Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has announced that due to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, Jumpstart, has been delayed until July 17 – 19.
According to WotC, the decision to reschedule the set’s launch is due to shipping delays caused by COVID-19. Additionally, prerelease events for Jumpstart have been removed in favor of Launch events. A calendar of important upcoming events can be found below.
- June 22: Core Set 2021 Prerelease kits ship
- June 26: Core Set 2021 Prerelease, Core Set 2021 Magic Arena Release, Jumpstart Magic Arena Release
- July 3: Core Set 2021 Release
- July 17-19: Jumpstart Launch Event
Despite a number of product releases being delayed, WotC is confident paper Magic will bounce back swiftly, and intends to “return to better lining up our tabletop and digital releases once we can ensure the continued health and safety of those who help make our game possible.”
Read the original article from Wizards of the Coast.