Wizards of the Coast has made some big changes with The Brothers’ War release schedule. Magic’s newest upcoming set hits store shelves on November 18th, 2022, with physical prerelease set to take place a week earlier. The digital release of The Brothers’ War, however, has been pushed back. The set will now release on MTG Arena and Magic Online later than usual.
The Brothers’ War releases on MTG Arena and Magic Online Tuesday, November 15, 2022, a full four days after the start of tabletop prerelease events.
In this article, I’ll go over everything you need to know about the Arena release schedule. I’ll also list all of the important dates so you’ll be ready for everything the set has to offer.
When Does The Brothers’ War release on MTG Arena?
The Brothers’ War set releases on MTG Arena on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
Arena Release Updates
Wizards of the Coast recently announced some pretty big changes to The Brothers’ War release schedule, particularly concerning the set’s Arena release. These changes will also apply to the following two sets: Phyrexia: All Will Be One, and Rise of the Machine.
Here’s the most important part of the update:
“Two updates are going to make The Brothers’ War Prerelease events—starting November 11—the can’t-miss events of the fall.
First, at Prerelease events held at participating stores, you’ll now be able to purchase all product in any quantity during the Prerelease window. Set Boosters? You can get them. Collector Boosters? Kick off that collection early. Draft Boosters, Bundles, Commander decks, and Jumpstart Boosters? Yes, yes, yes, and yes.
Second, we’re going to continue a test we started with Streets of New Capenna and have the tabletop Prerelease come before the digital release. That means that November 11 is the first day you can get a chance to play with The Brothers’ War, and you can only do so through your local game store. In fact, we’re trying this again for the following two sets as well—Phyrexia: All Will Be One and March of the Machine.
For The Brothers’ War, the digital release on Magic: The Gathering Arena and Magic Online will take place on November 15.”
Wizards of the Coast Official Update
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This change in the release schedule is a long time in the coming. Local game stores have been pushing for paper releases to come first in order to drive player attendance and overall excitement. They’ve also been pushing for all of the physical products to be available immediately upon prerelease to capitalize on that excitement.
The delayed MTG Arena release does make testing for tournaments harder. But still, the change has been generally well received by players as well as LGSs.
Key Dates to Remember
- Debut Video and Previews Begin: October 27
- Magic 30 Previews: October 28–30
- Previews Continue: October 31–November 4
- Tabletop Prerelease Events: November 11–17, 2022
- MTG Arena and Magic Online Release: November 15, 2022
- Worldwide Tabletop Release: November 18, 2022
- Launch Party: November 18–20, 2022
- Game Day: December 3–11, 2022
End Step
The Brothers’ War will release on MTG Arena and Magic Online on November 15, 2022, four days after the start of paper prerelease events. After that, the set has its worldwide release on November 18.
Whether you’re planning on playing in the paper prerelease events or waiting for the Arena release, I’m confident that Magic’s newest set will live up to all the hype once it finally releases. Until then, be sure to check back here often for all the latest news and spoilers.
