'Magic: The Gathering' Is Scrapping Its 'Monster Hunter' Crossover and Starting Over

Wizards of the Coast Pulls Plug on Anticipated Magic: The Gathering/Monster Hunter Crossover Set

A surprise move by Wizards of the Coast has left fans of both Magic: The Gathering and Monster Hunter reeling. Just weeks ago, the company had announced a highly anticipated collaboration between the two franchises, set to be released in December. However, after an early press release inadvertently spilled the beans on the project's existence, the set has been pulled from its planned release date.

The decision to cancel the Superdrop was reportedly made due to the company's failure to meet certain standards in terms of card selection and faithful integration of Monster Hunter's world and mechanics into the Magic: The Gathering universe. In a statement posted on the official Magic: The Gathering website, Wizards acknowledged their mistakes and expressed commitment to doing better in the future.

Fans of both franchises had been eagerly anticipating this crossover set, but early criticism of the project's design choices was swift and vocal. Many felt that the set's cards did not accurately represent the world and mechanics of Monster Hunter, and that certain card selections were arbitrary and unflattering to the franchise.

To make matters worse, several error-ridden cards in the set included spelling mistakes, further eroding trust among fans. The decision to cancel this Superdrop may have a lasting impact on Wizards' approach to Universes Beyond collaborations, with some worrying that the company's haste and poor planning will continue to alienate Magic: The Gathering players.

As Wizards of the Coast regroups and reassesses its strategy for these high-profile crossovers, fans can only hope that the next attempt will be more successful.

I don’t usually comment but... I feel really bad for the fans who were hyped up about this crossover set . I mean, who doesn't love a good MHW/Magic collab? But yeah, it sounds like Wizards just didn't get it right this time . All those error-ridden cards with spelling mistakes? Not cool . And when you have a project as big and exciting as that one... how can they not get the details right?! I hope they take some time to review their process and come back stronger next time . Maybe we'll see a better set in the future, like maybe 6-12 months down the line? Fingers crossed

Ugh, what a bummer ! I'm still fuming about the Magic: The Gathering/Monster Hunter collab set being cancelled . Those fanboys were SO hyped about it and now it's just gone . And can you believe Wizards of Coast didn't even get the card designs right? Like, come on guys ! Spelling mistakes too? That's just a major no-no . I'm starting to think they're not taking these collaborations seriously enough... like, what if this is the new norm for Universes Beyond stuff? Would love to see them pull their socks up and get it right next time though

I'm so bummed about this! I've been waiting for a Magic/Monster Hunter set since I first heard it was happening . I mean, who wouldn't want to combine the best of both worlds? The idea of hunting down those pesky Rathalos with your trusty cards in hand was giving me life .

But, I guess Wizards didn't pull their weight on this one . I've been a fan of Magic for ages, and I know how much care goes into creating these sets. It's like they phoned it in and hoped for the best . Those error-ridden cards with spelling mistakes? Not cool .

It's not the end of the world, but it is a bummer. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that next time they'll get it right . It's all about finding that sweet spot between staying true to both franchises and delivering something amazing for fans . Fingers crossed!

Ugh, come on! Can't believe they'd mess up something so promising. I mean, I love Magic: The Gathering and Monster Hunter, but when you put 'em together, it's like a dream come true. And now it's all being pulled apart because of some mistakes? It's not just about the cards, though - it's about the whole experience. Fans are gonna be so disappointed... and rightly so. Wizards should take this as a chance to learn from their mistakes, not give up on the idea altogether.

I gotta ask, what's with these "Universes Beyond" crossovers? Is it just another way for them to cash in or make a name for themselves? Don't get me wrong, I love the thought of seeing these two worlds collide... but if it's not gonna be done right, then maybe they should've just left it alone.

aww man i feel u this is so disappointing... w wizards of coast has let us down like 3 times now they had the potential to create something EPIC with magic & monster hunter but it looks like they just didn't get it right and it's not just about the game itself, it's about the community too people were really hyped for this collab and it's okay to feel sad or frustrated when things don't come together i hope they take this as a chance to learn from their mistakes & come back stronger

man... this is like a big lesson in humility, you know? we get so caught up in excitement and anticipation, but sometimes that's exactly when things start to go awry . wizards of coast thought they could just rush into something without putting in the time to really understand what both magic and monster hunter are all about... it's like they forgot that their fans aren't just mindless consumers, we're people who love these franchises for a reason .

and yeah, cards with spelling mistakes? that's not just lazy, it's careless . how hard is it to fact-check something before hitting publish?! i mean, i know wizards of coast is bigger than any one person or group, but come on... this kind of thing makes me wonder if they're really listening to their fans at all .

anyway, hopefully they take this as an opportunity to learn and grow, not just cancel a project that was already in the works . after all, even mistakes can be a chance for growth, right?

Ugh I was literally super hyped about this Monster Hunter x Magic set too ! I mean, who wouldn't want to see the Monsties from Capcom merged with the cards from Wizards of Coast? But I guess you can never have a perfect Superdrop, and it's clear they rushed into it without thinking it through . The fact that there were spelling mistakes on some cards is just wow, what a rookie move!

I remember when the first Magic sets came out back in '95 , we didn't have all these fancy online communities to vent about our disappointment . We just grumbled with our friends at the local game store . But times have changed, and fans are more vocal now, so I get it .

I hope Wizards takes this as a lesson and comes back stronger ‍. Maybe they should take some time to study what went wrong and make sure their next crossover is gonna be fire ! Until then, I'll just have to wait patiently for the next big thing .

I'm so bummed about this news ! I was really looking forward to a Monster Hunter x Magic: The Gathering set, but it sounds like Wizards just didn't get it right. A few mistakes here and there are okay, but when you're dealing with two huge franchises like that, you gotta be more careful. It's not just about the cards themselves, it's about how they fit into both worlds. I'm worried that this might give people the wrong impression about Magic: The Gathering as a whole - I mean, we all know it can be super competitive and overwhelming for new players, but that doesn't mean Wizards is incapable of pulling off something awesome.

I guess this is a good opportunity for them to regroup and come back stronger. Maybe they'll take some time to listen to feedback from fans like me . It's all part of the process, right?

lol what a surprise guess the early press release was like 'hey we're pulling out all the stops to bring you this epic crossover set' but noooo they just got slammed and had to cancel it . I mean, can't even get the cards right... spelling mistakes? how magical . fans are gonna be watching closely next time to see if they can pull off a successful collab . hope wizards learn from their mistakes... or maybe not .

ugh what a bummer this cancellation is a total letdown for me I was super hyped for that Magic/Monster Hunter set and I already spent like 100 bucks on it thinking we were gonna get some sick new cards lol now all my money down the drain its not just the money tho, its the fact that Wizards just messed up so badly this time around they gotta step their game up if they wanna bring us these kinds of crossovers again fingers crossed they take the time to do it right next time

awww man... can't believe they cancelled it . I know they messed up big time with the cards, but a little more testing and planning would've been a good idea . Wizards needs to learn from this mistake and come back stronger . Fans are super loyal and deserve better than a rushed release that doesn't do justice to both franchises . Fingers crossed they'll get it right next time and bring us an amazing Universes Beyond collaboration !

omg I'm like totally gutted about this !! i've been waiting for a Monster Hunter x Magic: The Gathering set for ages & it was finally gonna happen! but noooo Wizards of Coast had to go & mess it up ...i mean, i get that they were trying 2 do something big, but c'mon! can't they just get it rite 1st time round? those error-ridden cards with spelling mistakes are like, a total letdown ...wizards needs 2 step up their game & listen 2 the fans more or else they'll lose us forever still got faith in them tho, fingers crossed they learn from this mistake & come back stronger

I'm literally shook that Wizards pulled the plug on this collab . Like, I get it, they didn't meet their standards and all, but still... . It's like, one minute they're hyping it up, and the next they're just canceling it? The fans were so stoked about this set, too! . I mean, who wouldn't want a Magic: The Gathering/Monster Hunter collab? It sounds like a dream come true for many of us, especially those who love both franchises.

But at the same time... I kinda see why they did it. If the cards weren't up to par, and it was gonna look bad on their site? Yeah, maybe that's better off canceling it now than risking being roasted online later . But man, it still feels like a bummer for all the fans who were super excited about this set... .