Daybreak Games have released their weekly update article for Magic Online, detailing upcoming events, game changes, and more.
Two-Factor Authentication Comes Next Week
The long-requested security option of two-factor authentication comes to Magic Online May 31. A full article on 2FA will be released next Tuesday.
All-Access Returns May 31
Starting May 31, players can once again enjoy the freedom of building just about anything through the All-Access program. All-Access tokens cost $25 and go on sale next Wednesday following downtime. All-Access doesn’t apply to Limited events and some cards aren’t included (old-frame power nine, Secret Lair, and Battlebond versions of cards).
Vintage Cube Changes
A handful of changes for Vintage Cube are coming for Week 3 of the format.
Cards added:
- Retrofitter Foundry
- Thundermaw Hellkite
- Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
- Nicol Bolas, God-Pharoah
- Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
- Ledger Shredder
- Cabal Therapy
Cards removed:
- Sorcerous Spyglass
- Rampaging Ferocidon
- Thoughtpicker Witch
- Tezzeret the Seeker
- Angel of Sanctions
- Looter il-Kor
- Cabal Therapist
The changes should be made today at 10 AM PT.
Upcoming RCQs
| Date | Time (PT) | Event | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 27, 2023 | 5:00 AM | Pioneer RCQ | Pioneer |
| Sunday, May 28, 2023 | 7:00 AM | March of the Machine Limited Qualifier | Sealed/Draft |
Alternate Play
- May 10-31 – Vintage Cube
- May 31-June 7 – Invasion Block (IPA) Flashback! (Phantom)
- June 7-14 – Tempest Remastered. (Phantom)
- June 14-LTR Release – Battle of the Planes! (Phantom)
Format Challenges
| Time (PT) | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | Vintage Challenge | ||
| 1:00 AM | 32-Player Limited Challenge | 32-Player Limited Challenge | |
| 2:00 AM | Pauper Challenge | ||
| 4:00 AM | 32-Player Legacy Challenge | Modern Challenge | |
| 6:00 AM | 32-Player Standard Challenge | Pioneer Challenge | |
| 8:00 AM | Modern Challenge | Legacy Challenge | |
| 10:00 AM | Vintage Challenge | Pauper Challenge | |
| 12:00 PM | 32-Player Limited Challenge | 32-Player Limited Challenge | |
| 2:00 PM | Pioneer Challenge | 32-Player Standard Challenge | |
| 4:00 PM | 32-Player Limited Challenge | ||
| 6:00 PM | Modern Challenge | Modern Challenge |
Downtime
- May 31 – Downtime for the release of two-factor authentication into the MTGO client.
Read the original article from Daybreak Games.