Some of the brains behind Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty’s mythology, plot, and card designs were on hand for a preview presentation to show off some of the fresh new cards in the set.
There is a considerable amount of homage to the cyberpunk esthetic on display in this collection, not only in regards to narrative tones. Card patterns on common and different cards appear like they may be from another set, despite the darker contexts in which they may be used.
Several additional planeswalker cards were seen in the preview, many of whom will address long-standing concerns regarding the game’s broader world – or deliver devastating updates on certain fan favorites – making protagonists a crucial part of the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty experience.
Tamiyo’s demise foreshadows a greater Phyrexian presence in upcoming sets, while the origin of The Wanderer from War of the Spark has been revealed. White has a strong new ally in Kamigawa, and although it’s not Emrakul as some fans anticipated, it’s nonetheless fascinating.
It isn’t necessarily an indication of larger mechanics in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, but there was enough information available to help predict what’s heading to the title when the set is released. Bringing back Channel as a potent mechanism, this set aims to provide players with the type of versatility that has grown prevalent in recent sets, allowing them to sidestep mana problems or give two specialty effects in one card.
Amid the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty preview, the new Reconfigure mechanism stood out the most. Artifact creatures have a feature called Reconfigure that enables them to transform into equipment at the speed of sorcery and add a bonus effect to their abilities.
One of the hallmarks of cyberpunk, futuristic narrative, is masterfully integrated into the mechanical gameplay in a way that should lead to intriguing new choices.
It’s safe to say that Neon Dynasty has more than enough glitz and glamour to stand out amongst the other planes that have come before it. The physical release date for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is set for February 18, 2022.