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Lord of the Rings Universes Beyond goes digital, slated to launch in MTG Arena Alchemy

Get hyped for an epic set coming in 2023.
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Published: Aug 18, 2022 11:05 am

Wizards of the Coast dropped new information regarding the Lord of the Rings and Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond partnership during Wizard’s Presents today, showcasing new art, card styles, and a full digital release through MTG Arena that includes Draft, battle pass, and more. 

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An epic collaboration between Lord of the Rings and Magic: The Gathering will feature full digital gameplay through MTG Arena Alchemy and tabletop with its release in the third quarter of 2023. The set format legality is Modern-legal, similar to a Core Set, and will have a full Limited Draft available for both digital and tabletop gameplay.

With the release of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth Universes Beyond Magic set on MTG Arena, players will have access to a new battlefield and a full Mastery Pass, likely similar to the Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate set. Included in the pass are avatars, booster packs, pets, and more, according to WotC.  

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Bringing epic battles to life, like the battle of the Pelennor Fields at Minas Tirith, the design team has divided a full-scale image into 18 borderless seem cards. The treatment is new to MTG and is getting used for several iconic LOTR trilogy battles and moments within the Universes Beyond set. New images were also released of Frodo and of Gandalf battling the Balrog Durin’s Bane. 

More information regarding The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth Universes Beyond set will get released closer to the third quarter of 2023, the set’s official launch window. Players can also check out the Universes Beyond Doctor Who set that is slated to release in 2023. 

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Staff writer, lead beat writer for MTG and TFT
Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.
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