A long-lasting legacy
Greetings everyone!
Today, we would like to share some exciting news with the community! After nearly 6 years of devoted service by Oktagon, the time has come to pass the reins over to a new development team to usher in a new era of Magic: Puzzle Quest. Introducing Webcore Games!
Who are all these new faces at Webcore Games?
With 20 years of experience covering a variety of consoles, mobile, and AR/VR games, Webcore Games released the first original Brazilian game internationally on consoles and helped pioneer F2P on PlayStation to a player base of over 10M gamers. Our achievements include two Best Brazilian Game titles and the Epic Mega Grant. Our team is known for its flexibility and senior involvement in all projects. Additionally, we’re currently licensed by Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. Besides our contribution to diverse soon-to-be released international titles, our own ongoing ventures include a Switch focused title, a VR game, and the live-ops of a renowned mobile title you all might be familiar with.
We understand that Magic: Puzzle Quest is a complex and intricate game, rooted in THE legendary Game Multiverse that has shaped the world of collectible card games for over 30 years.
To ensure that both the source material and our community receive the dedicated knowledge and attention they deserve, we’ve assembled a cherry-picked team who come equipped with a breath of knowledge perfect for the job. Not only are they experts with a wealth of experience from multiple platforms of AAA titles, but many of them have been judges at local and international Magic: the Gathering events, totaling over 30 years of combined judging experience. And most importantly, our team is united by a shared passion for Magic in all its incarnations.
Looking back there were clues…
By now, you might have cracked the clues scattered across Oktagon’s official forum posts and realized they’ve been leading up to this important announcement. If you have, give yourself a pat on the back!
Transitioning a game as intricate as Magic: Puzzle Quest to a new studio is no small feat! This monumental shift has required us to deeply immerse ourselves in every aspect that keeps the game running. You may have noticed the side effects of this intensive onboarding process: a slower pace in bug fixes, fewer new cards and events, and other changes over the past months. But rest assured, this is all part of the process as we get fully up to speed, learning the ins and outs of the game’s operations and requirements.
And as we’ve become more familiar with the game, our role has expanded. Our hands-on participation has increased, especially in areas the community has shown interest in for some time now. Hi Danitha!
On the Topic of Upcoming Activities
The balancing changes recently deployed are only the first of a series of efforts to catch up to the list of currently needed actions, bug fixes, improvements, and updates, including but not limited to:
Further Balancing Changes
We are pleased that the balancing actions taken on Danita, Benalia’s Hope, and Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep were well received by the community, however, we understand that there are other interactions that need to be revisited. Rest assured, these are being actively worked on. While we are not ready to disclose which interactions will be adjusted on today’s announcement, we can share that these changes are scheduled to go live with the upcoming version of the game.
Bug Fixes
We mentioned during the Balancing Changes how the bug fixing was below our usual standards due to internal restructuring, and we’re grateful for your patience and for continuing to submit your reports. With the transition now complete, we’re ramping up our efforts to address lingering issues more promptly. As we ask you to understand that not all fixes are the same, with some requiring more complex work, expect a slew of fixes in the next game version (the details of which will be provided in its release notes).
Events, Matchmaking, and Ranked System Rework
Our plans to overhaul the Ranked System and Matchmaking mechanics remain firmly in place. However, these systems directly interact with other key areas of the game, such as Events, requiring some additional attention. While we can’t commit to a specific date for the revision on these, be assured they are tagged as “High Priority.” These should not be rushed out - we have to work diligently to ensure they not only function well individually but also harmonize with each other to elevate your gaming experience.
We Can’t Wait to Tell You All About [REDACTED]
While we’re intensely focused on top-priority tasks—such as crucial bug fixes, gameplay balancing, and attention to new content—we’re also brimming with excitement for what lies ahead.
To say we’re enthusiastic about the game’s future would be an understatement. We’re actively discussing a multitude of ideas that we look forward to sharing with you when the time is right. Our ultimate goal is to not only invigorate our existing community with new and compelling experiences but also to make Magic: Puzzle Quest irresistibly engaging for those who’ve yet to join us.
About the Upcoming Version
We’ve touched on a lot of updates set to arrive with the upcoming release of version 6.3.0, and we have one more piece of content to confirm: the latest Magic: Puzzle Quest expansion, Wilds of Eldraine, will be introduced to the game. This set will contain a diverse range of cards with new and returning mechanics, including some very spicy, fan-favorite classics making their debut on Magic: Puzzle Quest. We swear this is not a fairy tale.
A comprehensive breakdown of this expansion will be shared as we approach the release date in early October.
Today has been packed with information, and we hope it has left you as excited as we are about what’s in store with version 6.3.0 and beyond. We want to express our gratitude to Oktagon for their years of innovation and unwavering commitment to the community. We appreciate Oktagon’s support and commitment to quality in passing the torch to ensure that the same level of care and passion for the game and its community will continue to thrive. In this process, Oktagon and 505 Go collectively have been incredibly diligent in selecting the right studio to take over the game, ensuring its continued success and growth. Rest assured we’ll do our best to uphold and build upon that legacy.
Stay tuned for more updates coming your way in the next week!
Sincerely
Webcore Games team
