2025 MTG Release Schedule
RENTON, WASHINGTON -- Among the tournament excitements and flurry of announcements that came out of the recently concluded MagicCon Vegas, Wizards of the Coast officials also revealed the most detailed look yet at the slate of 2025 set releases and major events.
Here's the list of releases coming as the calendar flips to 2025, with official loglines for each:
- Innistrad Remastered (release date: January 24, 2025)
Innistrad Remastered will bring everything that Magic fans love about this gothic horror setting into one curated, draftable set.
- Aetherdrift (release date: February 14, 2025)
Aetherdrift is a high-speed, high-stakes death race across three different planes. Magic players can choose their racer with ten two-color aligned teams--from goblins to insects--as they fight for the finish line and chance to win the coveted trophy, the Aetherspark.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm (release date: April 11, 2025)
Players will return to the beloved world of Tarkir with Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Building from Magic's original visit to the plane, Tarkir: Dragonstorm will deliver on two important elements: factionalized clans and gameplay and Dragons now reborn. Dragons are pouring out through Dragonstorms all over Tarkir, and players will see the return of Sarkhan and Ugin.
- Magic: The Gathering - FINAL FANTASY (release date: June 13, 2025)
The beloved FINAL FANTASY series comes to Magic: The Gathering as a tentpole booster release on June 13, 2025. The set will encompass each main FINAL FANTASY game that has been released to date, from the original FINAL FANTASY to the recently released FINAL FANTASY XVI. The set will also be available to play digitally on Magic: The Gathering Arena.
- Edge of Eternities (release date: August 1, 2025)
In August, players will visit The Edge, a science fantasy setting that sits outside of the Multiverse, bordering the entirety of the Blind Eternities.
In the Edge, there are stars of mana and aether, worlds that orbit them, and spaceships that travel between solar systems. Edge of Eternities follows a team of salvagers as they explore Sothera, a galaxy that is centered around a slowly collapsing star.
- Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man (2025)
In 2025, Universes Beyond brings Marvel's Spider-Man to Magic: The Gathering. Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man will be the first tentpole booster set to release in a multi-year collaboration with Marvel.
- TBA Universes Beyond release (2025)
Wizards of the Coast announced a Universes Beyond set will be released in 2025, with more details to be announced at a later date.
Regarding the highly anticipated FINAL FANTASY crossover, representatives at both Square Enix and Wizards of the Coast touted the set's high likelihood to satisfy fans of both long-running franchises.
"At Square Enix, we are always seeking new ways to bring the rich lore and legacy of FINAL FANTASY to life," said Shoichi Ichikawa, Producer of the FINAL FANTASY series at Square Enix. "This collaboration is important to us because it allows us to merge the immersive storytelling of FINAL FANTASY with the fun strategic gameplay of Magic: The Gathering--something that fans of both franchises will love."
This set includes the largest collection of FINAL FANTASY artwork ever in a single game. The set will include artwork from Magic artists along with classic illustrations from legendary FINAL FANTASY artists as well as brand new, breathtaking pieces made specifically for this set. From the iconic chocobo to the behemoth, players will see their favorite characters--like Cloud, Terra, Lightning, and Noctis--alongside summons and monsters from across the FINAL FANTASY series.
"This collaboration is more than just cards. It's about celebrating decades of iconic characters, legendary stories, and unforgettable moments from one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history," said Zakeel Gordon, Product Architect at Wizards of the Coast. "FINAL FANTASY fans will get to experience these characters in an entirely new way--through the strategic depth and storytelling of Magic: The Gathering."
During Magic Con Vegas, attendees were able to watch a sneak peek at the upcoming Universes Beyond set. That short video can be seen below:
The 2025 slate of releases is sure to keep Magic players busy, but for those who are able and willing to make the trek to a Magic Con, the schedule for next year is noticeably North America-heavy.
Wizards of the Coast will host three Magic Cons in 2025, and each features an associated Pro Tour. The 2025 dates and cities are:
- February 21-23, 2025: MagicCon: Chicago featuring the first Pro Tour of the 2025 season
- June 20-22, 2025: MagicCon: Las Vegas featuring the second Pro Tour of the 2025 season
- September 26-28, 2025: MagicCon: Atlanta featuring the third Pro Tour of the 2025 season
With the announcement of next year's MagicCons, Wizards of the Coast also revealed that plans are in place to host the first Magic Con of 2026 in Europe, with more details on location and dates to be announced in the future.
Is there a release in 2025 that you're particularly excited for? A return to Tarkir is very welcome, but it's worth noting that while a return to the fan-favorite plane of Lorwyn was announced in August of 2023, it's conspicuously absent from next year's schedule.
During the panel addressing the 2025 releases, Mark Rosewater said that the anticipated return to Lorwyn was "pushed back" to Q1 of 2026 to accommodate the planned Universes Beyond releases, particularly the "TBA" Universes Beyond set penciled in for late 2025.
Will we see you at any of the 2025 Magic Cons? Let us know below!
