Reality Fracture released on October 2, 2026, with Prerelease events running September 25 to October 1. Ahead of launch, Wizards of the Coast announced production and shipping delays for some Reality Fracture products in North America and other regions. This post keeps a record of what was delayed and what stayed on schedule.
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What was delayed in North America
Wizards said Play Boosters and Prerelease Packs were on schedule, with Prerelease events running September 25 to October 1 and the set releasing October 2. Wizards also noted that Play Booster supply could be tight in the weeks after release.
- Play Boosters and Prerelease Packs: on schedule.
- Collector Boosters: partially delayed, with availability expected to be tight leading up to and through release.
- Reality Fracture Commander decks and Foundations Commander decks: partially delayed, with availability expected to be tight through release.
- Bundles: delayed, and expected to arrive after the October 2 release date.
Wizards' logistics teams were working to speed up timelines where possible, so timing varied by retailer.
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Other regions affected
The delays also touched Asia-Pacific, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Japan and Latin America, with the product mix and timing varying by region. Mexico's entire Reality Fracture release, including Prerelease, was delayed, and Wizards planned to announce a rescheduled Prerelease window.
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