UPDATED: August 8th, 2019

Important Note:

This information is intended as a workaround for players who are experiencing issues updating or installing MTG Arena using the current launcher. If you encounter any issues when using this method, please be aware that customer support may be unable to provide any additional assistance.

Installing through the Windows Installer Package (.msi)

Note: This will not work if you have previously installed using the Windows Installer Package (e.g. Version 1615, 1539, etc.) If you have previously installed using a .msi file, see below for information on updating with the Windows Installer patch (.msp).

• Step 1: Download the latest .msi file: https://mtgarena.downloads.wizards.com/Live/Windows32/versions/1622.721726/MTGAInstaller_0.1.1622.721726.msi
• Step 2: Either double click this file or execute the following from the command prompt: msiexec /i MTGAInstaller_0.1.1622.721726.msi.
• Step 3: Follow the Setup Wizard prompts. It will look something like this:
• Step 4: Once installation is complete, launch MTGA.exe

Updating with the Windows Installer Patch (.msp)

Note: This is for players who have previously installed using the Windows Installer Package (.msi) and are still unable to use the MTG Arena launcher for game updates.

• Step 1: Download the latest .msp file: https://mtgarena.downloads.wizards.com/Live/Windows32/versions/1622.721726/MTGAPatch_0.1.1622.721726.msp
• Step 2: Double click the file or execute the following from the command prompt: msiexec /p MTGAPatch_0.1.1622.721726.msp
  • Please note the /p !
• Step 3: Follow the Setup Wizard prompts. It will look something like this:

• Step 4: Once installation is complete, launch MTGA.exe