On Friday, Oct. 25, at a special event in Las Vegas, Magic: The Gathering publisher Wizards of the Coast unveiled a slew of new products coming in 2025. The list includes a racing-inspired set and another that returns to the dragon-dominated world of Tarkir for the first time in a decade, along with upcoming crossovers featuring the Final Fantasy video game franchise, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and SpongeBob SquarePants (yes, seriously). In other words: A lot is happening in Magic right now.
With its constant new releases and complicated rules, Magic can be overwhelming at times, even to players who are already deep into the game. The barrier to entry for newcomers often feels insurmountable. But now, Wizards is rolling out a set designed specifically for people who’ve never played Magic: The Gathering before, called Foundations. I got to check it out, and it surprised me in a few exciting ways. The experience brought me back to my earliest days with the game while also revealing an unexpected vision for the future of MtG.
