Key Takeaways
- Wizard101 is coming to consoles more than 16 years following its PC debut.
- The classic free-to-play MMORPG will soon be available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and the Switch.
- The console versions of the game will support cross-play between one another.
Wizard101 is getting a console port, KingIsle Entertainment has announced. The classic MMORPG is hence soon set to debut on the Nintendo Switch and the latest two generations of Microsoft and Sony's consoles.
Wizard101 is a free-to-play MMORPG set in the fantasy universe of Spiral. It originally debuted in September 2008 and has been receiving three or more major content updates per year ever since.
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Wizard101 Coming To Consoles After 16 Years
Just a few days shy of the game's 16th anniversary, KingIsle Entertainment revealed that the classic MMORPG will soon be coming to consoles. The developer's brief trailer accompanying this announcement suggests that the newly confirmed port was greenlit by popular demand, as the video highlights many social media comments from Wizard101 fans asking for a console version of the game. KingIsle Entertainment is now planning to grant these requests by bringing its MMO to the PS4, Xbox One, and the Switch. The backward compatibility of Sony and Microsoft's current-gen consoles means that Wizard101 will also be playable on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Wizard101 Console Versions Launching With Cross-Play Support
The developer hasn't yet committed to a firm release window for the console versions of Wizard101, having merely said that they'll be coming "soon." The company plans to have a dedicated server for the upcoming ports, which will allow it to offer cross-play between all consoles. Although the prospect of trying to get into a live-service game with over 16 years' worth of updates might seem like a daunting task, the good news for console users is that Wizard101 is one of the most newcomer-friendly MMORPGs out there. Its longevity hence shouldn't discourage anyone interested in exploring fantasy worlds and strategizing in turn-based battles from giving it a try.
The game is made even more accessible by its monetization model of choice, as Wizard101 happens to be a free-to-play title with microtransactions. Players can also pick up a premium membership priced at $9.95 per month or $79.95 a year in order to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including additional quests, extra worlds, exclusive emotes, ranked PvP matches, and reduced pet hatching timers, among other perks.
Overall, Wizard101 promises to add to the ever-growing libraries of content-packed MMORPGs on PlayStation and Xbox systems, as well as the Switch. Aside from its newly announced console versions, KingIsle Entertainment is currently also believed to be working on the game's third and final 2024 update. Based on the developer's track record, Wizard101's next content drop will most likely debut sometime in November.
Wizard101
A powerful dark magic has engulfed Wizard City and the many worlds of The Spiral. You may be a brand-new student at the Ravenwood School of Magical Arts, but you and your magical spells may be the only hope The Spiral has to thwart the evil forces threatening the balance of everything. Are you up to the challenge?
Enroll in the Ravenwood School of Magical Arts and pick one of seven magical schools to specialize in: Balance, Myth, Storm, Fire, Ice, Life, or Death. Each school has its own unique strengths and weaknesses to master and overcome.Prepare for battle by collecting spell cards and building your spell deck. Hone your strategy to unleash powerful magic and defeat foes in thrilling turn-based card combat. Add/remove spell cards before each battle to strategically get the cards you need when you need them! Take down foes solo or team up with friends for maximum efficiency.
Uncover secrets, meet hilarious fully voice acted characters, and explore vast worlds in an ever-expanding story. Battle your way through prehistoric times, wild jungles, underwater palaces, and more! With over a thousand hours of questing content and more than 16 worlds to discover, there’s always a new adventure on the horizon.
RPG
Systems
- Platform(s)
- Microsoft Windows , macOS
- Released
- September 2, 2008
- Developer
- KingsIsle Entertainment
- Publisher
- KingsIsle Entertainment, Gameforge, Shanghai Taomee Entertainment, Taiwan Taomee Entertainment
- Engine
- Gamebryo
- ESRB
- e
- How Long To Beat
- 170 hours
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