Every Magic: The Gathering series is confirmed for 2027, including Marvel: Darkhold Destiny

Wizards of the Coast returns to Magic: The Gathering in 2027. Here's the full schedule including Kamigawa, Zhalfir and what we can expect from Universes Beyond.

So many crossovers of Universes Beyond, Magic: The Gathering, and other IPs have been made that many have dubbed the game the "Fortnite of card games."

2026 saw seven collections in one calendar year, which means that - at the time of this writing - we're approaching the November release of Star Trek. However, in 2027, things are changing - not only will Wizards of the Coast reduce the number of sets to six (with three Universes Within and three Beyond), but we won't have a Universes Beyond back-to-back at all. Hooray!

Here's everything we know so far about Magic's 2027 collections, and what to expect from them, including the recently announced Marvel: Darkhold Destiny.

The first set of 2027 will be released in early February and will take us to Nauctis. This "Sunken Realm" is all about being beneath the waves, so you can expect some deep-sea humans alongside merfolk, humarids, and seals.

The synopsis for Wizards of the Coast reads: "As tensions bubble between two warring kingdoms, a group of unlikely heroes must rise to the occasion - or their home will be swallowed up by the ocean's abyssal depths. Underwater adventures await, and players will encounter the dreaded creature far away."

We knew we'd get more Marvel series, but we never expected Darkhold Destiny to arrive before something like X-Men.

However, things are a little different this time: it's based on an original story, not just Marvel characters getting into magic.

Expect four Commander Decks, two Scene Boxes, Play Boosters, Bundles, and yes, those all-important Collectors.

2026 saw two trips to the iconic planes with Lorwyn and Strixhaven, and in 2027 we return to Kamigawa.

When Ikoria's plane crashes into it, the cyberpunk-inspired environment will see a major change, leading to a mecha versus kaiju set-up.

"Return to Kamigawa and harness the power of next generation machines that can match the power of any titan. The Kamigawas need all the help they can get, as the giants of Ikoria may be the greatest threat this plane has ever seen."

"And if you'd rather be a monster than fight them, you can harness your favorite creatures from Ikoria in the battle for the city. Suit up, get ready to roar, and witness a battle on a scale you've never seen before."

Zhalfir looks to be a love letter to longtime Magic fans, arriving as his own plane and bringing back legendary chronologist Teferi Akosa.

It will lean into the Afrofantasy subgenre, but we don't know much else about it yet.

"Immerse yourself in the beauty of Zhalfir and experience innovative new forms of Magic. The minds behind this plane have created some particularly amazing cards, each using Magic's unique visual design in the Afro-Fantasy genre."

And because Jalfir is so close to the era of magic that so many players love, we honor its legacy in every aspect. The collection is Magic: The Gathering as you remember it, crafted with love and care from our contemporary design philosophy.

We still haven't confirmed anything for 2027 Universes Beyond beyond the new Marvel Darkhold Destiny series, but that doesn't stop us from speculating about what could be in store. Currently, we have dates where we have to wait for three sets.

Beyond that, if you'll excuse the pun, the only information we have is from Hasbro CEO Chris Cox's notes in the recent earnings report. Cox pointed to feedback from recent Universes Beyond sets, which have included two trips to Middle-earth, as many visits to New York City, every Final Fantasy, and soon Star Trek.

"The only thing I would say about the Universes Beyond partners that we're going to have next year is that they're probably going to be a little more fantasy-adjacent," he explained.

And I don't think any of them will take place in New York City because we've definitely gotten some feedback from the fans.

As such, there are plenty of potential crossovers that would be fun for Magic: The Gathering, but the idea of ​​refocusing on a fantasy IP is certainly interesting.

We have recently predicted that this game could be anything from Game of Thrones, to Elden Ring, Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, The Legend of Zelda, The Witcher or World of Warcraft. But, this is just speculation, and we'll have to wait and see what's officially announced later this year.

An experienced tech, gaming and fitness freelancer, Lloyd Coombs has been featured in Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He is a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife's chagrin.