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Throw in the existing issue of many players being uncomfortable with Universes Beyond being part of Standard, to begin with, and theres potential for a mass exodus out of the format come June

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So as a whole, I would say its obviously very good for Japan, but more than anything, its just trying to lean into the authenticity of what it represents to that market what the history is with respect to video gaming culture in that region, and making our players globally excited.