MTG Arena has exciting updates for players this October. A new event, the Arena Powered Cube, is set to launch, featuring powerful cards from Magic’s extensive history. The cube includes iconic cards, offering a diverse gaming experience.
Arena Powered Cube Launch Details
The Arena Powered Cube will be available starting October 28, 2025. Players can look forward to detailed insights about its development in the coming days. Additionally, well-known players Luis Scott-Vargas and Paul Cheon are set to showcase this new format on YouTube shortly after the launch.
Upcoming Qualifier Events
MTG Arena is preparing for its November 2025 Ranked Season with a series of Qualifier events. Key dates include:
- October 25: Best-of-One Qualifier Play-In
- October 31: Best-of-Three Qualifier Play-In
- November 1-2: Qualifier Weekend
The format for these qualifiers is Historic Constructed. Winners of the Qualifier Play-Ins will be invited to that month’s Qualifier Weekend. Top performers will secure invitations to the upcoming Arena Championship, scheduled for Spring 2026.
MTG Arena Now on Steam for Mac Users
From October 21, 2025, MTG Arena will be accessible on Steam for MacOS users. Players can simply add the game to their Steam library and log into their existing accounts to start playing.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Flashback Drafts
The Tarkir: Dragonstorm set will feature in Flashback Draft events from October 21 to October 27. This event promises exciting drafting opportunities with unique three-color combinations.
Event Schedule
Events will operate from 8 a.m. PT on their start dates and close to new entries at 8 a.m. PT on the concluding date, specifics include:
- October 21-23: Historic Pauper
- October 28-30: Omniscience Draft
- November 4-6: Artisan Brawl
- November 11-13: Through the Omenpaths Phantom Bot Draft
- October 28-November 11: Through the Omenpaths
- November 12-27: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Flashback Draft
Seasonal Rewards
Players will receive their rewards for the October 2025 season at the start of the November 2025 ranked season, specifically at 12:05 p.m. PT on October 31. Rewards are tiered by rank and include:
| Rank | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Bronze | 1 Through the Omenpaths pack |
| Silver | 1 Through the Omenpaths pack + 500 gold |
| Gold | 2 Through the Omenpaths packs + 1,000 gold + Rhino’s Rampage card style |
| Platinum | 3 Through the Omenpaths packs + 1,000 gold + Rhino’s Rampage + Multiversal Passage card styles |
| Diamond | 4 Through the Omenpaths packs + 1,000 gold + Rhino’s Rampage + Multiversal Passage card styles |
| Mythic | 5 Through the Omenpaths packs + 1,000 gold + Rhino’s Rampage + Multiversal Passage card styles |
Players are reminded to participate in at least one ranked game to receive these rewards. Stay tuned for more updates from El-Balad regarding MTG Arena and its ongoing events.
