Magic’s Final Fantasy Commander Decks Just Dropped In Price Again at Amazon
After weeks of being upwards of $70 each (with the exception of Final Fantasy 6’s Revival Trance, which has always hovered close to MSRP), you can now buy a bundle of all four decks for $200 (or $199.99, to be precise).
That’s $50 a deck, despite three out of four costing more than that when bought separately. In fact, Final Fantasy 7’s Limit Break is STILL $72.50 at Amazon.
Amazon reckons it’s 29% off of the MSRP of the bundle, but given the price some of these decks have been going for (rightly or wrongly), we’d call that a more conservative estimate.
As a reminder, here’s our ranking of the four.
4 - Revival Trance (Final Fantasy 6)
Not just focused on Final Fantasy 6, but specifically the back half of the game, Revival Trance is helmed by Celes, tasked with rebuilding a party after the world goes to ruin.
That’d be a great theme for a revival deck, but there aren’t that many cards that, well, revive fallen comrades from your graveyard or anyone else's.
There are also no big reprints of note here, which is a shame.
3 - Scions and Spellcraft (Final Fantasy 14)
Final Fantasy 14’s Commander deck is somewhat of a rare beast insofar as it’s a spellslinger-style deck in Esper colors (White, Black, Blue).
As a result, its focus is on non-creature spells and dishing out damage with Y’Shtola, one of the two Commanders. It’s just a little slow to get going, needing you to pull out as much mana as possible in early turns to be able to start slinging those big spells.
Propaganda and Snuff Out are decent reprints, but there’s little else of big financial value.
2 - Limit Break (Final Fantasy 7)
Final Fantasy 7’s deck is absolutely fantastic, and actually dovetails nicely with Fallout’s Scrappy Survivors precon from last year (as long as you're happy with yet another bold RPG crossover).
It’s all about getting your creatures to 7 power to trigger additional effects from Cloud or Tifa, while minimizing equip costs to allow you to switch gear and keep opponents guessing.
Reprint value is decent, too. Not only do you get Darksteel Plate, Sword of the Animist, and Fire-Lit Thicket, but Clever Concealment has some amazing new art of Cloud’s disguise.
It’s all about counters, meaning you can buff your creatures, deal damage, and proliferate. It really could get out of hand quickly, and you can even get creative with the Summons in the deck, too.
Reprint-wise, you can get Walking Ballista, Damning Verdict, and Bane of Progress, all with new artwork.
Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He's a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife's dismay.
IGN can exclusively announce that Paramount Pictures’ panel for The Running Man will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm ET on Friday, October 10 on the Empire Stage in Javits Center. The official panel description follows:
“Writer/Director Edgar Wright joins stars Glen Powell and Lee Pace for an exclusive look at this fall’s adrenaline-fueled, action-packed theatrical event. Adapted from the acclaimed best seller by Stephen King, The Running Man is only in theatres this November.”
We also have three new exclusive photos from the film that we can share with you. They can be seen in the slideshow below.
A dystopian thriller set in the near future, The Running Man follows Ben Richards (Glen Powell), a “Runner” in TV’s top-rated reality show where he can win a fortune – provided he can survive 30 days evading the litany of professional assassins hunting him.
Ben, a working class everyman, is only participating in the deadly competition because he needs money to help save his sick child. His every move televised, Ben becomes a fan favorite and then a threat to an entire system that’s addicted to watching people run for their lives.
In the ‘87 version, Ben’s pursuit was contained to one specific area whereas in Wright’s film, Ben has to evade Hunters across the entire U.S.
Wright’s film is also closer to Stephen King’s book The Running Man than the 1987 movie was, making the show’s executive producer (Josh Brolin’s Dan Killian) and host (Colman Domingo’s Bobby Thompson) two separate characters as King had intended.
Nintendo fans have reacted in surprise and amusement at the fact that Sony is running the official social media account for The Legend of Zelda movie — and specifically the fact that it follows the official PlayStation account, rather than any of the official accounts for Nintendo.
The official The Legend of Zelda Movie profile on X / Twitter is verified directly by Sony Pictures' own official account, seemingly confirming its legitimacy. It recently sprung into life, retweeting various articles about the film's production and casting news.
Currently, the official account follows just two others: Sony Pictures itself, understandably, as the company is co-financing and distributing the film, and Sony's video game division PlayStation. That's right — not Nintendo, which created the series and whose consoles host its games, but PlayStation.
"Nintendo has nothing to do with the Zelda series, everyone knows that..." wrote X user Stealth, highlighting the odd situation. "Is the admin trolling lol," wrote another Zelda fan in response.
"This is Miyamoto," wrote Miyamoto. "I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen."
Bragason, 21, previously appeared in Netflix fantasy adventure series Renegade Nell, as well as BBC crime drama adaptation The Jetty. Ainsworth, aged just 16, has only a handful of roles to his name, though notably appeared in Netflix horror series The Haunting of Bly Manor.
Officially announced in November 2023, Nintendo's live-action The Legend of Zelda project is being produced by Miyamoto alongside Avi Arad, former CEO of Marvel Studios. Jurassic World’s Derek Connolly is writing the screenplay, while Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Wes Ball will direct.
Nintendo (and Sony Pictures) are set to release The Legend of Zelda in theaters on May 7, 2027. Maybe the movie's account will have begun following Nintendo by then.
Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
If you've been waiting to get your hands on a physical copy of the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, we have good news: Preorders are up for the soundtrack on vinyl or as a CD. The former is currently listed for $28.99 and is set to be released on October 17 this year, while the latter is listed for $15.69 (a nice little 13% discount from its list price of $17.98) and will be released much earlier on August 22. Get your preorders in quick at the links below.
The KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack on Vinyl, CD
KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Track List
Takedown - Twice (Jeongyeon, Jihyo, Chaeyoung)
How It's Done - Huntr/X (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami)
Soda Pop - Saja Boys (Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo, and Samuil Lee)
Golden - Huntr/X (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami)
Strategy - Twice
Takedown - Huntr/X (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami)
Your Idol - Saja Boys (Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo, and Samuil Lee)
Free - Rumi and Jinu (Ejae and Andrew Choi)
What It Sounds Like - Huntr/X (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami)
Love Maybe - Melomance
Path - Jokers
Score Suite - Marcelo Zarvos
The soundtrack includes massive Huntr/X hits like Golden, which just snatched the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top 100, as well as both versions of Takedown and, of course, some additions from the Saja Boys.
As a bonus, these physical versions of the soundtrack also come with a fold-out poster and a randomized photo card for you to keep. With sing-along screenings set to hit theaters and sequels being considered, there's no better time to pick up a physical copy of the soundtrack to blast around your home.
Outside of its songs, we found plenty to love in KPop Demon Hunters. Our 8/10 review from Toussaint Egan said it's, "a terrific directorial debut for animator Maggie Kang and yet another feather in Sony Pictures Animation’s well-plumed cap. Rumi, Mira, and Zoey steal the spotlight and save the day in one fell swoop, delivering ample action with raw charisma and no shortage of gut-busting laughs."
Once again, I ask: Did you see Weapons this past weekend? Did you catch a post-work screening to temper the weekday blues Monday or Tuesday? If you did, you definitely met Aunt Gladys, one of the most noteworthy characters of the new ensemble horror film by Barbarian’s Zach Cregger — and if you met her, you’d understand why the powers that be now want a prequel that focuses on her story.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, both Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema — the former of which owns the latter — have started discussions with Cregger about a prequel film that will bring audiences all the way back and expose the character’s origin story.
The outlet also claims that Cregger originally had a whole chapter of the film (which is broken down on the whole into chapters representing each of the main characters) for Amy Madigan's Gladys, which went into a bit of her backstory.
Alas, Gladys' backstory ended up on the cutting room floor, as the movie's script had already become too lengthy. Though, to be fair, that does make sense as the finished product clocks in at over two hours.
That omission seems to be working in Cregger’s favor, as the movie already appears to be a big hit, both at the box office and in the zeitgeist. However, THR noted that no deal has officially been made for a second film just yet — and that’s because Cregger is already hard at work on his third feature: his Resident Evil reboot starring Weapons MVP Austin Abrams.
Cregger’s next movie is set to hit theaters on September 18, 2026 — but after that, his next move is anyone’s guess. He could go the Weapons prequel route, he could make good on the original DC script he wrote featuring Joker and Harley Quinn called Henchman, or he could even take up another complete original idea like Flood, a sci-fi script he’s already finished.
"Writer-director Zach Cregger blends unbearable tension and dark humor once more in Weapons, a horror blockbuster that’s less of a blunt-force barbarian and more of a sharp-shooting assassin," IGN wrote in our Weapons review, scoring it 9/10.
Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection for the Nintendo Switch is down to $19.99 at Amazon today, a fairly significant 60% off the original list price of $49.99.
It features a compilation of 14 retro games based on the popular trading card game, many of which are available in the West for the first time within the bundle release, alongside a unique collectible card (Harpie's Feather Duster).
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories (GameBoy, GBC, 1999)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule (GameBoy, GBC, 2000)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories (GBC, 2000)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of the Great Duelist (GBC, 2000)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Dungeon Dice Monsters (GBA, 2001)
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul (GBA, 2001)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 6 Expert 2 (GBA, 2001)
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards (GBA, 2002)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction (GBA 2003)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel (GBA, 2003)
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004 (GBA, 2004)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler (GBA, 2004)
Yu-Gi-Oh! 7 Trials to Glory: World Championship Tournament 2005 (GBA, 2004)
But that's not all, as part of the Yu-Gi-Oh's 25th anniversary celebrations, you also score one of two exclusive pack-in bonus ‘Quarter Century Secret Rare’ cards when picking up Early Days Collection.
This card in question? Two variants of Harpie's Feather Duster as ‘Quarter Century Secret Rare’ printings, making these unique collectible cards possibly worth as much as the game collection alone.
In case this deal sells out, it's also available at Woot. Woot is an Amazon-owned retailer, and you can even use your Prime account to get free delivery when buying.
Bringing together characters, creatures, locations, and moments from all sixteen mainline games, the set is no longer the hot new inclusion (more on its legality shortly), but you can still find packs, decks, and plenty more. Here’s everything you need to know about buying Magic: The Gathering’s Final Fantasy set now that it’s not the latest one released.
Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering - Where to Buy
Firstly, it’s worth stressing that Final Fantasy is a little different from some Universes Beyond products. Whereas the likes of Warhammer 40K and Fallout Commander Decks were never considered ‘Standard Legal’, Final Fantasy is.
That means you can use the cards in Standard until February 2028, and as a result, cards are still being printed outside of Collector Boosters, Secret Lair drops, and the foil versions of Commander Decks (more on that in a moment).
Since they’re still being printed, expect Play Boosters, Starter Kits, and Commander Decks to return to store shelves if they’re not available right now.
Play Boosters
Play Boosters contain 14 Magic: The Gathering cards.
Every pack includes 1 to 4 cards of rarity Rare or higher and 3–6 Uncommon, 6–9 Common, and a Land card, with a single foil included in each pack.
You can also buy Boosters in boxes of 30 packs, or in a Bundle that includes a life counter, card storage box, extended art cards, and both foil and nonfoil lands.
Collector Boosters
Collector Boosters offer 15 cards, including 5–6 cards of rarity Rare or higher and 3 - 6 Uncommon, 3 - 5 Common, and 1 Full-Art Land card, with a total of 8 - 12 Traditional Foil cards and 0 - 3 cards with a special foil treatment.
They’re harder to get hold of, and much pricier, but you can get them in Booster Boxes if you have the money to spend.
Starter Kit
A solid way to learn how to play Magic: The Gathering, the Starter Kit contains a Cloud deck and a Sephiroth deck to teach two players the ropes.
None of the cards included offer any real monetary value, but there is a code included to get both decks in Magic: The Gathering Arena for you and a friend.
Commander Decks
Commander is Magic’s most popular format, offering a way for two or more players to duke it out in a ‘Last Player Standing’ format.
Each Commander Deck, Final Fantasy or otherwise, comes with 100 cards and is playable right out of the box.
There are four available for Final Fantasy: Revival Trance (Final Fantasy 6), Limit Break (Final Fantasy 7), Counter Blitz (Final Fantasy 10), and Scions and Spellcraft (Final Fantasy 14).
The standard versions (with the Black boxes), will be reprinted, but the much pricier Collector’s Editions (with the white boxes) won’t be. These are functionally the same decks, but you’re paying for the entire deck to be given foil treatments.
Singles
Naturally, if you’re looking for specific cards for your deck or collection, you’ll want to buy single cards rather than gambling on opening packs.
With that in mind, we recommend a site like TCGPlayer. Not only do its sellers adjust to market value (which is visible for all), but you can view price history and see seller feedback (it’s part of eBay’s network).
Secret Lair x Final Fantasy
Secret Lair offers a series of collectible sets called ‘Drops’ that are only available for a limited time, and while Final Fantasy’s sold out quickly, they’re still available via third-party sellers like TCGPlayer.
There are three drops to look out for, each in Foil and Non-Foil versions.
Weapons:
Yuna’s Sending Staff (Staff of the Storyteller) - Final Fantasy 10
Clive’s Invictus Blade (Blade of Selves) - Final Fantasy 16
Cloud’s Buster Sword (Umezawa’s Jitte) - Final Fantasy 7
Gaia’s Dark Hammer (Colossus Hammer) - Final Fantasy 14
Tidus’s Brotherhood Sword (Sword of Truth and Justice) - Final Fantasy 10
Grimoire:
Yuna’s Holy Magic (Prismatic Ending) - Final Fantasy 10
Hope’s Aero Magic (Cyclonic Rift) - Final Fantasy 13
Noctis’s Death Magic (Damn) - Final Fantasy 15
Vivi’s Thunder Magic (Lightning Bolt) - Final Fantasy 9
Aerith’s Curaga Magic (Heroic Intervention) - Final Fantasy 7
Game Over:
Spira’s Punishment (Day of Judgment) - Final Fantasy 10
Absorb into Time (Temporal Extortion) - Final Fantasy 8
Merciless Poisoning (Toxic Deluge) - Final Fantasy 6
Unseat the Usurper (Praetor’s Grasp) - Final Fantasy 15
Meteorfall (Star of Extinction) - Final Fantasy 7
The Most Valuable Singles from Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering
The priciest card around right now isn’t a hero or villain from the Final Fantasy set. In fact, it’s the Travelling Chocobo in Borderless Neon Ink, and it’s currently close to $5,000.
It was a Japan exclusive, but other Travelling Chocobos in different colorways go from between $1,700 and $2,200.
Elsewhere, Borderless Surge Foil treatments of characters like Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, Cloud, Midgar Mercenary, or Yuna, Hope of Spira are in the hundreds.
Amazing Magic: The Gathering Cards That Are Still Affordable
While there are some super pricey versions, you don’t have to spend all your money (or Gil) on those fancy variants.
We’ve put together a handy list of Extended Art, Surge Foil, and other treatments that are great cards for collectors or deckbuilders but won’t break the bank.
Final Fantasy Standard Legality explained
As we’ve explained above, Final Fantasy will be a legal set for tournament play (and Magic: The Gathering Arena) until February 2028, even though Edge of Eternities has launched since.
That means even if you can’t find packs or decks on shelves right now, there’s every chance it’ll change in the coming weeks and months, so try and avoid paying steep mark-ups where you can!
Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He's a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife's dismay.
The galaxy far, far away is no stranger to the tabletop wargaming scene, with games showcasing different theaters of war from massive space battles to boots-on-the-ground slugfests. Star Wars: Shatterpoint is the latest offering from Atomic Mass Games. It pits small squads against each other in an attempt to achieve different objectives in a best-of-three skirmish.
This guide will highlight just some of the plethora of different squad packs that are currently available. For a full list, or just to look at some pretty painted miniatures, check out Atomic Mass Games’ website. But, before any of that, let’s take a look at how exactly you compose your squads that you take with you into combat.
A typical game of Star Wars: Shatterpoint sees two players with their own unique Strike Team at the table, which is composed of two Squads. Characters are (currently) divided into four possible eras: Fall of the Jedi, Reign of the Empire, Age of Rebellion, and the New Republic. Squads have three main criteria they have to meet:
A Squad must include exactly 1 Primary Unit, 1 Secondary Unit, and 1 Support Unit.
All units in a Squad must be part of the same era.
You can’t have any duplicate units or characters within your Strike Team. As an example, you can’t have “Ahsoka Tano, Jedi No More” in one squad and “Padawan Ahsoka Tano” in another.
What is unique about Shatterpoint is that this approach does NOT discriminate against the factions of the Star Wars universe when forming your teams, meaning you could have a Strike Team with Luke and Dad Vader teaming up to confront Obi-Wan and Dooku. This allows Shatterpoint to have some really neat and unique “What if?” team-up situations.
Star Wars Shatterpoint Core Set
The Shatterpoint Core Set is a great option if you and some friends want to try out the game. With units to fill out four squads, you can either split the price with one friend and both take control over one pair of squads or split it four ways so you and three friends each give orders to a single squad. This set provides not only the units themselves and some great-looking terrain pieces, but also a set of the game’s specialty dice and helpful tools to help you play.
Squad Packs
Atomic Mass offers Squad Packs with a majority of these offerings containing a primary, secondary, and support unit, along with their associated cards, all tailored around that box’s Primary hero character – a full squad, ready to go. There are also some packs, such as the SWP25 “We Don’t Need Their Scum” pack, which contains only secondary units that can be used to augment other squads. These packs will set you back between $50 and $60, but a single pack contains a whole ready-to-go squad (once you glue the figures together, anyway),
Fall of the Jedi Era
SWP06 - Hello There Squad Pack
Led by General Kenobi, hero of the Clone Wars, this squad is the one you want when it comes to holding an objective. With Obi-Wan’s more defensive Soresu stance and Secondary unit, Commander Cody’s "Defensive Maneuver" ability can make this a tough squad to deal with once they have hunkered down.
SWP11 - Lead By Example Squad Pack
Led by Jedi Master Plo Koon, this pack gives players some good options to mess around with, including the choice of two different secondary units. Do you want to put your faith more into that of the Force, taking Padawan Ahsoka Tano with you, or in the battlefield experience of a Clone commander with Commander Wolffe?
SWP37 - Requesting Your Surrender Squad Pack
Kit Fisto was done dirty in Episode 3, and with this pack, you can finally show off just how cool this Nautolan Jedi Master can be with the nine dice he gets to roll when attacking in close range. This pack comes with two Secondary unit options, Jedi Knight Nahdar Veb and Clone Commander Fil, with Fil’s Clones bringing up the rear as support.
SWP50 - Wisdom of the Council Squad Pack
Pure Jedi power here in this squad pack, giving you not one but two Jedi Masters with Shaak Ti as the squad’s secondary, led by Ki-Adi Mundi, using Form V and Form II saber stances. Rounding out the team are two Padawan learners who can get in close and fight. Fans of close combat should consider this pack, but if ranged is more your fancy, then this is not the pack you are looking for (waves hand).
SWP09 - Fistful of Credits Squad Pack
If you prefer the bounty hunter life over that of a Jedi or clone trooper, then this squad pack may be for you, featuring nefarious bounty hunter Cao Bane as the squad’s Primary and former Jedi and Boba Fett’s teacher, Aurra Sing, in the Secondary role. While everyone here can throw down up close, they excel in ranged encounters, and with the help of Cad’s “Rocket Boots” ability, everyone in his unit can maneuver around the fields more easily to reach those high-up vantage points.
Reign of the Empire Era Squad Packs
SWP38 - Clone Force 99 Squad Pack
More commonly referred to as “The Bad Batch,” this special group of clone troopers who, thanks to a mutation, were able to resist the effects of Order 66. They were also the stars of the animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Led by Hunter with the pair of Echo and Tech as its Support unit, this pack allows you to pick from either the sniper Crosshair or a team of Wrecker and Omega as its Secondary spot pick.
SWP36 - Good Soldiers Follow Orders Squad Pack
Led by Crosshair (yes, the same one that was from The Bad Batch) after he fell out with the other members of Clone Force 99, he brings his elite sniper skills to this dark and elite squad of Imperial Troopers. Along with the likes of Firebrand and her fearsome flamethrower and the supporting Elite Squad Troopers, make this a strong ranged squad that can also hold its own up close.
Jedi Hunters Squad Pack (Cross Era with Age of Rebellion)
While most of the Reign of the Empire offerings revolve around troops that prefer blasters, the Jedi Hunters are lightsaber-wielding units composed of the likes of the Grand Inquisitor, Third Sister, Fifth Brother, and Fourth Sister from the series Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi. With the Grand Inquisitor’s 8SP, it means you will have to choose whether to take the Fifth Brother or Fourth Sister with you in your squad, giving you some additional flexibility in this box.
Age of Rebellion Era Squad Packs
SWP22 - Fearless and Inventive Squad Pack
Create a squad of Lando, Leia, and Luke, decked out in the gear they used to infiltrate Jabba’s palace in Return of the Jedi. Luke features two different saber form options, both focusing on strictly close combat, but luckily, Leia and Lando can support him with solid ranged and close combat options.
SWP21 - Fear and Dead Men Squad Pack
If “you get to have Darth Vader on your team” isn’t reason enough to snag this pack, then it's also for fans looking for a heavy-hitting primary. Vader has the nifty ability “Anger, Hate, Agression” that allows a unit to add three additional dice to their next attack roll that turn, and more dice is always good.
SWP29 - Stronger Than Fear Squad Pack
For fans of the fantastic Star Wars: Rebels series, the "Stronger Than Fear" squad pack is an easy recommendation as it includes Kanan and his padawan Ezra, along with alien best friend, Zeb. Ezra and Zeb both solidly balance range and close-range combat options, while Kanan has a form that is strictly close combat and another that is more tailored to range, giving this squad some great flexibility.
SWP47 - What Have We Here Squad Pack
Does the idea of switching sides and playing the part of a suave scoundrel appeal to you? If so, you should check out this squad pack, led by the man himself, Lando Calrissian. Thanks to his abilities that are directly geared towards helping out other Scoundrel characters, he is a solid choice for the primary unit in a specialty squad based around them.
SWP41 - This is Some Rescue! Squad Pack
Pulled straight from A New Hope, this squad pack features Han and Luke in their stormtrooper gear with Leia in her signature princess attire. As this is before Luke had any training with his lightsaber, Leia fills the role of the primary unit in the squad.
SWP39 - Yub Nub Squad Pack
Have you ever wanted to try thwarting the Empire with Ewoks? Now, you can with this squad pack, which also includes C-3PO and R2-D2 for added support.
The New Republic Era Squad Packs
SWP16 - This Is The Way Squad Pack
Never count a Mandalorian out, and this squad pack is a perfect example of why. Led by the Armorer, she gains an additional defense die against melee attacks for every three damage and injured tokens on her card. This mentality only continues with the likes of Paz Vizsla, the squad’s secondary, where his tactic ability will remove damage or a condition from every Mandalorian within range. If you want a team with survivability, this option is the way.
SWP26 - You Have Something I Want Squad Pack (Cross Era with Age of Rebellion)
Armed with the Darksaber and black-clad troopers, Moff Gideon is all about giving orders to his troops, letting them move again, and making some decisions that opponents take even more costly. This squad, on its own, will require careful strategy to deal with, as Gideon can easily reposition his forces in better spots and give them some free movement to reach those precious objectives.
Nice-to-Have Extras
Once you have a good grasp of the game and know you and your friends are fans of Shatterpoint, here are some additional elements we recommend checking out and adding to your collection.
SWP30 - You Cannot Run Duel Pack Duel Pack
If you are looking for some new variations of Obi-Wan and Darth Vader to mix into your squads, this pack will give you versions of both from the climactic confrontation at the end of the Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Alongside some unique terrain elements, this includes Darth Vader, Jedi Hunter, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Out of Hiding. Both are dual-era cards, with both being able to be included in either Age of Rebellion or Reign of the Empire squads.
Star Wars Shatterpoint Dice Pack
Perhaps it is because I enjoy math rocks, and specialty math rocks, but there has never been a moment during a tabletop miniatures game where someone says, “I wish I owned fewer dice.” Having an extra set of game dice makes life easier, allowing each player to have a set to avoid passing them back and forth. If you plan to play and support Shatterpoint for the foreseeable future, getting an extra set of game dice is an easy recommendation.
Mission Packs
MSRP: $14.99 USD
If you want some added variety to your games, you will want to snag some Mission Packs. Each pack comes with a new mission card, providing new objectives to aim for and the mission’s associated nine struggle cards. The Core Box only includes a single mission, so one of these packs should be one of the first things you pick up once you know you enjoy Shatterpoint.
Terrain Packs
MSRP: $75 - $85 USD
Atomic Mass Games has not only produced some great-looking character sculpts of some of your favorite characters, but they also have some great terrain packs you can get that are all modular. From ladders to overhead walkways, buildings to rock outcroppings, the currently available terrain packs offer options to add a sense of verticality to your games, featuring a distinct Tatooine aesthetic.
Bottom Line
Star Wars: Shatterpoint offers a more intimate skirmish experience in the Star Wars universe, focusing on small and highly synergistic squads that engage one another. That's a unique take on the franchise compared to Atomic Mass Games’ other options. Whether you're a fan of the prequel era of content or the original trilogy, you will no doubt find some squad pack that speaks to you and your nostalgia.
This game is still young and is being actively supported with new mission options and packs to explore, adding more characters to play with. Along with the highly detailed yet easy-to-assemble miniatures, this also makes it a wonderful product for hobbyist painters who have no urge to play the actual game. If you enjoy the galaxy far, far away, Shatterpoint is worth taking a peek at.
Scott White is a freelance contributor to IGN, assisting with tabletop games and guide coverage. Follow him on X/Twitter or Bluesky.
From the enduring popularity of William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies to the recent success of the TV series Yellowjackets, it seems people really dig stories about stranded teens fighting to survive in an unforgiving wilderness. Fans of either story will want to check out Endeavour, the latest series from comic book publisher DSTLRY.
Endeavour is named after the legendary HMS Endeavour, the 18th-century ship that Lieutenant James Cook piloted during his first voyage of discovery, and one that was eventually doomed to a watery grave off the coast of New England. The series explores what happens when a modern-day company builds a replica of the Endeavour to serve as a luxury cruise ship. Fate takes a dark turn, and seven teens are left stranded aboard the ship and forced to contend with the elements and each other in an increasingly desperate fight for survival.
IGN can exclusively debut a preview of Endeavour #1. Get a closer look in the slideshow gallery below:
Endeavour is written by Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn) and illustrated by Marc Laming (Star Wars), with colors by Lee Loughridge and letters by Tom Napolitano. The first issue features cover art by Laming, Matteo Scalera, Matias Bergara, and Joshua Hixson.
Here's DSTLRY's official summary of Endeavour:
From 1768 to 1771, the HMS Endeavour, commanded by the famous Lieutenant James Cook, sailed on a voyage of discovery around Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia. It didn’t end well.
Now, a modern-day tourism company is offering a “luxury” trip aboard a near-accurate recreation of the ship, Endeavour. For a hefty fee, elite passengers can experience history with all the modern comforts. The vacation of a lifetime…until the unthinkable happens, and seven children are stuck aboard the ship, alone and adrift at sea. Rough seas and rations are the least of their worries as they quickly realize the real enemy is each other.
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Endeavour #1 will be released on October 8, 2025, with a final order cutoff date of August 18.
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