Unveiling the Epic Marvel Universes Beyond Collab: A Game-Changer for MTG Fans!

The Marvel and Magic: The Gathering collaboration has caught the attention of many, but loyal fans of Magic are far from impressed. Marvel recently revealed its plans to collaborate with Magic: The Gathering on a Universes Beyond deck.

With a scheduled release in 2025, fans have ample time to build excitement for their beloved Marvel Comics characters and their anticipated summoning in the world of Magic: The Gathering.

While a majority of fans eagerly await this crossover, there are some members within the Magic: The Gathering community who express frustration regarding its portrayal and how it aligns with the game's present condition.

Magic: The Gathering fans slam the upcoming Marvel Comics crossover

The crossover announcement video subtly hints at Marvel characters like Captain America and Thor, without explicitly revealing any cards or specific characters involved in the crossover.

That didn't deter ardent Magic enthusiasts from turning to social media to express their frustration towards the collaboration, which is part of the Universes Beyond initiative. Numerous individuals conveyed their dissatisfaction with the numerous crossovers, with one individual even likening Magic to "the Fortnite of card games."

I hate that this is what Magic is now.

— geoff (@gdholtby) October 23, 2023

Each day we get closer. pic.twitter.com/7tLQsJkwbo

— Roy Inverse (@Roy_Inverse) October 23, 2023

Several people have accurately anticipated the direction Magic would take, such as a comic that depicts a fictional card game featuring various characters from popular culture competing against each other. (Ironically, a similar concept was already explored in the 1990s through the Marvel, DC, and Image decks for Fleer's OverPower card game.)

Not everyone is against the idea of crossovers in practice. In fact, one user proposes that Universes Beyond should establish its own distinct format instead of being included within the existing Modern format.

This might be interesting, but it strays too far from MTG's universe. Universes Beyond should establish itself as a separate format, as it has the potential to negatively impact Modern.

I don't think ANYONE was asking for this.

— Maeverune (@Daruncic) October 23, 2023

Introduced in 2021, Universes Beyond is a collaborative brand that combines the gameplay and visual style of Magic: The Gathering with popular culture franchises such as The Lord of the Rings and Doctor Who. Exciting upcoming Universes Beyond sets will feature collaborations with Fallout, Assassin’s Creed, and Final Fantasy.

The upcoming Marvel crossover represents Marvel's latest endeavor to make a significant impact in the CCG (Collectible Card Game) industry. Apart from the OverPower CCG, Marvel has ventured into a few other notable initiatives. Their most recent project, the digital card game Marvel SNAP, has gained immense popularity among fans and has received outstanding reviews from almost every critic.

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