Magic: The Gathering wants a piece of the collectible card game pie and announces a new game. But will MTG Arena establish itself?
The king of collectible card games is back. After Magic: The Gathering could never connect the leap from physical game to a digital offshoot with the right level of success, they are now making a new attempt.
Wizards of the Coast has announced that they are currently working on the game “Magic: The Gathering Arena”. They have also outlined roughly what players can look forward to.
- The game is supposed to be as much fun to watch as it is to play. The gameplay should be quick and understandable, enabling smooth gameplay.
- Each year, around 1,000 new cards are to be added to the game, ensuring that matches remain fresh and exciting.
- The game should be able to evolve continuously. Therefore, they are using a completely new “Game Rules Engine” that allows developers to implement all the cards one can imagine.
However, they also note that the development of a new game of this format will take time. “Soon” they want to invite some players to provide feedback and opinions that will help the developers achieve their intended goals.
If you want a chance to participate in the beta, you can register here: Link to register for the Closed Beta of Magic: The Gathering Arena
Cortyn says: To be honest, I have my doubts about whether this “attack” from Magic: The Gathering can really succeed. Because if one clings too strongly to the elements that make Magic – very deep gameplay and possibilities like reactions, etc. – it may actually deter people from Magic.
But maybe the developers can manage to capture the magic of the game without having to weigh all options for minutes before each move. At least lively discussions about rules questions are out of the question.
At least everyone who has been fed up since the release of Hearthstone and finally longs for a “real” Trading Card Game should be happy.
Do you believe that Magic: The Gathering Arena can stand up to Hearthstone and Gwent? Or do you think that the market for digital card games is saturated?
