Horizon Zero Dawn Surprise New Release Divides PlayStation Gamers

With exclusive games never staying exclusive for long in recent years, it makes sense that various PlayStation studios have embarked on another exciting collaboration.

There was once a time when console exclusives meant that you would never get your hands on a game unless you splashed out on its designated hardware.

However, with more studios and companies working together than ever before in recent years, our favourite exclusives are making their way to new and exciting places.

Well, that is most certainly the case for once-PlayStation exclusives such as The Last of Us, God of War, Horizon Forbidden West, Uncharted, Ghost of Tsushima, and more.

That is because studios such as Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, Guerrilla, and Sucker Punch Productions have teamed up with Hasbro’s Wizards of The Coast to bring us brand-new additions to the collectible trading card game, Magic: The Gathering.

Featuring seven games and therefore seven drops, this Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x PlayStation Superdrop collaboration will feature iconic characters and key locations from the beloved PlayStation titles and it is set to launch on 27 October.

Alongside characters such as Ellie and Joel from The Last of Us, Kratos from God of War, and Nathan Drake from Uncharted, Horizon Zero Dawn’s Aloy will also make an appearance.

Known as ‘Legendary Creature - Human Warrior’, Aloy’s card reads as follows:

“In you, all things are possible - Whenever one or more artifact creatures you control attack, discover X, where X is the greatest power among them.”

Using both her smarts and her tenacity, this card will make an excellent addition to your pack and it seems as though Guerrilla Games was over the moon to be involved with its creation.

“This collaboration was rather close to our hearts, as many of us at Guerrilla are longtime Magic: The Gathering fans,” the lead artist at the studio shared.

“Horizon world is built on pillars such as its majestic nature, unique machines, and diverse tribes, and the Wizards of the Coast team did an amazing job bringing all of that to Magic format through stunning artwork and fitting card mechanics.

We’re especially proud of how Aloy’s representation reflects her journey as a Seeker of the Nora, and how her knowledge of the Old World connects to Artifacts – the core theme around which the set is built. We can’t wait for players to bring Aloy to life in their decks and adventures!”

With some fans excited to see Aloy join the Magic: The Gathering cast, others were sad to see games such as Death Stranding “get shafted” as well as the lack of Master Chief and characters from Bloodborne.

Nevertheless, the general consensus is a positive one and if you are one of the many budding fans, you will want to keep an eye out for the Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x PlayStation Superdrop collaboration on 27 October.