Magic: The Gathering recently presented its vision for the future at MagicCon Las Vegas, introducing a long-term foundational set, a Netflix adaptation, and several collaborative crossovers. The event highlighted product innovations, community-focused structural updates, and an expanded narrative direction.
At the center of the announcements was the Foundations set, a new permanent addition to MTG’s catalog. Created to provide a consistent starting point for new players while appealing to veterans, Foundations combines reprinted popular cards with new additions, representing what MTG describes as a “quintessential Magic experience.”
In a move to attempt to bring MTG to a broader audience, a Netflix series led by showrunner Terry Matalas will explore MTG’s lore, featuring characters like Chandra and Ajani, with potential appearances by others such as Jace. Matalas noted that the series will balance fantasy and science fiction elements, drawing closely from MTG’s established world.
MTG also revealed its 2025 product lineup, which includes a variety of sets such as Death Race, a journey to the dragon-populated plane of Tarkir, and the sci-fi-infused Edge of Eternities. The year’s lineup will feature collaborative expansions with Final Fantasy and Marvel, incorporating familiar themes and mechanics from these popular franchises.
In response to community input, MTG is implementing structural updates, including reintroducing MSRP on select products, starting with Foundations, and adjusting its set rotation schedule to match the calendar year by 2027. Additionally, all Universes Beyond crossover cards will now be playable across formats, increasing their accessibility within MTG’s gameplay ecosystem.
For collectors, MTG announced the return of popular characters like Ugin with a new “Dragon Fire” frame in Tarkir: Dragonstorm, serialized cards, and special showcase art inspired by Japanese styles. The “Headliner” program will introduce unique collectible versions of prominent cards.
In digital expansion, MTG Arena will see the addition of the Pioneer Masters expansion in December, marking a major update with nearly 400 cards and establishing the Pioneer format within the platform to align Arena more closely with tabletop play.
Source: Tabletop Gaming News
