Welcome to this week's What's the Latest!
The first ever Flesh and Blood World Championships is happening in just one week's time, going down November 4-6 in San Jose, United States and will test players as never before as they compete across three different formats; Classic Constructed, Draft and Blitz in the three day event. We have the updated list of qualified players, side event information and all the details for the Player Reception and Q+A.
With the World Champs going down next week, we get to know the story, superstars and spirit of Team Poland a little more with an incredible self produced video content piece.
Battle Hardened Columbus at The Realm Games went down last weekend. Check out the full recap and decklists below.
There are still three more Battle Hardened events coming to the United States between now and the end of the year, including Battle Hardened Denver this weekend!
The third article in the Cosplay Corner dropped this week and we had the privilege of hearing from Carolina Alvarado. She discusses how to embody your character with her Top Five Tips for Cosplay WORLD(s) DOMINATION.
The Community Spotlight is shined on London's Shahmir Samee and Shen Ang with a captivating piece by guest writer Ryan Dinsdale.
Chris Bewley shares his thoughts and musings on some of Flesh and Blood's most powerful Classic Constructed decks of all time with The Maleficent VII!
Flesh and Blood has arrived in Brazil!
Last weekend the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro held their Launch Celebration Events. Check out shots of the events below.
The next Flesh and Blood expansion booster set, Dynasty, releases November 11! Read on to go deeper inside the Imperial Palace of Volcor. Play as the Emperor and defend your Dynasty against the rebellious uprising sweeping the land.
Keep reading for the Latest!
Last weekend, the Battle Hardened series returned to Columbus with 136 players for the Fall Brawl event, masterfully put together by The Realm Games! Players took their shot at one of two PTIs, a Gold Cold Foil and the title of Battle Hardened Columbus Champion. The full recap is right here.
Carolina Alvarado took first place at the Pro Tour New Jersey cosplay contest with her Exude Confidence cosplay. Ahead of the World Championship in San Jose, she joins us as a guest writer to discuss how to embody your character for the latest edition of Cosplay Corner!
Ahead of the first Flesh and Blood World Championship in San Jose, Ryan Dinsdale of the UK joins us as a guest writer to spotlight two players from his local community Shahmir Samee and Shen Ang, who will be competing in San Jose.
Take a trip down memory lane with Chris Bewley and hear his thoughts and musings on some of Flesh and Blood's most powerful Classic Constructed decks of all time with The Maleficent VII!
With the first ever Flesh and Blood World Championship going down November 3-6, today we get to know the story, superstars and spirit of Team Poland a little more. Hear the inspirations and aspirations from the team's Content Creators, coaches, Local Game Store godfathers, competitors and community members.
This team is the embodiment of family and community, working together in unity to be the best versions of themselves. Friendships amongst the team which go back over a decade are one of the many elements that make Team Poland greater than the sum of its parts.
The Inaugural World Championship
The apex of Flesh and Blood Organised Play is fast approaching. Four years of competition have been building to this point.
The inaugural Flesh and Blood World Championships goes down November 4-6 In San Jose, United States and will test players as never before. For the first time ever, we are hosting a tournament that will feature three different formats; Classic Constructed, Draft and Blitz. Across three days, players will have to demonstrate mastery across all of Flesh and Blood's premier formats in order to have a chance at the ultimate prize in Flesh and Blood.
Check out the full announcement article with event details, prize information and ticket packages as well as updated list of qualified players below.
The Player Reception takes place Thursday night 6pm at Guildhouse - 420 S 1st St, San Jose (approximately 5 minute walk from the San Jose Convention Center). The Player Reception is open to all World's registered players and those players that have purchased either a Gold Foil Ticket Package or have purchased a World Championships Reception ticket - both available on the fabevents.gg website.
Even if you're not playing in the World Championship main event, there are plenty of ways to play including The Calling San Jose, Battle Hardened San Jose and an enormous amount of side events!
The World Championship at San Jose will feature a full schedule of exciting side events, and as we get closer to this monumental weekend, we wanted to showcase a few of the exciting things on offer. Grab your friends and get involved, because the side events schedule at the World Championship weekend is bigger and better than ever!
Dynasty
Dynasty is an expansion booster set that takes you inside the Imperial Palace of Volcor. Play as the Emperor and defend your Dynasty against the rebellious uprising sweeping the land.
Dynasty is designed to expand constructed play with new support for all existing classes, the introduction of a brand new class, and Relics of War, a collection of Marvel weapons and equipment to proudly display in your own trophy room.
The majestic halls of the Imperial Palace exude opulence and power. As you step inside the Imperial trophy room, you are beholden with Relics of War, symbols of conquest of Dynasties past and present.
South America
Flesh and Blood has arrived in Brazil!
Last weekend the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro held their Launch Celebration Events.
City Class Games played host to Brazil's largest city's first official FAB event and throughout the Saturday, around 140 people split across groups of learning how to play, participating in Ira events, playing casual games, picking up product and forging new friendships with FAB players.
The euphoria and excitement of the audience was evident with the arrival of the game in Brazil.
In Rio de Janeiro at Red Jogos over 40 Flesh and Blood fans showed up for learn to play sessions, Ira events, casual FAB battles and more in an iconic weekend for the genesis of Brazilian Flesh and Blood.
Many stores across Brazil are starting their first Welcome Events and Armory Events this coming weekend so be sure to check out our event locator and search using your city to see where you can get involved!
North America
The Classic Constructed Calling San Jose takes place as part of World Championship weekend November 5-6 and will feature $20,000 USD of Cash Prizes, Professional Tournament Invitations (PTIs), and Gold Cold Foil Legendary prize cards!
This will be the last chance to play in the Uprising Classic Constructed metagame at a professional level, and will be the biggest open entry event of the weekend. The Calling is an open-entry tournament - no invitation required, everyone is welcome to play!
We have three Battle Hardened events coming to the United States of America between now and the end of the year!
The Battle Hardened series is coming to Denver this weekend, October 29-30. You can join the action at the main Battle Hardened tournament on Saturday, followed by a special PTI event on Sunday. This Professional Tournament Invitational will be one of your final two chances to attend the World Championship in November, as we'll be allowing the winners of these events to immediately cash in their PTI to attend Worlds!
These will be your last chance to get a PTI and attend the World Championships in November and is not to be missed!
Close out the biggest weekend in Flesh and Blood history as part of the World Championships weekend with Battle Hardened San Jose on November 6. One last chance to make your mark in the Uprising Blitz format and take your shot at cash, cold foils, limited edition playmats, and PTIs.
There's one last stop on this year's SCG Con series, as Battle Hardened Philadelphia, takes place November 11-13.
Asia-Pacific
The Battle Hardened series will be landing in Hong Kong, November 25-27, offering players another chance to earn Professional Tournament Invitations and get their start on the professional play circuit. That's not all - alongside the main event on Saturday, there will also be a PTI event on Sunday, offering another PTI to the winner!
The Battle Hardened series is coming to Singapore! From December 10-11, you can join the action starting with the Battle Hardened tournament on Saturday, followed by a special PTI event on Sunday, and rounding out the weekend with a Super Armory event.
Europe and the UK
The Battle Hardened series returns to Leeds, UK!
From January 13-15, you can join the action starting with a Super Armory event on Friday, leading into the main Battle Hardened tournament on Saturday, followed by a ProQuest event on Sunday. With a mix of Team Commoner and Classic Constructed formats across the three events, now is the perfect time to get your tickets and sign up for the Battle Hardened event!
The Battle Hardened series comes to Belgium for the first time! From January 27-29, you can join the action starting with a Super Armory event on Friday, leading into the main Battle Hardened tournament on Saturday, followed by a ProQuest event on Sunday. The weekend will see both Blitz and Classic Constructed formats across the three events. Secure your tickets today!
