Believe it or not, the classic free-to-play MMORPG Wizard101 is coming to video game consoles. Developer KingsIsle posted an announcement today. It should be noted that a release date for the console version of the retro MMORPG has yet to be announced. Here’s what to expect from the blast into the past that is Wizard101 when it finally arrives on Nintendo Switch.
“Dark magic has taken over Wizard City and 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 that threaten the balance of everything. Unlock your inner magic and prepare to unravel the mysteries surrounding the professor-turned-rogue. As you master powerful spells, darkness threatens to engulf the Spiral.
Perfect your strategy to unleash powerful magic and defeat your enemies in an exciting turn-based card battle. Add or remove spell cards before each battle to strategically get the cards you need when you need them! Take down enemies solo or team up with friends for maximum effectiveness.
Take time to relax and rest before the next big battle with numerous side systems! Hatch and train countless adorable pets, craft powerful weapons and gear, collect hefty rewards by gardening, catch your best catches by fishing, or deck out your castle to your heart’s content. Spiral is always expanding with new, exciting worlds, fun features and exciting adventures. Are you up to the challenge?”
Main features of Wizard101:
- Team up for success: Join millions of other wizards in their adventures in The Spiral. Whether you’re seeking help with a challenging enemy, trading valuable cards for treasure, or hatching powerful pets, teaming up with friends can be both fun and rewarding.
- Practice makes perfect: Head to the arena to prove your deck building prowess! Improve your ranking and fight your way to the top of the leaderboard in 1v1 or team fights.
- Driving through space and time: Uncover secrets and explore vast worlds in an ever-expanding story. With over a thousand hours of content to search and 20 worlds to discover, there’s always a new adventure on the horizon.
- Weekly prizes: Earn incredible exclusive rewards in special limited time events! Events change weekly and so do rewards!
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Source: KingsIsle