Brandon Sanderson’s Visit to Wizards of the Coast Fuels Magic: The Gathering Crossover Speculation

When Brandon Sanderson—the acclaimed author behind Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive—stops by Wizards of the Coast headquarters, the Magic: The Gathering community takes notice. The fantasy author, known for his intricate world-building and passion for storytelling, recently visited Wizards HQ to talk about one of his oldest loves: Magic itself.

A Lifelong Love for Magic

Sanderson revealed that his relationship with Magic: The Gathering stretches all the way back to 1994’s Legends expansion—the game’s early golden age. During his visit, he listed his top five favorite sets, spanning the history of Magic: Legends (1994), Urza’s Saga (1998), Odyssey (2001), Rise of the Eldrazi (2010), and the upcoming Tarkir: Dragonstorm (2025 re-release).

For longtime Magic fans, this lineup makes perfect sense. Each of these sets is remembered for its storytelling ambition and mechanical creativity—qualities that align perfectly with Sanderson’s own approach to fantasy.

Rumors of a Cosmere Crossover

Of course, the community didn’t take long to start speculating. Could this visit be setting the stage for a Cosmere-themed Universes Beyond crossover? After all, Magic has recently ventured into collaborations with major franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Marvel, and Star Trek.

Sanderson himself has hinted before that a Magic x Cosmere project nearly happened. In a 2024 interview, he confirmed that Wizards had approached him about it, but the idea was shelved when “larger franchises” were prioritized. With his recent visit, fans are wondering if those plans are being revisited.

Creative Control and Vision

Sanderson has always emphasized maintaining creative integrity in any adaptation of his work. During his conversation with Wizards, he reportedly discussed how any Cosmere collaboration would need to align closely with his storytelling vision. He’s not a stranger to the game’s mechanics either—he once designed a custom Stormlight Archive draft set for personal play, blending his worlds of fiction and Magic design.

This philosophy fits neatly with Sanderson’s broader stance: he’s open to crossovers, but only when they can be done on his terms and when his franchises are large enough to give him meaningful creative input.

Fan Excitement Reaches New Heights

The community’s response has been overwhelmingly positive. Social media threads and fan forums lit up with excitement, with many calling this potential crossover “the most logical Universes Beyond set ever.” One fan summed it up perfectly: “Cosmere fits Magic’s sword-and-sorcery mold perfectly—this one actually makes sense.”

Given how thematically compatible Sanderson’s intricate magic systems are with Magic: The Gathering’s gameplay, fans believe this would be one of the most natural crossovers yet.

No Official Announcement… Yet

As of now, neither Sanderson nor Wizards of the Coast has confirmed that a Cosmere set is in the works. However, some reports suggest that Sanderson’s visit could hint at ongoing discussions or future collaborations.

Whether or not this partnership comes to fruition, one thing is clear: Brandon Sanderson’s connection to Magic runs deep, and his creative fingerprints would fit seamlessly into the game’s ever-expanding multiverse. Fans will be watching closely—and likely sleeving up their decks—in anticipation of what might come next.