Having gone to the cyber future, the new Magic the Gathering set, Streets of New Capenna, is going to the past. Our real world past, that is. Drawing on tales of gangsters and noir metropolises, the newest entry details five demon crime families—the Brokers, Obscura, Maestros, Riveteers, and Cabaretti—fighting over control of a dwindling magical resource known only as 'Halo'. If you aren't ready to slip into your suit or a cocktail dress and rub elbows with magic gangsters, you'll be able to get even more in the mood as more cards will be spoiled every day from now to release.
The set itself is coming to MTG Arena on April 28th, a day ahead of the global release in paper on April 29th. You'll also be able to get handwaved into the party early, with prerelease events starting April 22nd.
Demons and dilettantes stalking the lavish parties of an art deco city while mages sling spells from their sleek limos. I'm getting my hat and coat as we speak for the latest weird evolution of Magic.
For a city literally built by angels—eat your heart out, Los Angeles—New Capenna sure is firmly ruled by demons. Five of them, to be exact, the heads of the five crime families duking it out to see who will come out on top. Their big bone to pick with each other is control of 'Halo', which is apparently what's left of the angels who built the city, who were betrayed by the demons of New Capenna on their way out the door. Crime really does pay, if you're a mafia demon.
Meanwhile, Planeswalkers like Elspeth, Vivien, and Ob Nixilis have gotten mixed up in things as well. Elspeth is investigating to try to figure out if New Capenna is her home or not, while Vivien is traveling in search of the natural balance. The two team up to try to prevent
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