Last week, Wizards of the Coast announced a collaboration with Sony to release a new Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Superdrop themed around various PlayStation games. This Superdrop, set to launch on October 27, will feature characters, items, and locations from iconic titles like The Last of Us, God of War, Horizon, Uncharted, and Ghost of Tsushima. Each set in this collaboration will include five Magic: The Gathering cards, available in both foil and non-foil variants. Like most Secret Lair products, they will be manufactured in limited quantities, but the non-foil versions will later be available at WPN game stores.
Among the properties featured in this Superdrop, Ghost of Tsushima stands out the most. While Sucker Punch's samurai masterpiece is one of PlayStation's most successful first-party titles from the last decade, it isn't yet a full-fledged franchise like God of War or Uncharted, which have multiple installments. With only one game currently released—and a sequel, Ghost of Yotei, imminent—why did Sony choose Ghost of Tsushima for this collaboration? Could this be a hint that more Ghost content is on the way?
Interestingly, Wizards of the Coast hasn't officially revealed all the cards in the PlayStation-themed Superdrop yet. However, images were accidentally uploaded to the Magic: The Gathering website a few days ago and quickly removed after fans noticed. Despite this, the leaked details have surfaced on social media, revealing the full Ghost of Tsushima set. Alongside the previously announced "Jin Sakai, Ghost of Tsushima" card, the set includes "Path to Exile," "Borne Upon a Wind," "Ghostly Flicker," and "Castle Shimura."
According to the official PlayStation Blog, Sucker Punch and Wizards of the Coast worked closely to ensure the Secret Lair x Ghost of Tsushima cards accurately represent Jin's emotional journey "from samurai to Ghost." But why is the launch date so significant? The Secret Lair drop and Ghost of Yotei are both releasing in the same month—could this timing suggest that Sony and Wizards of the Coast have plans for a Ghost of Yotei-themed Secret Lair in the future?
Ghost of Yotei is a standalone sequel set centuries after the events of Ghost of Tsushima, following a new protagonist, Atsu, a wandering mercenary seeking vengeance against the Yotei Six for murdering her family. Given the distinct settings and characters, a Secret Lair set for Ghost of Yotei wouldn't feel redundant. In fact, releasing such a set next year—after players have experienced the game—could be a strategic move. Imagine cards depicting Atsu's mercenary nature, the Yotei Six, or the majestic Mount Yotei from the cover art! Such additions would undoubtedly attract avid Magic: The Gathering collectors and fans alike.
In summary, the PlayStation x Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Superdrop is an exciting crossover, but the inclusion of Ghost of Tsushima raises intriguing questions. Is this just the beginning of a broader collaboration? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the fusion of gaming and collectible cards has never been more thrilling. 😊