Fallout and Assassin's Creed are coming to Magic: The Gathering
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As a celebration of the 30th anniversary for Magic: The Gathering, a slew of brand new sets (from Fallout to a Wild West-themed collection) were revealed. Indeed, we ended up getting info on everything we should expect up until 2026.
Unveiled at Gen Con (the year's biggest event when it comes to the best board games), three years' worth of Magic: The Gathering sets were teased by publisher Wizards of the Coast. Over 15 different projects ended up being revealed in total, but leading the charge were various 'Universes Beyond' collections based on some of video gaming's biggest names. Alongside pre-made Commander decks based on the Fallout series that are due to launch in early 2024, we now know that Assassin's Creed and Final Fantasy cards are on the way too. The latter two will apparently feature every game released in those franchises to date.
Original MTG sets were announced as well. Along with a little more info on Wilds of Eldraine and Lost Caverns of Ixalan that were covered at MagicCon in Barcelona, the detective-themed Murders at Karlov Manor will apparently be touching down in the first quarter of 2024. This will be followed by the Wild West-tinged Outlaws of Thunder Junction in the second quarter, and the year will close out with two very different sets - the cute world of Bloomburrow that features anthropomorphic animals kinda like Redwall, followed by one based on 1980s horror movies called Duskmorn: House of Horror.
We even got info on far-off sets that don't even have names yet, launching in 2025 and 2026. One tackles the racing genre with a "death race across three different worlds," while another takes us to the stars for a grand space opera.
You can find everything we know about these sets below.
Fallout (March 2024): Due to launch near the beginning of 2024, this will comprise multiple Commander decks that apparently represent many of the Wasteland's "most colorful factions." We don't know what those will be, but it's a pretty safe bet that the Brotherhood of Steel, the Enclave, and Wasteland threats such as the Super Mutants (perhaps bundled in with raiders, Deathclaws, Radroaches, and the rest) will get their own collections. In addition, the set should allow fans to "recreate some of Fallout's most famous - and outlandish - moments."
Ravnica Remastered (Q1 2024): This set brings back cards from each Ravnica block, and because the setting has existed since 2005, there's plenty to drawn inspiration from. As is only right for Ravnica, there's going to be a heavy focus on this city-world's guilds. Classic card frames are also going to be available.
Murders at Karlov Manor (Q1 2024): Although this set also takes place in Ravnica, it emphasizes the city-world's detectives due to its murder mystery plot. That means clues, hidden identities, and dark secrets are the order of the day. In addition, Murder at Karlov Manor is being described as a "top-down archetypal whodunit murder mystery; fans will need to use their sleuthing skills to solve an innovative puzzle to escape."
Assassin's Creed (July 2024): Unlike Fallout, this set doesn't seem to include Commander decks. Instead, it sounds as if it'll be a Secret Lair drop (e.g. a limited number of cards available via boosters). However, it is going to include "all Assassin’s Creed games released to date, with mechanically unique cards and reprints that feature new artwork." A card for each assassin hero feels practically guaranteed, though we'll have to wait and see if that's the case.
Bloomburrow (Q3 2024): If you love stories like Redwall or Mouse Guard, this will be the set for you. Starring anthropomorphic animals in a "cute and cozy new world," it'll throw together everything from frogs to rabbits in a grand quest. Judging by this artwork though, there will be darker elements and villainous creatures to overcome. Hopefully it won't scar us as much as Watership Down...
If you want to get a better look at the above, you can catch the full MTG Gen Con stream via Magic's Youtube channel.
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