Magic: The Gathering Arena
- 2players
- Under 30 min
- PC
The Magic card game in digital form, with deck building, drafts and one-on-one duels that the client keeps the rules for.
Who can play
- No split-screen on any platform.
- Online for 2 players on PC.
- Free to play.
- PCEpic Games StoreSee price (opens the store in a new tab)
How it plays
Two friends can challenge each other directly with any deck they own, or both play the same draft event and compare results.
The game enforces every rule, so newcomers can learn by playing instead of reading.
It is free, but a collection for the newest formats takes time or money to build.
Is it good
61%
Mixed on Steam
- 82Top criticsOpenCritic · Aug 2024 (OpenCritic top critic average, 33 reviews, as of Aug 2024; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
- 82%RecommendOpenCritic · Nov 2024 (OpenCritic critics who recommend it, 37 reviews, as of Nov 2024; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
Steam Deck Playable
Every way to play together
No split-screen. Online versus for 2 on PC. Free to play. 61% positive of 33,000 Steam reviews.
- 2
Matches are one on one; a friend can be challenged directly from the friends list.
Quick facts
- Developer
- Wizards of the Coast
- Platforms
- PC
- Released
- May 23, 2023 on PC
- Languages
- Text in 9 languages, voices in English
- Age rating
- Teen (ESRB): Blood and gore, mild fantasy violence
- Also needs
- Wizards Account System
Answers
- Does Magic: The Gathering Arena have couch co-op?
- No. Magic: The Gathering Arena has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
- How many players can play Magic: The Gathering Arena together?
- Online versus for up to 2 on PC.
- Do you need two copies of Magic: The Gathering Arena?
- No. It's free to play.
- What platforms is Magic: The Gathering Arena on?
- PC.
- Does Magic: The Gathering Arena work on Steam Deck?
- Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
- Is Magic: The Gathering Arena free?
- Yes, it's free to play.
