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Magic: The Gathering Arena

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!

FREE TO PLAYMay 23, 20239,125 playing now
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QUICK ANSWERS

Magic: The Gathering Arena: price, PC requirements and status

Store data comes from Steam's US listing and can change by region. Use these checks to decide whether the game fits before opening the store.

US Steam priceFREE TO PLAYNo base-game purchase required
PC requirementsOfficial specs listedJump to minimum and recommended specs
Steam players9,125 playing nowReleased May 23, 2023

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

DealCheckpoint take

  • Multi-player and PvP
  • Free to play

What stands out

  • Companions or collectibles are mentioned

Potential concerns

Check the requirements, current user feedback and final regional price before committing.

Solo or co-op?

Steam lists these play modes: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. Confirm any player-count or online requirements on the official page.

Wishlist if

  • the official footage and stated feature set match what you want to play

Wait if

  • your PC does not comfortably meet the official requirements
Official description

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 fantasy CCG! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Never played Magic before? No problem! Magic: The Gathering Arena’s tutorial system takes you through the playstyles so you can find your strategy and decide if you’re the type to overwhelm your opponent with brute strength, if subterfuge is more your style, or anything in between. Meet characters from around the multiverse and try out spells and artifacts that make learning to play the original fantasy collectible card game quick and fun. It’s never been easier to play Magic! Collect cards to build a deck that matches your personality, then master your strategy to battle friends and be part of the TCG that started them all. GAME ON(LINE) The original TCG is now digital! Explore the fantasy worlds of Magic: The Gathering Arena and build your deck, play a variety of game formats to collect cards, master multiple strategies, and hone your skills against friends or the AI. With multiple game formats like Draft and Brawl, 15 unlockable collectible decks, and explosive card combo effects: Your ideal Magic: The Gathering playstyle is at your fingertips! Show off eye-popping cosmetics like avatars, card sleeves, and pets and collect daily rewards to grow your collection and build powerful decks that reflect your personal strategy. CHALLENGE AND PLAY Duel your friends for glory or enter in-game tournaments for exciting prizes! With Draft and Brawl pairing, there is always someone to game with. Special in-game events offer exciting rewards, and with Esports qualifiers your Pro-Magic dreams are closer than you think in the Arena Premier Play League! Queue into casual battles to hone your strategy at your own pace, or battle in Esports qualifiers and frequent tournaments to flaunt your mastery. FANTASY AND MAGIC Dive into the fantasy planes of Magic: The Gathering and write your own legend through Magic’s immersive lore and vibrant card art. Find your path through the multiverse using only favorite characters and their most iconic spells and artifacts, or create a theme deck with a narrative that makes sense only to you. Your story is only just beginning! All prices inclusive of VAT. Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering, Magic: The Gathering Arena, their respective logos, Magic, the mana symbols, the planeswalker symbol, and all character names and their distinctive likenesses are property of Wizards of the Coast LLC. ©2019-2026 Wizards.

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See the game before you leave

Trailer and screenshots are delivered from the same official Steam store record used for the game details.

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CAN YOUR PC RUN IT?

Magic: The Gathering Arena system requirements

Official Windows requirements from the Steam store record. Compare them with your PC before you buy or install.

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

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.50GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 560
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection

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GAME FAQ

Common questions about Magic: The Gathering Arena

Is Magic: The Gathering Arena free to play?

Yes — Magic: The Gathering Arena is free to play. Optional purchases may exist, but a base-game purchase is not required to start.

What platforms does Magic: The Gathering Arena run on?

Magic: The Gathering Arena runs on Windows / macOS. Check the system requirements below to confirm your PC can run it.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Magic: The Gathering Arena?

Minimum requirements listed on Steam: 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.

How many people play Magic: The Gathering Arena right now?

About 9,125 players are in Magic: The Gathering Arena right now, according to Steam's live concurrent player count.

When did Magic: The Gathering Arena release?

Magic: The Gathering Arena released on May 23, 2023 according to its official Steam store listing.

PLAY STYLE

StrategyFree To Play

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