Welcome to our Wizards of the Coast news hub. Below you will find the latest news about Wizards of the Coast and the games in their catalogue.
During MagicCon Chicago, Wizards of the Coast revealed plans for a new crossover book that will bring the Magic: The Gathering setting of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor to the Dungeons & Dragons universe. The announcement marks the latest collaboration between the two popular franchises, following previous crossovers such as Ravnica and Theros. The news was shared briefly during…
Elon Musk, a South African immigrant to the US has threatened to buy Hasbro, the parent company of Wizards of the Coast. Dungeons & Dragons is already facing a tough time, but this aligns with Musk’s recent business philosophy of acquiring dying brands and making them even more dying. Elon posted the message “How much…
There are fresh indications of more layoffs at Wizards of the Coast, with news coming directly from those impacted. Associate Influencer Manager Dixon Dubow announced on Twitter that he had been laid off as part of a corporate re-organization. Dubow, expressed his dismay, saying, “Unfortunately, I was informed today that my position on @Wizards_DnD has…
Wizards of the Coast has announced the creation of the Commander Format Panel (CFP) to oversee the popular Magic: The Gathering Commander format. This follows a recent transition where the Commander Rules Committee handed over management of the format to Wizards. The new panel was introduced by Gavin Verhey in an announcement on October 22….
Wizards of the Coast and Magic: The Gathering continues their support of Extra Life in 2024 with a new Secret Lair drop, Pixel Perfect | Extra Life 2024. The collaboration with Extra Life, which benefits children’s hospitals through the Children’s Miracle Network, has raised over $6 million since 2013. This year’s funds will support the…
The fallout following last week’s Magic: The Gathering turmoil continues as Wizards of the Coast has announced its decision to take over management of MTG’s Commander format, previously overseen by the volunteer-based Commander Rules Committee (RC). This change comes after an unprecedented wave of backlash from fans, which included personal threats directed at the RC…
During an event held by Goldman Sachs yesterday, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks, alongside CFO Gina Goetter, provided a look at the future direction of Dungeons & Dragons. The chat started off with Cocks doubling down on his previous statements that Hasbro “is going all in on digital”, and that they are “working with the best…
By chasing digital profits in the wake of the success of Baldur’s Gate III, is Wizards of the Coast opening the market for competitors looking to dethrone the king of TTRPGs? Dungeons & Dragons, the once venerable titan of tabletop role-playing games, has embarked on a journey into the digital realm as showcased in the…
In an attempt to quell the growing concerns over the use of artificial intelligence in creating artwork for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast has recently published a FAQ outlining their stance and methods for handling allegations of AI-generated art. Over the last two years, Wizards has been at the…
Cynthia Williams, President of Wizards of the Coast (WotC) and Hasbro Gaming, has announced her resignation effective April 26, 2024, a significant move for one of the major names in tabletop gaming. Her departure was disclosed through an SEC filing by Hasbro, the parent company of WotC, known for iconic franchises like Dungeons & Dragons…
Wizards of the Coast has announced that “Vecna: Eve of Ruin” will be released on May 21. This new Dungeons & Dragons adventure is designed for characters of levels 10–20 and spans multiple universes, challenging players to thwart the lich Vecna, made famous by the Netflix show Stranger Things. The adventure begins in the Forgotten…
Dungeon & Dragons is set to introduce an new adventure – “Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk.” The launch date is confirmed for September 19, 2023, providing players with a fresh storyline filled with mystery, peril, and courageous exploits. In a narrative that starts in the beloved town of Phandalin – the location many D&D…
Wizards of the Coast is set to release a new expansion book entitled “Bigby Presents: Glory of Giants.” The hardcover edition, slated for an August 15, 2023 release, is now available for pre-order on Amazon for $40.91. In this supplement, Bigby the Great, a beloved character within the D&D universe, recounts his extraordinary journeys into…
Doctor Who fans and Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts have something to look forward to this October as they celebrate 60 years of the iconic time-traveling hero through the power of Magic. The upcoming release of Magic: The Gathering – Doctor Who will feature four ready-to-play Commander decks that allow fans to relive their favorite moments…
Magic: The Gathering fans, get ready for Commander Masters, the latest addition to the beloved trading card game. Set to release on August 4, 2023, Commander Masters promises to be a game-changer with its powerful reprints, returning legends, and four ready-to-play decks. The set features fan favorites like Jeweled Lotus, The Ur-Dragon, and Capture of…
The Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) community has been eagerly awaiting updates from the April 2023 Creator Summit, and the latest update is finally in. The summit covered a range of topics, and although some had more information available than others, the D&D team has been transparent about their plans. One of the biggest announcements from…
Over the weekend, Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) hosted the D&D Creator Summit, a highly anticipated event where notable tabletop developers and content creators were invited to discuss upcoming projects and books for the popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. However, instead of being a celebration of the future of Dungeons & Dragons, the summit was…
The Dungeons and Dragons virtual tabletop has been making waves in the tabletop gaming community, with many fans excited about the prospect of playing their favorite game in a new digital format. However, while the project sounds promising, it is important to approach it with a healthy dose of skepticism. The game is still in…
Get ready to journey through Middle-earth like never before, as Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic world to life with The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. With a release date set for June 23, the set promises to capture the beloved characters, locations, and moments from the third age of…
Magic: The Gathering players around the world are excitedly counting down the days until August 4, 2023, when the highly anticipated Commander Masters set finally arrives. This set, the first Masters set tied specifically to the Commander format, promises to be a must-have for collectors and players alike, with a range of powerful and beautiful…
Dungeons & Dragons players looking for a new thrill need look no further than the latest book release from the popular game, titled “Keys from the Golden Vault.” This new book offers players a chance to take part in thirteen heist-themed adventures that promise to be full of high stakes and even higher thrills. In…
Get ready to embark on a new journey in Middle-earth like never before with the upcoming release of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth for Magic: The Gathering. Wizards of the Coast has announced that the iconic world of J.R.R. Tolkien will be brought to life within the Magic frame, and the new…
Magic: The Gathering fans, get ready for the epic conclusion of the greatest battle in the game’s history! In “March of the Machine,” Elesh Norn and her Phyrexian army have breached countless planes, threatening to assimilate or destroy everything in their path. With the fate of all planes at stake, the remains of the Gatewatch…
<weewoo! weewoo! weewoo!> Giant Dragon Alert! WizKids is setting off the Giant Dragon Alert with their new Adult Blue Shadow Dragon mini. You can head over to their webshop and order yours now. From the website: The D&D Icons of the Realms: Adult Blue Shadow Dragon is an excellent addition to your miniatures collection or display shelf….
It’s hard to have missed the drama going on around Wizards of the Coast and their Open Gaming License. One of the biggest companies set to see consequences of changes was Paizo. Well, they’ve decided to get ahead of things and have released their own Open RPG Creative License. From the announcement: The new Open…
Another Icons of the Realms miniature is available from WizKids. Though, “miniature” is kind of pushing it. It’s the gargantuan Astral Dreadnaught from Spelljammer. You can head over and get yours now. From the website: The 24th set in our Icons of the Realms line of pre-painted Dungeons & Dragons miniatures. Enormous and terrifying monstrosities known as…
Recently, Wizards of the Coast announced that they’re bringing Dragonlance back to your tabletops. Well, WizKids is here to help with that as well as they’re coming out with a D&D Icons of the Realms Dragonlance set of figures Source
It’s been a long time coming, but the new edition of Spelljammer is now available from Wizards of the Coast. Take your adventures out into the depths of space as you ply the skywaves of the Astral Sea. You can get your copies now. From the website: A thrilling space-based adventure setting for the world’s…
The latest D&D supplement takes you back to school. It’s Strixhaven and it brings players to the titular Strixhaven University, the most renown school of magical learning ever. Enroll in classes and learn all you can from the university staff while, of course, having to deal with all the issues such a school might bring….
Dungeons & Dragons is a favorite RPG of mine and I’m sure many of you as well. But who are the people that make the game we love so much? Well, in this, the first in a series of articles, WotC introduces us to the design team and gives us a little more information about…
