Magic: The Gathering’s New Capenna is set in a neo-noir world of powerful crime families

polygon.com:

Last week, Wizards of the Coast shared a first look into its upcoming Magic: The Gathering release, Streets of New Capenna — set in a new world inspired by neo-noir aesthetics and Metropolis-styleart direction. Although details remain scarce, as official previews don’t kick off until April 7, Wizards did provide an exciting glimpse into some of the upcoming cards, themes, and even special-edition treatments that are sure to get all types of Magic players excited for the next Standard release.

Easily the most impactful news out of the New Capenna sneak peek is confirmation of five new Triomes. First introduced in 2020’s Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, Triomes are a collection of rare lands that tap for three different colors of mana, feature the three land types that correspond to the cards’ mana, and can be Cycled for three generic mana.

These cards will be printed in three different art treatments, including the typical frame, a full-art frame, and a brand-new “skyscraper” treatment that highlights the elite urban world that these lands depict.

In addition to the official release and preview schedules, Wizards also announced that New Capenna’s physical pre-release will occur before the set’s digital release, an about face from the last several years of set releases. The complete product schedule is as follows:

Fans of special-edition cards should mark their calendars for the Commander launch parties, which will offer a chance to earn promotional copies of Swiftfoot Boots. If you bring a friend to the launch party that’s new to Magic, you’ll also snag a copy of Mind Stone.

The principle theme and story behind New Capenna revolves around five powerful families who rule over various elements of this realm. Each of the families