Wizards of the Coast

Wizards of the Coast

Wizards of the Coast is a privately owned company headquartered in the US, founded in 1990 with approximately 1000 employees. The company specializes in video games publishing.

Revenue

Founded

1990

Headcount

1,000

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Other

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Wizards of the Coast invited fans on June 25 to test a new Magic: The Gathering card combo for potential banning, with staff decisions due by June 26 for an announcement expected Monday. Earlier on June 25, Magic: The Gathering Arena developers at the company and Hasbro successfully unionized under the United Wizards of the Coast-CWA (UWOTC-CWA) banner following a National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) vote. This cohort of workers sought assurances regarding generative AI, layoff protections, and compensation transparency. Previously, on June 24, BoxLunch unveiled a new capsule collection of apparel and accessories with Wizards of the Coast to celebrate the debut of the Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes trading card game set, with items launching June 26. Also on June 24, Dungeons & Dragons opened pre-orders for a new line of products, including reference card sets, designed to help players and Dungeon Masters organize in-person TTRPG sessions. Separately that day, Dungeons & Dragons set "Arcana Unleashed" as the campaign theme for the upcoming second season of its "Dungeon Masters" actual-play TV series, a nine-episode show hosted by Jasmine Bhullar which premieres July 8 on YouTube.
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