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PlayStation's Greatest Worlds Collide with Magic: The Gathering

Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Magic The Gathering cards featuring PlayStation characters.

In a landmark crossover that masterfully bridged the gap between digital and tabletop gaming, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Wizards of The Coast joined forces for a Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop that remains a fan-favorite to this day. The collaboration, which celebrated the iconic worlds and characters of the PlayStation universe, translated some of video gaming's most beloved franchises into the strategic, collectible card game format.

The partnership saw PlayStation's rich library of intellectual properties enter the sprawling multiverse of Magic: The Gathering under the "Universes Beyond" banner. In a statement at the time of the announcement, Sony expressed its excitement for the project, noting, "we’re always looking for ways to connect our players with some of their favorite PlayStation games – that also includes playing with their favorite worlds in other ways outside of their PlayStation console." The resulting card set delivered on that promise, becoming a legendary release for fans of both titans of gaming.

What is Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair?

For those unfamiliar, Secret Lair is Magic: The Gathering's premium, direct-to-consumer product line known for its highly collectible, limited-edition card sets. These drops often feature unique, alternate-art versions of existing cards or mechanically distinct new cards that celebrate a specific theme, artist, or crossover.

The Secret Lair series has become the primary vehicle for major pop culture collaborations under the "Universes Beyond" umbrella, which has featured powerhouse franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Warhammer 40,000, Fallout, and Fortnite. These sets are celebrated for their artistic flair and for giving fans a chance to see their favorite characters re-imagined through the lens of Magic's gameplay. The PlayStation drop stands as one of the most successful and sought-after releases in the series' history.

The PlayStation Pantheon: Which Games Were Featured?

The final release immortalized five of PlayStation's most critically acclaimed first-party titles, each represented with stunning new art and mechanics that captured the essence of their source material.

  • God of War: Kratos and Atreus were brought to life as a potent "Partner" duo. The "Kratos, God of War" card was a formidable Legendary Creature with indestructible, while "Atreus, Loki's Son" provided strategic advantage, perfectly mirroring their in-game synergy. The drop also featured a Saga enchantment depicting their epic journey and a Legendary Artifact card for the Leviathan Axe.
  • Horizon Zero Dawn: This drop centered on a Legendary Creature card for "Aloy, Nora Huntress," which cleverly synergized with Artifact Creatures. The set also included several of the game's iconic machines, like the Thunderjaw and Sawtooth, as powerful Artifact Creature cards that captured their mechanical menace on the battlefield.
  • The Last of Us: The gritty, post-apocalyptic world was flawlessly translated into the game. Joel and Ellie also appeared as "Partner" creatures, representing their unbreakable bond. The set was rounded out with a terrifying Fungus Zombie card for the iconic "Clicker" and a powerful sorcery depicting the shocking spore-filled environments of the game.
  • Ghost of Tsushima: The samurai epic was represented by a legendary "Jin Sakai, The Ghost" card. It was a modal Legendary Creature, allowing players to choose between his honorable Samurai path or his stealthy Ghost persona, each with unique abilities that reflected his dual fighting styles.
  • Bloodborne: Capturing the gothic horror and cosmic dread of Yharnam, this portion of the drop was a masterclass in thematic design. A legendary "Hunter of Yharnam" creature featured the Transform mechanic, allowing it to adapt to the horrors of the hunt. The set was completed with a legendary Eldrazi-like creature representing one of the terrifying Great Ones, bringing a piece of the nightmare to the tabletop.

This collaboration remains a high watermark for video game and tabletop crossovers. By thoughtfully translating the narrative power and unique mechanics of PlayStation's worlds into the deep strategic framework of Magic: The Gathering, Sony and Wizards of The Coast created a timeless and collectible set that continues to be cherished by gamers everywhere.