Magic: The Gathering Expands Universes Beyond With Final Fantasy and Assassin’s Creed

Magic: The Gathering Expands Universes Beyond With Final Fantasy and Assassin’s Creed Magic: The Gathering, the renowned trading card game produced by Wizards of the Coast, is continuing its trend of innovative crossovers through the Universes Beyond initiative.

Introduced in 2021, Universes Beyond is designed to blend celebrated franchises from across pop culture into the realms of Magic: The Gathering, bringing new worlds and fan-favorite characters directly to the tabletop. Following successful collaborations with properties such as Street Fighter, Fortnite, and Doctor Who, Wizards of the Coast has officially confirmed that the next Universes Beyond expansions will feature the iconic Final Fantasy and Assassin’s Creed franchises.

The announcement was made during Hasbro’s Investor Day 2022, underscoring the ongoing impact and commercial success of the Universes Beyond strategy. In a statement during the event, Wizards of the Coast President Cynthia Shepard highlighted the financial achievements driven by Universes Beyond, explaining that the initiative helped the company reach a significant milestone: “Wizards of the Coast has generated $1 billion in annual revenue,” marking the first time a Hasbro subsidiary has achieved this level of financial success.

This remarkable growth reflects the strong demand for crossover content within Magic: The Gathering, attracting both established fans and newcomers eager for new experiences. While specific details including card previews and formal release schedules for the Final Fantasy and Assassin’s Creed sets remain under wraps, Wizards of the Coast has confirmed that both collaborations are slated for release in 2024.

Anticipation is particularly high among trading card enthusiasts, as Square Enix already operates its own Final Fantasy Trading Card Game, making this crossover an unprecedented moment in collectible card games. The Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond product line has consistently drawn in audiences from both the TCG and video game communities, with recent releases sparking significant engagement across physical and digital platforms.

These crossovers are available via retail, the official Magic: The Gathering eShop, and key online marketplaces—ensuring broad reach across Magic’s global player base, including Nintendo Switch users of Magic’s digital adaptations. With Magic: The Gathering continuing to grow and diversify through collaborations like Final Fantasy and Assassin’s Creed, 2024 is shaping up to be a banner year for both long-time fans and franchise newcomers.

Whether you’re a veteran planeswalker or a collector tracking every new release, the forthcoming Universes Beyond sets promise new ways to experience the world’s most enduring trading card game.

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