The Next Big Original ‘Magic’ Set Is a ‘What If?’ Adventure
Wizards of the Coast announced two upcoming Magic: The Gathering sets during Magic Con, including a new original set and a crossover expansion. Reality Fracture, releasing October 2, concludes the current storyline with an alternate universe shaped by Planeswalker Jace's decisions. The Hobbit-themed set, launching August 14, follows the success of the 2023 Lord of the Rings release and features characters like Bilbo and Gandalf with unique artwork.
- ▪Reality Fracture will release on October 2 and conclude the current Magic: The Gathering storyline.
- ▪The set explores an alternate universe created by Planeswalker Jace, featuring reimagined versions of characters like Chandra, Ajani, and Garruk.
- ▪The Hobbit-themed Magic set launches August 14 and includes legacy characters and artwork inspired by book covers and the dwarven language.
- ▪Creative lead Meris Mullaley explained that Jace's vision of a 'perfect multiverse' reflects his personal biases and experiences with other characters.
- ▪The Hobbit set follows the 2023 Lord of the Rings crossover release by Wizards of the Coast.
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Magic: The Gathering will continue expanding this year—both for fans of its crossover sets, and those all in on the primary game. At Friday’s Magic Con, Wizards of the Coast announced several new sets, with the main course being Reality Fracture. Releasing in October, the set will wrap up the game’s current arc wherein Planeswalker Jace has created an alternate universe so he can undo damage previously caused by the Phyrexians and Eldrazi. The Echoverse introduces new versions of popular Magic characters, like Chandra having ice magic rather than her usual…
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