Earlier this month, the title of the next Magic: The Gathering digital game under the Magic Digital Next umbrella was revealed to be Magic: The Gathering Arena. We still don't know the exact nature of the game, but Wizards of the Coast is expected to reveal details about the digital game on its world premiere on September 7, 1 p.m. Pacific on Twitch.tv/Magic.
The official Tumblr account of Wizards of the Coast revealed a new promotional poster of Magic: The Gathering Arena featuring Jace. Many assumed that the game will be MMORPG set in Magic's multiverse. It would be cool to play as your favorite Planeswalkers or customize your own as you roam around Magic's various planes.
Special guests Gaby Spartz and Amaz will be there to introduce the game to us, so stay tuned on September 7.
Earlier this year, Hasbro, the company that owns MTG, said that they were 'reimagining' digital versions of popular games - and the team behind it includes the Magic Online group and Crytpic Studios. It looks like they're focused on taking the MTG franchise to the next level and expanding beyond the card games. Back in May, it was reported that Cryptic Studios posted a job ad for an Art Director to work on an ‘exciting, well-known fantasy', and many were speculating it to be Magic.
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