Today, Wizards of the Coast revealed details for upcoming Magic: The Gathering releases. In addition to a preview of the new Zendikar Rising set, which hits MTG Arena one week before its physical release, Wizards also revealed set names and graphics for 2021 releases and new The Walking Dead and K-Swiss collaborations. Plus, the company teased an Arena release for mobile devices.
Wizards debuted over twenty Zendikar Rising cards during a Debut Moment stream on the MTG Twitch channel, including new Nahiri and Jace Planeswalker cards, as well as art by Yongjae Choi for a new Nissa. Gameplay mechanics Kicker and Landfall return with this set, to be joined by new Party and Modal Double-Faced Cards.
The official trailer for Zendikar Rising can be seen below, as well as card art and Choi's art for a new Nissa.
Zendikar Rising will be available for MTG Arena on Sept. 17 and the tabletop release will follow on Sept. 25. See the full press release from Wizards of the Coast below.
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., unveiled today details for its upcoming slate of Magic: The Gathering releases through 2021. The Magic team previewed the highly anticipated set Zendikar Rising – releasing on MTG Arena September 17 and September 25 for tabletop - by showing off first-looks at brand-new cards, new and returning card mechanics, and the set’s booster packs. The company also revealed exciting collaborations with AMC’s “The Walking Dead” and K-Swiss, set names and graphics for 2021, teased Magic: The Gathering Arena release on mobile, and much more.
Today’s announcements were part of the Zendikar Rising Debut Moment, a streamed event givingMagic players a look at what's ahead for the entire brand, ensuring there’s something coming for everyone regardless of how they play.
Zendikar Rising
Zendikar Rising takes players back to the popular world where a new adventure lies around every corner. Over 20 Zendikar Rising cards debuted today, including all-new powerful Planeswalkers cards for Nahiri, and Jace, with art for a new Nissa. Players also got a glimpse of returning gameplay mechanics Kicker and Landfall, as well as new ones: Party and Modal Double-Faced Cards. Booster Fun and Set Booster packs were also previewed.
Set Roadmap for 2021
Also revealed today were upcoming sets in 2021:
- Kaldheim – Magic’s Viking world – Winter 2021
- Strixhaven – The most elite university in the Multiverse – Spring 2021
- Adventures in the Forgotten Realms – Dungeons & Dragons comes to Magic – Summer 2021
- Innistrad (two unnamed sets) – Werewolves and Vampires are back – Fall 2021
- Time Spiral Remastered – Recapture the fun of a fan-favorite block
- Modern Horizons 2 – A follow-up to the popular Modern Horizons set
New Secret Lair Drops
Magic teased two upcoming drops from its highly collectable, lovingly curated line Secret Lair: Yargle Day and an exciting collaboration with AMC’s hit show “The Walking Dead.” Fans should follow@MTGSecretLair on Twitter for more news and availability.
Magic: The Gathering X K-Swiss Limited Edition Sneaker
In collaboration with K-Swiss, the American heritage tennis brand, Magic unveiled a limited edition sneaker inspired by the iconic look of one of its most beloved characters, Jace Beleren. The reimagined Gstaad ’86 sneaker is crafted with premium leather overlays and underlays that are accented by glow-in-the-dark elements — the leather collar lining, printed designs, rubber outsole and extra laces. Metal lace clip-ons modeled after Jace’s character design and a debossed Magic: The Gathering logo at the tongue and a sublimated sockliner of Jace’s artwork complete the magical reinvention of this classic K-Swiss style. They are packaged with a special-edition box and tissue paper. The limited run sneakers go on sale today exclusively on Hasbro Pulse.
Magic: The Gathering Arena Comes to Mobile
Magic confirmed what fans have long been asking for: the upcoming launch of Magic: The Gathering Arena for mobile devices. More details will be revealed soon.
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