At Sony Interactive Leisure, we’re all the time searching for methods to attach our gamers with a few of their favourite PlayStation video games – that additionally consists of taking part in with their favourite worlds in different methods outdoors of their PlayStation console. Right this moment, we’re excited to share extra particulars on a brand new collaboration with Hasbro’s Wizards of The Coast that introduces iconic PlayStation franchises to the Magic: The Gathering collectible buying and selling card recreation.
Launching on October 27, the Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x PlayStation Superdrop collaboration consists of seven distinctive Secret Lair drops, every with distinctive playing cards depicting the worlds of The Final of Us, God of Warfare, Horizon Forbidden West, Uncharted, Ghost of Tsushima, and extra. Each card from every Secret Lair pack options iconic characters, key places, and objects reimagined as Magic: The Gathering playing cards. Wizards of The Coast labored carefully with Naughty Canine, Santa Monica Studio, Guerrilla, and Sucker Punch Productions to seize the spirit of every recreation and convey them to life with beautiful artwork and playing cards with distinctive mechanics.
Right here’s a first-look at a number of the playing cards from every of the Secret Lair drops, together with insights from PlayStation Studios on the collaboration.
Naughty Canine
Secret Lair x The Final of Us Half I
First revealed earlier as we speak at MagicCon Atlanta, Joel and Ellie from The Final of Us Half I provide loads of mechanical depth for gamers. Staying true to the expertise gamers will keep in mind from the award-winning recreation, the Joel and Ellie playing cards can battle on their very own, or work collectively as an intimidating pair in Magic: The Gathering.
Secret Lair x The Final of Us Half II
The second Secret Lair drop with Naughty Canine brings collectively two survivors on their very own intertwining journeys. Abby’s story has been tailored right into a card that brings worthwhile assets at a worth, whereas Ellie’s quest for vengeance leaves destruction in its wake. Collectively, the playing cards inform the story of The Final of Us Half II.
Secret Lair x Uncharted
Final however not least, Nathan Drake and his unforgettable adventures swing into Naughty Canine’s third Secret Lair pack, with all of the reckless allure of Uncharted. Each assault is one other expedition, each battle one other slim escape, and each victory one other uncovered treasure.
“We now have so many longtime Magic: the Gathering followers at Naughty Canine, so it was an superior expertise to work with the Wizards on the Coast crew to convey these playing cards to life. Figuring out their crew are additionally large followers of our video games created this splendidly collaborative course of as we imagined all of the methods these units might pay tribute to each The Final of Us video games, in addition to the whole Uncharted collection.
“We’re grateful to the Wizards crew for working with us on them. We’ve packed these playing cards stuffed with memorable characters, moments, and Easter eggs from our franchises, and we will’t anticipate followers to get their fingers on them!”
– Neil Druckmann, Studio Head and Head of Inventive at Naughty Canine
Santa Monica Studio
Secret Lair x God of Warfare: Greek
Santa Monica Studio teamed up with Wizards of the Coast to create two Secret Lair packs that hint Kratos’s journey—from unstoppable fury to a father formed by love and legacy. The primary Secret Lair pack (Greek) explores Kratos from the unique trilogy as an embodiment of uncooked chaos.
Secret Lair x God of Warfare: Norse
The second pack (Norse) brings Kratos and his son Atreus collectively, capturing their story of progress, endurance, and legacy. Kratos shares his knowledge, strengthening and educating his son, whereas Atreus gathers information however stays brash and reckless with out his father.
“Once we heard there was a possibility to be part of a Secret Lair drop, we jumped at it! The crew at Wizards of The Coast is unbelievable and it was an absolute pleasure bringing these playing cards to life with them. From the paintings to how the playing cards themselves functioned in relation to God of Warfare was actually one thing to behold. As an example, the best way Kratos works in every drop is exclusive to the place he was at every stage within the God of Warfare timeline. Plus you throw within the further interplay with Atreus and you’ve got one thing we expect followers are really going to like.”
– Cory Barlog, Head of Inventive at Santa Monica Studio
Guerrilla
Secret Lair x Horizon Forbidden West
Guerrilla brings the world of Horizon with a Secret Lair pack that options the Meridian Savior herself, Aloy. Strong and balanced, this Magic: The Gathering card captures how she endures overwhelming odds by combining brains and grit.
“This collaboration was slightly near our hearts, as many people at Guerrilla are longtime Magic: The Gathering followers. Horizon world is constructed on pillars similar to its majestic nature, distinctive machines, and various tribes, and the Wizards of the Coast crew did an incredible job bringing all of that to Magic format by means of beautiful paintings and becoming card mechanics. We’re particularly happy with how Aloy’s illustration displays her journey as a Seeker of the Nora, and the way her information of the Outdated World connects to Artifacts – the core theme round which the set is constructed. We will’t anticipate gamers to convey Aloy to life of their decks and adventures!”
– Ilya Golitsyn, Lead Artist at Guerrilla
Sucker Punch Productions
Secret Lair x Ghost of Tsushima
Sucker Punch Productions and Wizards of The Coast seize the twin identification of Jin Sakai within the Ghost of Tsushima Secret Lair pack. In battle, each strike for Jin is a alternative: the honorable standoff that cuts down foes with precision, or the unrelenting stealth of the Ghost, hanging unseen.
“We’re so excited to work with Wizards of the Coast on this collaboration. It was necessary for us to have Jin’s iconic silhouette represented together with the emotional arc of his journey from samurai to Ghost. We’re so completely satisfied the Sakai armor was dropped at life surrounded by leaves carried on the wind, which is without doubt one of the most necessary components of Ghost of Tsushima’s DNA.”
– Jason Connell, Inventive Director, Sucker Punch Productions
The Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x PlayStation Superdrop might be accessible on October 27 at 9am PT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST on the Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair web site*. Every Secret Lair drop might be accessible in foil and non-foil variations.
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