New D&D and Paizo Collab Brings Pathfinder Adventure to D&D Beyond (And You Can Play It Now)

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To put it simply, for many tabletop role-playing game enthusiasts, Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder are often viewed as competing systems. This is because the foundation of Pathfinder was built on a desire to adhere to an older D&D rulebook. Over time, these two systems have evolved distinctly. However, recently, the creative minds behind both Wizards of the Coast and Paizo have decided to collaborate, offering something exciting for fans of both systems. At Gen Con, Wizards unveiled that a 5th edition D&D version of the Abomination Vaults adventure from Pathfinder will be available on D&D Beyond in the year 2024.

The collection known as “Abomination Vaults” combines three stories from one of the most well-liked Pathfinder 2e campaigns into a single book. Back in early 2024, Paizo introduced a third-party Dungeons & Dragons 5e version of this adventure to let D&D enthusiasts experience the tale without needing to master a new system. Now, Wizards of the Coast and Paizo are making it more official by adding “Abomination Vaults” to the D&D Beyond platform. The authorized D&D Beyond version of “Abomination Vaults” is accessible starting August 1st, meaning you can start playing it immediately!

The “Abomination Vaults” Adventure Path comprises three interconnected adventures in the “Pathfinder” 2e system, forming an extensive campaign. The 5e version on “D&D Beyond” gathers all these stories into a single location, backed by additional resources from the official “D&D” site. For enthusiasts seeking a fresh narrative to explore, this is an excellent chance to immerse themselves in a grand adventure. It seamlessly integrates with “D&D Beyond”‘s online tools, allowing your group to conveniently experience the classic “Pathfinder” adventure.

Wizards of the Coast “Excited To Build” Paizo Collaboration

The latest design on the cover of “Abomination Vaults” showcases logos from both D&D Beyond’s 5e and Pathfinder, symbolizing the partnership between Paizo and Wizards of the Coast. At Gen Con, Matthew Aquilar of ComicBook got to inquire about this unexpected collaboration with Justice Ramin Arman, who is the Managing Game Designer for “Dungeons & Dragons”. It turns out that Justice is an avid fan of Paizo.

Justice expressed his enthusiasm about working with the team at Paizo. He’s been a huge fan of Starfinder and vividly remembers being at Gen Con when they were still fine-tuning the rules for it. Now, he’s eager to contribute to this partnership, emphasizing that as Dan (Ayoub) mentioned, collaboration truly elevates everyone involved.

Justice emphasized that teamwork is integral to the essence of Dungeons & Dragons, remarking, “You know, D&D is essentially a game about collaboration. So we’re inviting newcomers to join our gathering and welcoming back old acquaintances as well, and I can’t wait to collaborate with them.

It seems like this partnership might pave the way for more collaborations between Dungeons & Dragons and another well-known tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG), Abomination Vaults. Whether this is the start of a series or a standalone project, it’s thrilling to witness these two popular TTRPG systems joining forces after what appeared to be years of strain. Here’s hoping that this union will lead to some innovative joint ventures in the future for fans to enjoy!

The cooperative 5th Edition Adventure Path for both Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder, titled “Abomination Vaults,” can now be purchased on D&D Beyond. This digital-only edition retails at $49.99.

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2025-08-01 18:13