Magic: The Gathering Arena is a collectible card game that features decades’ worth of unique cards that you can collect. Hundreds of thousands of players compete every day on rated and unrated game modes to test their decks. With dozens of competitive deckbuilding options and even more if you’re the type to try our weird variations. The only thing left for you is to create an account and start from the bottom up by collecting the cards you’ll need to build a deck!

How to Install Magic: The Gathering Arena on PC

• Go to the game’s page, and click on the “Play Magic: The Gathering Arena on PC” button.
• Open the file from your browser’s downloads section.
• Install BlueStacks and launch it on your PC or Mac.
• Sign in to the Google Play Store, install the game, and start playing.

How to Install Magic: The Gathering Arena on Mac with BlueStacks Air

• Download BlueStacks Air: Go to the game’s page and click on the “Play Magic: The Gathering Arena on Mac” button to get the installer.
• Install BlueStacks Air: Double-click the BlueStacksInstaller.pkg file. Follow the wizard to complete the installation.
• Launch and Sign-In: Open BlueStacks Air from the Launchpad or Applications folder. Sign in with your Google account to access the Play Store.
• Install Magic: The Gathering Arena: Search for Magic: The Gathering Arena in the Play Store and install it.
• Enjoy Playing! Launch the game and start playing!

For Those Who Already Have BlueStacks Installed

• Go to the game’s page, and click on the “Magic: The Gathering Arena on PC” button.
• Launch BlueStacks on your PC or Mac
• Install the game from the BlueStacks Store or Google Play Store. 
• Start Playing!

Minimum System Requirements

BlueStacks offers the best performance and graphics for games like Magic: The Gathering Arena, boasting highly accessible PC or Mac requirements:

• OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above
• Processor: Intel, AMD Processor or Apple Silicon Processor (M1-M4)
• RAM: Your PC or Mac must have at least 4GB of RAM
• Storage: 10GB Free Disk Space
• Permissions: Administrator access on your PC or Mac.
• Graphics drivers: Up-to-date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Useful Features When Playing MTG: Arena

BlueStacks isn’t just a place where you can play mobile games. If that were the case, you’d be convinced to download the game directly on PC because it’s a lot easier. The platform offers so much more for gaming that most computers and mobile phones have had trouble executing process-heavy applications like Magic: The Gathering Arena. Let’s look at some of the best features that you can take advantage of when you play MTG Arena on BlueStacks.

Multi-Instance Function

The Multi-Instance Function is one of BlueStacks’ most prominent features. This feature allows players to open two or more instances of BlueStacks, which they can use to play multiple games at the same time. Most players are always craving different ways to play multiple games simultaneously, but most of the time, their PCs aren’t optimized to give them that opportunity. Luckily, mobile games are intended to run on less powerful devices so that you can take advantage of them better.

Magic: The Gathering Arena is a game that you can play for hours and never get bored, but after a few losses, you’ll need a bit of time to cool down so that you don’t end up getting salty about the results. You can also try using those two or more instances of BlueStacks to play multiple MTG Arena applications at the same time. It’s up to you how you can take advantage of this feature since it’s extremely flexible and allows users to maximize their playing experience.

Keymapping Tool

The BlueStacks Controls Editor Function allows players to map out their keyboard buttons as command prompts to emulate the touch screen controls. This feature makes it easier to transition from playing on the smartphone to the PC. Games with complex movement feature benefit from this feature because they make maneuver easier. If you don’t like the idea of mapping out keys by yourself, BlueStacks already has a default set of controls prepared for you.

This feature is handy if you’re playing MTG Arena. For those who have already played the game before, you know that it’s completely lacking in quick commands that you want to reduce the constant need to click on card interactions that can prove annoying. This means that you can play the game at a faster pace. You also don’t have to worry about misclicking on cards or commands that almost always result in you losing the game, which most players struggle with the game.

Start Building the Strongest Deck!

Now that you’re ready to play MTG Arena, the first step you need to take is building your very first deck! Even though the physical version of the game requires you to spend a good amount of money on building a decent deck, MTG Arena allows players to build a deck without paying any cash. For F2P users, all you need to invest in the game is your time and dedication to complete various tasks that allow you to earn boosters and other types of resources.

Once you’ve built a deck you want, you can start climbing the ladder and try reaching the top of the rankings and making a name for yourself. The best of the best even compete in esports competitions, winning large sums of money when they take home the trophy. This can be a dream that you can strive to achieve, and it all starts with building your first deck in the game that you can use to build even better decks in the future! Enjoy playing Magic: The Gathering Arena on PC or laptop with BlueStacks!