Magic: The Gathering’s schedule is filled with a wide variety of sets and decks, collaborations and unique universes, as well as offerings for both novice and seasoned players.
Despite Wizards of the Coast providing MTG fans with a preview of the full release calendar for 2024, as well as teasing potential plans for 2025 and 2026, the future of the world’s oldest TCG looks incredibly promising and exciting.
With constant releases of unexpected sets such as Mystery Booster 2 and frequent appearances of new Universes Beyond crossovers, make sure to stay updated by checking back with us for the latest developments in the world of Magic: The Gathering.
Upcoming Releases in the World of MTG: 2024
Duskmourn: House of Horror – September 27, 2024
Despite Innistrad’s dominance in Gothic and Lovecraftian horror, Duskmourn strives to delve into more contemporary fears and terrors.
Within this malevolent plane-wide haunted house, analog horror is a notable theme, encompassing everything from 80s-style slashers to glitching static specters.
The highly-anticipated Duskmourn, set to be released in 2024, will mark the end of the year’s premier MTG sets. Fans can look forward to the reappearance of beloved Planeswalkers such as The Wanderer and Tyvar Kell, as well as the introduction of a haunting new realm.
Magic: The Gathering Foundations – November 15, 2024
MTG Foundations is designed to cater to both new players and long-time fans, with a mix of reprints and new, impactful cards. It will serve as the core of Standard for at least a decade, starting from 2029 at the earliest.
Wizards of the Coast has been working towards revitalizing the Standard environment beyond MTG Arena. A dependable and easily accessible collection of cards to build upon will greatly aid in this effort.
Upcoming Releases for Magic: The Gathering: 2025 and Beyond
Innistrad Remastered – January 2025
Continuing from the remastering of Dominaria and Ravnica, the trio of MTG’s most beloved worlds is now complete with the addition of Innistrad remastered.
Anticipate the appearance of potent cards and highly requested reprints spanning Innistrad’s illustrious past, from its early gothic ventures to the otherworldly rule of the Eldrazi, all the way to the folk horror of Midnight Hunt and the forbidden festivities of Crimson Vow.
Death Race – February 7, 2025
In recent years, Magic: The Gathering has made a bold move by announcing a crossover between Wacky Races, Redline, The Fast And The Furious, and Mad Max, making it one of the most unexpected and exciting developments in the game’s history.
Death Race is set to fully utilize MTG’s Omenpath era by integrating various worlds from the game’s multiverse. Although this expansion may be considered unconventional for Magic, it should be embraced as a way to expand and revitalize the storytelling and sets within the game.
Return to Tarkir – April 4, 2025
The initial signs of the Dragonstorm arc have been detected in Bloomburrow, and it will be intriguing to witness the progression and resolution of this tale as we return to the realm of the Dragonlords.
Tarkir remains a spectacular, well-developed plane that certainly warrants a revisit. With the absence of its original block’s time-travel aspect, players will have the opportunity to witness the growth and transformation of Tarkir following the Phyrexian invasion.
Release Date for Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy Announced for Q2 2025
There is a vast selection of titles available to choose from and adapt, making it intriguing to witness which elements of Final Fantasy will be highlighted in this highly-anticipated Universes Beyond release.
Space Opera – Q3 2025
Although Magic has traditionally incorporated elements of science fiction and travel between planes, the upcoming 2025 Space Opera expansion will take players on an even greater journey through the cosmos, offering thrilling outer-space escapades.
With its striking planet and alien Creature designs, Space Opera is poised to continue MTG’s trend of captivating genre experiments, following the triumphs of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty and Outlaws of Thunder Junction.
Return to Lorwyn – Q4 2025
After years of anticipation, the dreams of MTG players are finally coming true with the announcement of a return to the cherished plane of Lorwyn. This set has captured the hearts and imaginations of MTG fans like few others in the past, making it one of the most highly anticipated releases in what has been a busy year for Magic: The Gathering.
Despite the challenge of fitting the dual-world of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor into a single MTG set without the traditional block releases, we can still expect to see many beloved features of this non-human, Celtic-inspired realm.
First Set of Universes Beyond: Marvel – TBA 2025
MTG’s collaboration with Marvel has the potential to be the largest set in the Universes: Beyond series thus far. It is expected to be released towards the end of 2025 in order to avoid competing with the release of Final Fantasy and to ensure maximum attention on its debut.
The possibility of any One Ring-style golden ticket shenanigans boosting its popularity beyond Tales of Middle Earth levels is still uncertain. However, with Marvel’s vast collection of versatile characters, worlds, and events, it is likely to sustain multiple sets regardless.
Return to Arcavios – First Quarter 2026
Strixhaven: School of Mages was a highly successful MTG set, showcasing compelling factions and formidable power. With a unique American twist on the traditional wizard school theme, fans of MTG can expect to explore more of the plane of Arcavios beyond its renowned school.
If the captivating glimpses beyond Strixhaven’s boundaries in the original set, such as the enigmatic, nomadic Archaics, are any indication, this upcoming set is sure to reinvigorate the magic of Magic: The Gathering.
That concludes the announcement of Magic’s upcoming releases for 2024 and 2025. However, the previous year has seen the release of several significant sets that are definitely worth exploring, including Modern Horizons 3, Bloomburrow, Outlaws of Thunder Junction, and Universes Beyond: Fallout.
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