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Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast is a studio and publisher whose president, John Hight, is stepping down on September 1, 2026, after which it will search for a successor. The company continues to develop its video game division, with 'EXODUS' and 'Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons' both confirmed for 2027 releases.
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2d ago
Wizards of the Coast enters a leadership transition. President John Hight will leave his post on September 1, per a July 27 SEC filing, and will advise Hasbro for about a year while the company searches for his successor internally and externally. His departure comes as the Magic: The Gathering and Digital Gaming divisions he led reported a 27% revenue increase, with Magic quarterly revenue topping $500 million for the first time in its over 30-year history.
The company's video game output is moving toward concrete release dates. At gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, Wizards of the Coast announced that Archetype Entertainment's 'EXODUS', a sci-fi action RPG set 40,000 years in the future, will launch on April 7, 2027 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. In the same event, Wizards of the Coast and Invoke Studios showed the first gameplay for 'Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons', a single-player, third-person open-world RPG based on the tabletop game, set for 2027 on the same platforms. The reveal followed the game's initial teaser from December of last year.
Hight's recent visits to Japan underlined the company's focus on the Japanese TCG market. He described Japan as the source of TCG culture and said any TCG that succeeds there can succeed globally. He also discussed Duel Masters' 25th anniversary in 2027 and the distinct player cultures of Duel Masters and Magic in Japan.
Key facts
- Leadership change
- John Hight steps down as president of Wizards of the Coast on September 1, 2026, and will advise Hasbro for about a year. ↗
- Revenue milestone
- Magic: The Gathering and Digital Gaming divisions posted a 27% revenue increase, with Magic quarterly revenue topping $500 million for the first time. ↗
- EXODUS release date
- EXODUS launches April 7, 2027 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. ↗
- EXODUS developer
- Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by BioWare veterans, is the developer of EXODUS. ↗
- Warlock gameplay reveal
- Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, an open-world RPG by Invoke Studios, is set for 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. ↗
- Japan market view
- Hight called Japan the source of TCG culture and said any TCG that succeeds there can succeed globally. ↗
- Duel Masters anniversary
- Duel Masters is planned for a 25th anniversary in 2027. ↗
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4d ago
At gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, Wizards of the Coast announced that Archetype Entertainment's sci-fi action RPG 'EXODUS' will launch on April 7, 2027. The game is the debut work of Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by veterans from BioWare, known for the Mass Effect and Baldur's Gate series. Set 40,000 years in the future, the single-player action RPG follows the protagonist Jun Aslan, a scavenger fighting to save humanity as it attempts to migrate to Alpha Centauri. The new release date trailer shows Jun adventuring alongside Salt, an intelligent octopus-like alien called an Octopod Awakened, who rides a mech and fights with the player. The game will be available on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. In Japan, the release date falls on April 8 due to the time difference. The game was previously slated for an early 2027 release, and this announcement solidifies the date.
4d ago
At gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, held on August 26 Japan time, Wizards of the Coast and Invoke Studios revealed the first gameplay footage for Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons. The open-world RPG, based on the tabletop Dungeons & Dragons, is set for release in 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The protagonist is a seasoned warrior named Kaatri, who forms a dangerous contract with Tasha to find a loved one, wielding forbidden magic, spells, rituals, and weapons from other worlds. The trailer showcased battle scenes in dungeons and field-based gimmicks, giving a clear look at the game's combat, which combines various weapons and spells. The announcement follows the game's initial reveal in December of last year, with this being the first time gameplay has been shown. Wishlist registration has begun at various stores, with Steam and Epic Games Store listed for the PC version.
Aug 7
John Hight will leave his post as president of Wizards of the Coast on September 1, per a July 27 SEC filing. He will then advise Hasbro for about a year, helping with the transition to his successor. Wizards is searching for the next president internally and externally.
Jun 12
John Hight, president of Wizards of the Coast, visited Japan and gave an official interview. He discussed Magic: The Gathering's record sales in 2025, the importance of the Japanese market, and plans for Duel Masters' 25th anniversary in 2027. Hight described Japan as the source of TCG culture and said any TCG that succeeds there can succeed globally.
Jun 2
Wizards of the Coast president John Hight visited Japan for the first time since taking the role in 2024, meeting the Tokyo office team and visiting TCG shops in Shibuya and Akihabara. In an interview with 4Gamer, he discussed the Japanese TCG community's considerate playstyle and the company's growth strategies for Magic: The Gathering, Duel Masters, and Dungeons & Dragons.