Wizards’ Spider-Man Survey Asks If Influencers Swayed Opinions — Players Call It a Blame Game
Wizards of the Coast launched a player survey on Oct. 15 asking for impressions of the latest set, Magic: The Gathering — Marvel’s Spider-Man, and some of the questions directly address criticisms fans have raised about Universes Beyond releases.
- Notable survey questions and creator-related item
- Universes Beyond context and future plans
- What comes next
Survey launch and where to see it
On Oct. 15, Wizards of the Coast sent a survey to gather player impressions of the Marvel’s Spider-Man set. The company often runs post-set surveys, but this one appears timed amid broader player concerns. For reference, the survey was shared online; more details can be found on the survey page.
Fan reception and common complaints
Overall, reception among parts of the community has been mixed. Players have said the set felt rushed; initially it was planned as a smaller Aftermath-style release and then expanded. As a result, many point to certain cards they call filler, and others say the New York setting clashes with Magic’s usual fantasy tone.
Community discussion has been active on Reddit. For example, some players asked what’s behind the dislike of the Spider-Man set on this Reddit thread. Meanwhile, card examples that players cited as uninspired were highlighted in another post about specific cards on that Reddit discussion.
Notable survey questions and creator-related item
The survey asks a range of questions, including how appealing it is that the set is a Standard-legal Universes Beyond release and how players feel about bringing other franchises into Magic. It also asks players to rate the pace of set releases, which is relevant because of the announced increase in output for 2026.
One specific question currently getting attention reads exactly: “To what degree did negative influencer commentary impact your perceptions of Magic: The Gathering / Marvel’s Spider-Man before the set released?” That question was singled out by players as directly addressing the role of content creators in shaping opinions.
The survey also asks about Marvel characters players might like to see in future sets, implying more Marvel content is under consideration.
Some creators named by community members
Community figures who have been critical of the set were mentioned in discussions, including Saffron Olive and The Professor. Links to their videos were referenced in community posts:
Universes Beyond context and future plans
Universes Beyond sets recently became legal in all Constructed formats, and announcements at Atlanta Magic Con indicated more Universes Beyond products in 2026. As a result, competitive and casual players expect to see a higher presence of branded characters in play.
Wizards has not publicly released sales figures for Marvel’s Spider-Man. However, the survey includes questions that would help the company measure player sentiment about the crossover approach and the frequency of releases.
What comes next
Wizards controls the next steps: the survey can inform internal decisions, but it does not by itself guarantee changes. Meanwhile, Marvel Super Heroes has been announced for June 2026, which suggests additional Marvel content will arrive regardless of recent criticism.
For now, the survey shows Wizards is at least asking players about Universes Beyond concerns, the release cadence, and the influence of outside commentary. Time will tell if those responses change messaging or design choices.
