MTG VP thinks Future Square Enix -crosovers is a "When, not if"

Summary

Wizards of the Coast is sure of future collaboration with Square Enix.
The Final Fantasy set has been developed for four years.
Several figures on Square Enix are highly invested in magic: the collection.

Magic: The Gathering's upcoming Final Fantasy universe In addition to the crossover set, players are expected to be warm by players before it was released in June. Final Fantasy is not only a popular series, but the collaboration will also be the first universe ever exposed to being legal in standard format. The decision to move the universe in addition to the more relaxed formats that Commander to standard games remain controversial.

In an interview conducted by GameSpot with the set's main game designer Gavin Verhey and Wizards of the Coast's Franchise Vice President Rebecca Shepard, the couple worked safely for future collaborations with Square Enix.

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MAGIC THE GATHERING FINAL FANKY LIGHTING — Credit: Wizards of the Coast / Shiyu

“I don't think it's ever an end to any partnership,” SHEPARD says. “Although the product is ready and we do not press it anymore because the term of the agreement expires, we still remain in touch. As much as all other partnerships, we can visit it as if we visit our own worlds. I do not confirm that something is in work here, but it is probably a question about when not again.”

With 16 main games and countless spin-offs, Final Fantasy remains mature for adaptation if magicians ever want to print more crossover cards. Square Enix also owns much more intangible property, albeit less popular than final fantasy. There is really crossover potential with franchises such as Kingdom Hearts, Mana and Saga.

The interview is also that Wizards has worked with Square Enix on the upcoming Final Fantasy set for over four years: “It takes so much time and conversation,” explains Shepard. “From the first disclosure we recently did, to the set and then to all plans after launch as repression and everything else. The universe beyond partnership can be five, six, sometimes seven -year relationships depending on the pipeline.”

Magic The Gathering Final Fantasy Emet Selch — Credit: Wizards of the Coast / Nestor Ossandon

Verhey revealed that several figures on Square Enix are highly invested in magic, including Final Fantasy producer Shoichi Ichikawa. “One of the team members over there owns a black Lotus. These are serious magical players,” says Verhey. For those who are not aware, Black Lotus is the most expensive card in magic: the collection, with the cheapest prints that still sell for thousands.

Final Fantasy universe in addition to publishing on June 13, with a future Marvel's Spider-Man set planned for later this year.