Magic: The Gathering Arena or MTG Arena is a digital Magic game, created under the umbrella of Magic Digital Next by the Digital Games Studio. It is the successor of Magic Duels.[1] The game will exist independently from Magic Online. It is currently under Closed Beta development. There is, as yet, no date set for its launch.
First mentioned on on August 3, 2017[2], its reveal was on September 7, 2017.[3] The sound effects, colors and overall design of the battlefield are similar to the competing Hearthstone video game. MTG Arena will be available to download with no fee and is a free-to-play game. Players looking to enhance their game experience will have the opportunity to do so through play rewards and in-game purchases, but purchases are not required to access the full depth of authentic Magic gameplay.
Unlike Magic Online, MTG Arena will only focus on the newest cards and game modes. It will feature the full card sets in Standard, with around 1,000 new cards added every year. Wizards of the Coast is exploring opportunities to connect real-world in-store play with digital play — for instance, giving rewards in MTG Arena for attending a Prerelease.
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