Wizards of the Coast has unveiled "Nauctis: The Sunken Realm," a new expansion for Magic: The Gathering that will transport players to an underwater plane. The accompanying worldbuilding trailer introduces Nauctis, an environment populated by merfolk, seals, homarids, and various other aquatic life, all presided over by oceanic deities.
The narrative of Nauctis: The Sunken Realm centers on growing tensions between two warring underwater kingdoms. A group of unexpected heroes will emerge to confront this conflict, tasked with preventing their home from being consumed by the sea. The expansion promises encounters with formidable creatures lurking in the deep.
This upcoming set marks the beginning of a new multi-year story arc for Magic: The Gathering. Nauctis: The Sunken Realm is scheduled for release on February 5, 2027.