Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Night Boxes Delayed in North and Latin America

Wizards of the Coast announced a shipping issue that delayed deliveries of Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Night boxes across North America and Latin America, a disruption that directly affects limited play at local game stores. The company said the Draft Night product will arrive in two waves during the weeks of January 19 and January 26. Other products and regions were not expected to be impacted.

The delay targets Draft Night boxes specifically, rather than sealed product or booster releases, so stores running Draft Night events may see their planned inventory for weekend pods shift or arrive later than advertised. For stores that schedule prepacked Draft Night boxes to align with weekend events and prize support, that timing matters: late boxes can force event rescheduling, smaller prize pools, or last-minute changes to pod structure and attendance limits.

This timing follows recent distribution changes implemented by Wizards, which have narrowed release windows and altered how product ships to independent game stores. Distribution shifts have already shortened lead times for store owners, so a single shipping hiccup can cascade into altered prerelease support and tighter logistical choices for store managers. That reality means event organizers will need to be more flexible when a promised product arrives in staggered waves rather than a single shipment.

Practical steps for players and store owners are straightforward. Verify event timing and prize support with your local game store before showing up for Draft Night or prerelease weekend play. Stores will be balancing customer expectations with what they actually receive; some may hold events as scheduled but adjust pod sizes or prizes, while others may postpone Draft Night to match full box availability. If you planned to participate in organized play for Lorwyn Eclipsed this weekend, check store social pages, event listings, or call your LGS for exact timing and any changes to entry fees or rewards.

For tournament organizers and store owners, maintain clear communication with players and be prepared to offer alternatives such as later sessions, modified prize support, or refunds if necessary. Keeping event pages updated and posting arrival confirmations when the two waves land will reduce confusion and no-shows.

The immediate fallout is logistical: expect some stores to stagger or change Draft Night events this weekend. Longer term, the incident underscores how tightly paced distribution can affect release weekend experiences for commanders and limited players alike. Watch for further updates from Wizards and your LGS, and plan your weekend play accordingly.