The Ultimate Crossover: Magic: The Gathering Unites with Fallout, Final Fantasy, and Beyond

Highlights

The release of Fallout Commander Decks is scheduled for March 2024, showcasing factions and super mutants inspired by the popular Fallout game series. Additionally, Final Fantasy cards are set to make their debut in 2025 and will be compatible with Magic: The Gathering Arena. Magic: The Gathering aims to engage new players and broaden its fan base by collaborating with franchises such as Assassin's Creed and Doctor Who.

Wizards of the Coast is commemorating the 30th anniversary of Magic: The Gathering by unveiling their plans for the game until 2026. These plans encompass original content and collaborations with renowned video game franchises such as Fallout and Final Fantasy, as part of the Universes Beyond program.

Undoubtedly, Magic: The Gathering stands as one of the most triumphant collectible card games in history. The physical version has maintained its enduring popularity, while the digital adaptations have also achieved remarkable success. In order to sustain this momentum, Wizards of the Coast is preparing to introduce fresh releases over the next few years, some of which will be particularly enticing for video game enthusiasts to add to their collections.

Magic: The Gathering Future Release Plans

Wizards of the Coast has announced that Magic: The Gathering will be introducing Fallout Commander Decks in March 2024. These decks will showcase the diverse factions of Fallout, along with the iconic super mutants. Additionally, a crossover is planned for 2025, where Magic: The Gathering will join forces with the popular Final Fantasy series. Each main series Final Fantasy game will be represented in this crossover, and it has been confirmed that the Final Fantasy cards will also be compatible with Magic: The Gathering Arena.

Wilds of Eldraine - September 8, 2023

Doctor Who - October 13, 2023

Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Q4 2023

Ravnica Remastered - Q1 2024

Murders at Karlov Manor - Q1 2024

Ravnica: Clue Edition - Q1 2024

Magic: The Gathering Fallout Commander Decks - March 2024

Outlaws of Thunder Junction - Q2 2024

Assassin's Creed - July 2024

Modern Horizons 3 - 2024

Bloomburrow - Q3 2024

Duskmourn: House of Horror - Q4 2024

Innistrad Remastered - 2025

Final Fantasy - 2025

Codename: Tennis - Q1 2025

Codename: Ultimate - 2025

Codename: Volleyball - 2025

Codename: Wrestling - 2025

Codename: Yachting - 2026

Codename: Ziplining - 2026

Wizards of the Coast also addressed the highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering/Assassin's Creed crossover. Following the success of the Final Fantasy set, the Assassin's Creed set will encompass all the released video games from the franchise. Devoted fans of Assassin's Creed can begin their collection of Magic: The Gathering cards inspired by the beloved series in July 2024.

That wraps up the current Magic: The Gathering video game crossovers. However, fans can anticipate more Universes Beyond content in the coming years. On October 13, Magic: The Gathering fans can explore the Magic: The Gathering - Doctor Who set, featuring four Commander decks. Additionally, in Q4 2023, Magic: The Gathering will collaborate with Jurassic World to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park's release. The Lost Caverns of Ixalan set will showcase cards representing all six Jurassic World films.

By partnering with well-known franchises, Magic: The Gathering has the potential to attract new players who have never experienced the card game. It is likely that Wizards of the Coast will continue to release crossover cards and decks beyond those mentioned, but further details are yet to be announced.