Universes Beyond Crossovers Draw Debate as 2026 Count Falls to Nine
Players are reportedly debating whether Universes Beyond is crowding out original Magic sets, after 2026 became the first year with fewer such sets than the year before: nine, against thirteen. Of seven standard sets in 2026, four were Universes Beyond, and some players now also worry the crossover sets cannibalize one another. Marvel's fourth Magic set, Darkhold Destiny, is announced for 2027 and is described as bringing a completely original story to Magic, with Marvel's creative teams more deeply involved than in earlier crossovers. Marvel currently has three sets in the game.
Universes Beyond was officially established in 2021. Four sets were released in 2022 and eight in 2023. Early sets focused on tabletop series such as Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer, and Fortnite has since become a crossover as well. The Final Fantasy set released in 2025, and Universes Beyond sets were made legal in competitive formats. The most recent set brought Star Trek to Magic for the first time and drew heavy criticism.
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