It’s almost time for a new version of Magic: The Gathering… The yearly video-game version anyways.
Magic The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers first released in 2009 for Microsoft’s Xbox 360. The game was a popular (and rather well done) digital adaptation of Wizards of the Coast’s flagship TCG, and also acted as a perfect introduction for new players.
In 2011, a sequel was released, this time featuring some reworked gameplay, updated cards and game modes, and support on multiple platforms. The next year, an excellent iPad version was added, and this touchscreen friendly edition quickly became the preferred version of the game. Each year’s game was much more polished than the last, leading me to wonder what this year’s release might have in store for us.
Today, Wizards announced the next version of Duels. Just like last year’s game, Magic 2014 will release on a multitude of platforms, including Xbox 360, PS3, PC, iPad… and this time, Android too. The game will also feature the first look at 2014’s core card set, a brand new story featuring Plansewalker Chandra Nalaar, and as always, plenty of new challenges!
Watch the announcement trailer for the game below, and let us know what you think! Magic 2014: Duels of the Planeswalkers will release this summer!
And here’s the press release:
Magic 2014 Announced, Launches on Android
March 21, 2013 – RENTON, WA – Ignite Your Spark! Wizards of the Coast today announced the product lineup for Magic™ 2014 this summer, which includes the Magic 2014 – Duels of the Planeswalkers® video game* and the Magic 2014 – Core Set for the paper trading card game (TCG) and Magic Online®.
Available on the Android™ platform for the first time ever in addition to iPad®, Xbox LIVE® Arcade, Steam® and PlayStation® Network, Magic 2014 – Duels of the Planeswalkers will offer players exciting new features as they partner with Planeswalker Chandra Nalaar to track down a manipulative and dangerous Planeswalker foe. An immersive storyline and strong integration with the Magic 2014 – Core Set ties the experience together for players, culminating in an end-of-summer Magic Celebration that brings all Magic fans together in stores across the world.
“The Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers franchise has been engaging and exciting gamers since we launched in 2009 and continues to be the best way for new players to learn how to play Magic,” said Worth Wollpert, Executive Producer – Magic: The Gathering at Wizards of the Coast. “This year, with the addition of a fifth platform – Android – along with new features and a more focused integration between online and offline play, we continue to deliver a best-in-class gaming experience.”
Magic 2014 – Duels of the Planeswalkers builds on the success of previous games in the franchise and adds all new features including an immersive storyline, 10 brand new decks, 15 new encounters, 10 new puzzle challenges, and an all-new play mode in addition to other exciting features. Magic 2014 players will get the first look at cards from the Magic 2014 – Core Set in Duels of the Planeswalkers, creating even more seamless integration between the online and offline games.
Attendees at the PAX East convention taking place in Boston this weekend are invited to come to the Magic: The Gathering booth (#562) to demo Magic 2014 – Duels of the Planeswalkers on PC and iPad, earn exclusive Chandra themed items, purchase current product and licensed goods and help Chandra in her quest to receive a flame-kissed picture with Chandra. Fans of the paper game will have a chance to play Magic against invited celebrities on the show floor or participate in events designed for players of all levels in Gaming Hall B. In addition, 16 players will compete for the Magic Online Championship, with tournaments running all three days of the show, and the Magic: The Gathering panel will take place on Saturday in the Corgi Theatre.