As reported byPolygon, this comes from a roundtable interview at 2025 MagicCon.
“Part of it is: I want to play elves!
I want to play goblins!
Part of it is: What elements of gameplay do I want?
“The amount of mail I get…
I mean, its so important to people.
I talk to people constantly and it really, really means something to people.”
“Our move towards diversity is just us trying to better reflect the world and the people in it.
Grab your buster sword and shuffle your deck with Magic: The Gathering’s Final Fantasy crossover, kupo.
“How you live your life is represented constantly, everywhere,” he continues.
“Why isnt over-representing your experience at the expense of everyone elses ‘pushing’ it?
Why is media only being the experience of those in power the ‘proper way’?”
All in all, it seems that MTG will not be changing its plans based on pressure online.
