Magic: The Gathering Reveals 2026 Roadmap – Middle-earth, Star Trek, and a Looming Villain
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RENTON, WA – May 13, 2024 – Wizards of the Coast today unveiled it’s ambitious 2026 product roadmap for Magic: The Gathering, promising players a year of immersive experiences spanning beloved franchises and a brand-new, mysterious storyline. The announcements detail three major sets – a return too Middle-earth wiht The Hobbit, a deep dive into the universe of Star Trek, and the ominously titled Reality Fracture – alongside continued support for the MTG Arena digital platform.
This expansive plan signals a continued strategy of leveraging popular intellectual property to broaden Magic’s reach while concurrently developing original narratives within the game’s established multiverse. With over 55 million players worldwide, Magic: The Gathering remains a dominant force in the trading card game market, and these releases are poised to captivate both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Journey to the Lonely Mountain: Magic: The gathering | The Hobbit (August 2026)
Players will embark on an adventure with Bilbo Baggins and the company in Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit, scheduled for worldwide release on tabletop and MTG Arena next August. The set will draw inspiration from the iconic story, featuring encounters with Trolls, Riddles in the Dark, and the fearsome dragon Smaug.
A Fractured Reality: Reality Fracture (October 2026)
October 2026 will see the release of Reality Fracture, a set shrouded in mystery. Wizards of the Coast teases that years of subtle machinations will culminate in the reveal of a important villain. Further details are expected to be unveiled through Magic Story in the coming months.
Boldly Going: Magic: The Gathering® | Star Trek™ (November 2026)
Rounding out the 2026 lineup is Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek, arriving in November. This set promises to explore the entirety of the Star Trek franchise, incorporating characters, stories, and spaceships from across its various iterations. The set will be available on both tabletop Magic and MTG arena.
