Magic: The Gathering Arena — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Magic: The Gathering Arena is currently the #99 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 13K concurrent players — ▲ climbing (was #103 last week).
Last official update Jun 24, 2026 (56 days ago) · 3 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #99 ▲
- Peak (24h)
- 13K
- Genre
- Strategy, Free To Play
- Developer
- Wizards of the Coast
- Released
- May 23, 2023
- Price
- Free to Play
Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG!
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Latest updates & patch notes
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News
Magic: The Gathering Arena devs' union officially elected, following claims Wizards of the Coast were dragging their heels on voluntary recognition
United Wizards of the Coast - CWA, a union Magic: The Gathering Arena developers voted in favour of forming earlier this year, has now officially been elected. The union filed an election petition with the US National Labor Relations Board back in April, while also requesting…
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Release
Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes Release
Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes is available in MTG Arena today! You can check out the entire set in the Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes Card Image Gallery. The Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes event schedule has been published. There are a ton of…
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News
Preorder Marvel Super Heroes on MTG Arena!
Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes is available to preorder now in the MTG Arena Store! The MTG Arena Store will has been refreshed to offer three new preorder bundles, available until the set launches on MTG Arena on June 23. Pack Bundle Available at purchase: Thanos…
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Release
Secrets of Strixhaven Release
Secrets of Strixhaven ReleaseQuintorius, History Chase | Art by: Darren TanSecrets of Strixhaven comes to MTG Arena today, April 21! With that in mind, there are a few fun things to be aware of. New Limited EventsTo celebrate our return to Strixhaven's hallowed halls, the…
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News
Preorder Secrets of Strixhaven on MTG Arena!
Secrets of Strixhaven Preorder Bundles Are Available Now! Ahead of Secrets of Strixhaven's MTG Arena release on April 21, two new preorder bundles are available now in the MTG Arena Store! The Pack Bundle is loaded with Secrets of Strixhaven packs to kickstart your collection…
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Release
Magic: The Gathering® | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Release
Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ReleaseMichelangelo, Weirdness to 11 | Art by: Jason KiantoroMagic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes to MTG Arena tomorrow, March 3! With that in mind, there are a few fun things to be aware of. New Items in…
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News
Preorder Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on MTG Arena!
Magic: The Gathering® | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Preorder BundlesThere are still a few weeks until Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hits MTG Arena, but to tide you over, two brand-new preorder bundles are available now in the MTG Arena Store! Keep reading…
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News
Magic: The Gathering's newest set Lorwyn Eclipsed is available now!
Lorwyn Eclipsed Release! It's time, folks! Lorwyn Eclipsed is on MTG Arena in all its idyllic splendor! We know there are a lot of players out there excited to either return to Lorwyn-Shadowmoor or visit it for the first time, and frankly, we're delighted about it, too. All New…
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News
Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender is available now!
Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender is available now on MTG Arena. Are you ready to feel the power of the elements? Log in today to claim 3 packs and play! COMPLETE CARD IMAGE GALLERYMake sure to check out the full card image gallery to see what awaits. CABBAGES…
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News
Preorder Avatar: The Last Airbender now on MTG Arena!
Begin your Avatar: The Last Airbender journey on MTG Arena on Nov 18th. Preorder now and get ready to bend the elements and master the game. PREORDER BUNDLESPACK BUNDLE | $49.99 USDAvailable at time of purchase: Aang Sleeve Available via voucher when the set is released:50x TLA…
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News
Preorder Through the Omenpaths now on MTG Arena!
Everyday heroes, underestimated villains, and small acts of courage across the Multiverse. Through the Omenpaths turns little moments into big impact. Preorder now for a ground-level glimpse of your favorite planes. PREORDER BUNDLESPACK BUNDLE | $49.99 USDAvailable at time of…
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News
🚀 Edge of Eternities is available now!
THE HORIZON IS ONLY THE BEGINNING Edge of Eternities is available now on MTG Arena! Venture into the void and chart your path across the stars. Log in today to claim 3 packs and launch your collection into orbit! COMPLETE CARD IMAGE GALLERY See every card coming with the release…
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About Magic: The Gathering Arena
Welcome to the digital Multiverse! Magic: The Gathering is the original trading card game- and now you can download and start playing for free with your friends from anywhere! Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Collect, build and master your unique deck that will become its own legend. Your battle is only the beginning; duel on stunning battlefields, and enjoy Arena’s game changing battle effects and immerse yourself in the game. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ or Equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 8800 or Equivalent Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Languages
- English * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America * languages with full audio support
- Official site
- magic.wizards.com/mtgarena
Frequently asked questions
- Is Magic: The Gathering Arena free to play?
- Yes — Magic: The Gathering Arena is free to play on Steam.
- What is the latest Magic: The Gathering Arena update?
- The most recent official update is "Magic: The Gathering Arena devs' union officially elected, following claims Wizards of the Coast were dragging their heels on voluntary recognition" (Jun 24, 2026), categorized as News. United Wizards of the Coast - CWA, a union Magic: The Gathering Arena developers voted in favour of forming earlier this year, has now officially been elected. The union filed an election petition with the US National Labor Relations Board back in April, whi
- How many people play Magic: The Gathering Arena?
- Magic: The Gathering Arena peaked at 13K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #99 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #103 the previous week).
- When was Magic: The Gathering Arena released?
- Magic: The Gathering Arena was released on May 23, 2023 by Wizards of the Coast.
- What kind of game is Magic: The Gathering Arena?
- Magic: The Gathering Arena is a Strategy, Free To Play game, featuring multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Aug 19, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Magic: The Gathering Arena and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.