Free-to-play Magic: The Gathering – Tactics launches 18 January

11 January 2011

Sony Online Entertainment is scheduled to release Magic: The Gathering – Tactics, a free-to-play game for the PC on 18 January 2011. The game promises to bring to life Wizards of the Coast’s legendary trading card game and its iconic creatures, characters and spells for first time in a fully realized 3D environment.

Free to download and play, registered players will be able to compete online against opponents around the world or take on the challenging opening chapter of the game’s story-driven campaign.

In the game, players will be able to build more powerful spellbooks by purchasing booster packs and taking on additional campaign chapters through the game’s integrated story.

Magic: The Gathering – Tactics

Key Features

Experience a new dimension of a classic favourite: Characters, creatures, spells and settings from the rich world of Magic come alive in the 3D Magic: The Gathering game.

Unleash the Power: As a commanding Planeswalker, players cast devastating spells such as Fireball, Doom Blade, Pacifism and Lightning Bolt, and control incredible creatures like Serra Angel, Lord of the Pit or Reya Dawnbringer.

Connect and Combat: Join legions of gamers for intense battles of thrilling strategy in casual and tournament formats.

Magic: The Gathering – Tactics is scheduled to release for digital download on the PC platform on 18 January 2011. The Game is expected to be available for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system later in 2011.

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