Magic: The Gathering Companion
Magic: The Gathering Companion, also known as MTG Companion, is an official mobile app that started its open beta in August, 2019[1] and was officially launched on July 15, 2020.[2] It was the replacement for the failed Magic: The Gathering Portal app.
History
The beta version of this organizer allowed you to set up and organize home tournaments and invite friends to play in them.[3] Launching with just the home tournament organizer didn't mean MTG Companion would stay a single-feature app.[3] The first update added a Round Timer.[4]
At the official launch the app also allowed for participating in event at a Wizards Play Network retailer, receiving tournament information, automatic pairings, standings, a life counter for up to four players, and a commander damage tracker.[2]
The July, 2021 update added a dice roller[5] and in August of that year a card database was added.[6]
Play Promos
Innistrad: Crimson Vow introduced dark-frame Companion Play Promos. If players signed up for an event using the Companion app, WPN Stores could hand out special bonus promos.[7][8] WPN stores received three different promo cards to be used during any play event they choose.
| Release | Set | Promos |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11 | Innistrad: Crimson Vow | Geistlight Snare, Fell Stinger and Dominating Vampire[9] |
Gallery
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Dice roller
References
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (August 19, 2019). "Magic: The Gathering Companion Open Beta Starts Today". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2019-11-20.
- ↑ a b Bill Stark (July 15, 2020). "Companion Launch". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b David McCoy (August 19, 2019). "Interview with Bill Stark, Digital Product Manager for MTG Companion". Hipsters of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (October 1, 2019). "Companion Gets a Round Timer!". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2020-09-20.
- ↑ Vienna Day Cordier (July 15, 2021). "Dice Rolling Arrives in Companion!". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2021-07-16.
- ↑ Bill Stark (August 13, 2021). "Companion Card Database Launched Early Acess". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2021-08-13.
- ↑ WPN (September 20, 2021). "All the Dates You Need for Innistrad: Crimson Vow". Wizards Play Network.
- ↑ WPN (October 5, 2021). "Companion Play Promos Are Coming – Here’s What You Need to Know". Wizards Play Network.
- ↑ WPN (October 28, 2021). "Innistrad: Crimson Vow Companion Play Promos Revealed!". Wizards Play Network.
External links
- Bill Stark (December 17, 2019). "MTG Companion Update and New Features". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2020-01-07.
- Introducing Magic: The Gathering Companion (Video). Magic: the Gathering. YouTube (July 15, 2020).