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Wizard101

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Online Multiplayer
Developer: KingsIsle Entertainment

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'Wizard101' Is Coming To Nintendo Switch, PlayStation And Xbox With Cross-play Support - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2024 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT

Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.

Wizard101 features fantasy adventure and collectible card-style game play plus fun arcade mini-games. Under the direction of noted online game developer J. Todd Coleman, Wizard101 has been designed for collaborative play in which players benefit from playing together. A tiered chat system and pre-defined naming system is in place to create a safe online environment for tween and teen audiences while still providing engaging entertainment for the entire family.

As part of the character creation process, players will take a quiz to determine which of Ravenwood's seven schools of magic best suits their personality before they begin to collect and cast spells summoning imaginary and frequently silly cinematic creatures. As the player adventures through 3D environments encountering scenarios and characters based on history, mythology, pop culture and pure fantasy they will be able to upgrade their costume and magical accessories, adopt bizarre pets, solve puzzles, make friends and more.

Wizard101's collaborative play style supports an environment where players benefit from working together in adventure quests. A tiered chat system and pre-defined character name generator create a safe community for younger players while an Arena provides a spot for more traditional gamers to show off their player versus player spell-casting skills. As they adventure, players can upgrade their costume and magical accessories, adopt bizarre pets, solve puzzles and play mini-games. At launch, Wizard101 will be free to play, with advanced play content available by subscription.

As student Wizards, you’ll embark on hundreds of quests with hours of fully voiced-over story content, explore 20 whimsical worlds, and become part of a bustling and vibrant community of active players.

KingsIsle Entertainment is delighted to announce its plans to release its free-to-play magic school MMORPG Wizard101 on consoles.

Would-be student wizards on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch consoles can soon enroll and undertake the same journey that first launched on PC in 2008.

The PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch versions will exist on one new server, allowing players to enjoy cross-play with other consoles.

A release date for the console versions will be announced at a later date.

Features include:

  • Team Up for Success: Join millions of other Wizards across your adventures in The Spiral. Whether you’re looking for assistance with a challenging foe, trading valuable Treasure Cards, or hatching powerful pets, teaming up with friends can be both fun and useful.
  • Practice Makes Perfect: Head to the arena to prove your deckbuilding might! Improve your rank and fight to the top of the leaderboard in 1v1 or team-based battles.
  • A Ride Through Space and Time: Uncover secrets and explore vast worlds in an ever-expanding story. With over a thousand hours of questing content and 20 worlds to discover, there’s always a new adventure on the horizon.
  • Weekly Rewards: Earn incredible exclusive rewards in special limited-time events! Events rotate weekly, and so do the rewards!

Currently available for PC (Steam), Wizard101 is coming to PS4, PS5 (in PS4 compatibility mode), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (in Xbox One compatibility mode), and Nintendo Switch.


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