Magic Legends is a self-described action RPG with MMO elements that aims to bring the iconic world of Magic: The Gathering to PC and select consoles with a free-to-play model.  The isometric action game has a lot of promise and the team behind it has related experience bringing a Wizards of the Coast property to the gaming scene with Neverwinter, which still has an active following. Although some gamers may think they know what they’re getting when they hear “isometric action RPG”, the Cryptic formula still has room for some surprises.

Yes, Magic Legends will include features like selecting a class and powering through levels either solo or with a small group of friends to power up, upgrade abilities, and grab some awesome loot that can make your character and their spell library more powerful (and also cooler looking on occasion). That said, the management of all that cool loot is where the game varies from some other similar titles…

Game Rant recently had a chance to sit down for an interview with Magic Legends Executive Producer Stephen Ricossa and discuss the newly announced Sanctifier class for the APRG. In addition to chatting about all of the new powers and abilities that come along with the white mana starting class, we also chatted a bit about the general gameplay and leveling up. During the chat Rocossa explained that inventory management is not a mechanic in Magic Legends.

Although some action RPGs, like the Diablo franchise for example, feature inventory management as a primary gameplay mechanic to organize and manage, Magic Legends is leaning in a different direction. It sounds like the team never wants plays to have to worry about what treasures to pick up and what to leave behind. Instead, players can collect anything that they find in treasure chests and continue filling out their collection just like a binder full of rares and mythic rares. The goal is for it to feel exciting to watch the collection grow and gain more access to powerful spells and other ways to customize the character throughout the game.

Game Rant: Is there any inventory management in Magic Legends similar to what some other ARPGs have?

Stephen Ricossa: Nope. We intentionally built a game that didn’t have you managing space for your inventory. You will probably eventually collect all of the spells and you will probably eventually collect all of the artifacts. So, instead, what you’re managing is what you have active at any given time, as opposed to [managing bag space]. Instead, you’re giving yourself all of the options [after you’ve collected everything] in order to give yourself maximum flexibility on your deck and your load out.

There is only one remaining launch class left to reveal, so hopefully the team at Cryptic is ready to offer a look at what the Black-mana planeswalker class has to offer in the very near future. Until then, be sure to check back for more Magic Legends news, updates, and features.

Magic Legends plans to release in 2021 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.