line is this part of?

WizKids' D&D Icons of the Realms miniatures line.

What came before this set in 2026?

Monster Menagerie Revisited, Monster Manual Collection II, and the Player's Handbook Starter Sets.

Final Thoughts

Adventures in Faerun gives D&D Icons of the Realms collectors a return to setting-specific Forgotten Realms content after a run of more general-purpose sets. With an August 2026 release confirmed, it fits neatly into WizKids' steady 2026 release rhythm.

Having a case and mailers ready keeps the miniatures organized and protected between sessions.

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