The developers of Magic: The Gathering Arena are officially moving to unionize, citing protection from layoffs and measures against generative AI as major factors. More than 100 Magic Arena developers have reportedly already signed on with the movement.
Wizards of the Coast, the creator of the massively popular trading card game, has not been safe from the layoff trends that have ravaged the gaming industry. Parent company Hasbro rolled out a major wave of layoffs in 2023 connected to Wizards of the Coast, with more than 1,100 employees affected, including Magic and Dungeons and Dragons designers. Wizards of the Coast has been subject to layoffs as recently as March 2025, with most of the team working on the digital Dungeons and Dragons client Sigil laid off. Now, employees of Wizards of the Coast are seeking safeguards not only from layoffs, but also the growing trends in generative AI.
Wizards of the Coast's latest D&D Beyond roadmap reveals 2026 plans for a more immersive, all-in-one play environment for players and Dungeon Masters.
A group of Wizards of the Coast employees officially announced their intent to unionize on April 27. The group reportedly includes a mix of more than 100...
