The Economic Times·2025-09-27 04:05Core Insights - Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a collaboration with Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast to introduce PlayStation franchises into Magic: The Gathering collectible trading cards, launching the Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x PlayStation Superdrop on October 27 [14][12] - The collaboration includes seven unique Secret Lair drops featuring cards from popular PlayStation titles such as The Last of Us, God of War, Horizon Forbidden West, Uncharted, and Ghost of Tsushima [14][12] - Each Secret Lair pack contains cards depicting iconic characters, locations, and items reimagined as Magic: The Gathering cards with unique mechanics [14][12] The Last of Us Series - The collaboration features three Secret Lair drops based on Naughty Dog properties, including The Last of Us Part I and Part II, showcasing characters Joel, Ellie, and Abby [14][12] - The Last of Us Part I drop features Joel and Ellie cards that can function independently or together in gameplay, while The Last of Us Part II drop includes Abby and Ellie cards representing their intertwining survival stories [14][12][2] God of War Series - Santa Monica Studio contributed two Secret Lair packs tracing Kratos's journey across different time periods, including the God of War: Greek and Norse Secret Lair packs [14][5] - The Greek Secret Lair pack features Kratos from the original trilogy, while the Norse pack includes Kratos and Atreus cards that represent their father-son relationship and character development [14][6] Horizon Forbidden West - Guerrilla's Horizon Forbidden West Secret Lair pack features Aloy cards designed to reflect her journey as a Seeker of the Nora, incorporating artifact mechanics that represent her knowledge of the Old World [14][8] - The collaboration was significant for Guerrilla, as many team members are longtime Magic: The Gathering fans, and they aimed to capture the essence of the Horizon world through stunning artwork and fitting card mechanics [14][9] Ghost of Tsushima - Sucker Punch Productions' Ghost of Tsushima Secret Lair pack captures Jin Sakai's transformation from samurai to Ghost, representing gameplay choices between honorable combat and stealth tactics [14][10] - The collaboration emphasized Jin's iconic silhouette and emotional journey, with a focus on the Sakai armor and its representation in the game [14][11] Availability and Pricing - The Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x PlayStation Superdrop will be available on October 27 at 9 a.m. PT, offering both foil and non-foil card versions [14][12]