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MTG Marvel Darkhold Destiny has a wild pitch featuring the supernatural and teamups with a "pantheon of gods"
Wizards of the Coast has revealed MTG Marvel Darkhold Destiny, a new Magic: The Gathering set launching in April 2027 that focuses on the supernatural side of the Marvel universe, featuring characters like Doctor Strange and Blade. This expansion will introduce an original story and a new character, marking a shift from previous Marvel sets that celebrated existing heroes. The set is expected to include booster packs, Commander decks, and Scene Boxes.
Magic: The Gathering at NYCC Live Blog – Get Ready For Darkhold Destiny
Wizards of the Coast is expected to announce a Marvel-themed crossover set for Magic: The Gathering at New York Comic Con. This follows the reveal of other in-universe sets for 2027, with this new set being one of the three planned Universes Beyond crossover products.
Next Magic Marvel set is Magic x Marvel: Darkhold Destiny
Wizards of the Coast announced that the next Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond set, Magic x Marvel: Darkhold Destinies, will be released in April of next year. The set is a collaboration with Marvel Entertainment.
New York Comic Con Fans Get First Look at D&D: Star Wars Core Rulebooks
Wizards of the Coast provided a first look at their upcoming Dungeons & Dragons: Star Wars core rulebooks at New York Comic Con. This release marks an official adaptation of the Star Wars universe into the popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game.
D&D Star Wars is giving me Andor vibes with promises to let you "fly daring missions" and fight the Empire…
Wizards of the Coast announced Tyro Squadron: Adventures, a new Dungeons & Dragons Star Wars adventure book set during the Original Trilogy. The book promises players will "fly daring missions" and fight the Empire as part of a secret Rebel crew, drawing comparisons to the TV series Andor. The adventure is expected to launch in 2027 alongside a D&D Star Wars core book.
Dungeons & Dragons Is Going to Outer Space With Star Wars: Tyro Squadron, First Look at Official Art
Wizards of the Coast has announced its next Dungeons & Dragons Universes Beyond release will be Star Wars: Tyro Squadron. This upcoming tabletop RPG expansion will bring the Star Wars universe to the D&D system.
D&D Beyond Reveals D&D: World of Warcraft Character Classes
Wizards of the Coast has released a preview for D&D: World of Warcraft, showcasing the supplement's thirteen character classes. This upcoming release aims to integrate elements from the popular MMORPG into the tabletop role-playing game.
Wizards of the Coast Confirms Reprints for Popular MTG Warhammer 40K Commander Decks
Wizards of the Coast has confirmed a new, small reprint run for the popular Magic: The Gathering Warhammer 40,000 Commander Decks. This announcement comes in response to high demand for the product.
Wizards of the Coast union expands, demands company stop pushing generative AI
The union representing employees at Wizards of the Coast, which publishes Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, has expanded to include more teams and is demanding the company cease its push for generative AI adoption. Separately, Paramount Games Studio and Warner Bros. Games are merging under Skydance, with Tony Driscoll set to lead the combined gaming unit.
Wizards of the Coast Union Demands Company Stop Pushing Generative AI
Employees at Wizards of the Coast, including those working on Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, have unionized and joined the UWOTC-CWA. In a letter to leadership, the union has demanded that Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast cease the use and promotion of generative AI.
D&D and Magic The Gathering developers unionize, allege Wizards of the Coast is pushing "adoption of LLMs and…
Developers behind Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering have unionized under United Wizards of the Coast - CWA, demanding voluntary recognition and protections against the company's push for AI adoption. The union cites leadership's disregard for team desires regarding LLMs and generative AI. Wizards of the Coast has until October 13 to respond to the union's request.
Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering Developers Join United Wizards of the Coast
Employees behind Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering have formed a labor union, United Wizards of the Coast. This move signifies a growing trend of unionization within the gaming industry.
Magic: The Gathering Booster Packs Will Be Getting an Update in 2027
Wizards of the Coast has announced that Magic: The Gathering booster packs will receive an update to their contents starting in 2027. Further details on the specific changes were not provided.
Magic: The Gathering God Packs Coming In 2027, But At A Cost
Wizards of the Coast announced significant changes to Magic: The Gathering booster packs, set to debut in February 2027 with the Nauctis: The Sunken Realm set. These changes include the introduction of 'God Packs' containing only rare and mythic cards, but also a reduction in the number of cards in Collector Boosters from 15 to 12, removing commons and uncommons. The company also stated that foil cards will no longer be guaranteed in regular Booster Packs.
God Packs are Officially Coming to Magic: The Gathering
Wizards of the Coast is introducing 'God Packs' to Magic: The Gathering, a new type of booster pack that could feel like winning the lottery for players. This follows a decade of changes to booster packs, some of which have been poorly received.
The upcoming D&D interpretation of World of Warcraft sounds great, but don't expect it to work like the MMO does
Wizards of the Coast is releasing a Dungeons & Dragons book based on World of Warcraft on November 17th. The book introduces new playable races, subclasses, and spells inspired by the MMO, but it is designed as a tabletop RPG experience and does not replicate the MMO's mechanics like raids or grinding. Principal designer James Wyatt described it as a "paraphrased" version of WoW, aiming to evoke the game's feel within the D&D framework.
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft is already a slam dunk, but it's how it captures the spirit of the MMO…
The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons rulebook based on World of Warcraft aims to capture the spirit of the MMO rather than directly translate its mechanics. Principal game designer James Wyatt explained that the focus is on paraphrasing WoW's iconic dungeons and characters within the tabletop framework, adapting elements like loot and combat for a different playstyle. The collaboration is designed by individuals familiar with both games to ensure a faithful yet distinct experience.
New D&D RPG Warlock has a smaller open world so devs can "pull back a little bit on the handholding," lead…
Wizards of the Coast's upcoming Dungeons & Dragons RPG, Warlock, will feature a smaller, more dense open world to encourage player exploration and reduce handholding. Lead designer Dominic Guay stated this approach allows for more meaningful discoveries and a more dynamic magic system, contrasting it with games that rely on excessive waypoints. The game is described as very different from Baldur's Gate 3, despite both being D&D titles.
New D&D Beyond October Drop Introduces New Horror Monsters and Spooky Fighter Subclass
Wizards of the Coast has released a new D&D Beyond October drop, introducing spooky-themed monsters and a new Fighter subclass. This content update adds new options for players of the tabletop role-playing game.
New Secret Lair: Corn Maze Superdrop Brings Tricks and Treats with Jim Henson's Labyrinth and KPop Demon Hunters
Wizards of the Coast has announced its Secret Lair Corn Maze Superdrop, featuring new cards inspired by Marvel Zombies and Jim Henson's Labyrinth. The collection also includes cards themed around KPop Demon Hunters.