Classic MMORPG ‘Wizard101’ Leaves Early Access And Releases For Free On Xbox
By Update []: In case you overlooked this previously, Wizard101 remains accessible for free on Xbox – and it has officially moved beyond being a “Game Preview” title! Indeed, the complete release is planned for today (October 9th), and there’s an extensive console FAQ detailing what to anticipate on the official Wizard101 website.
In summary, today signifies the official launch for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, with crossplay support available among all those editions (excluding PC). A version for Nintendo Switch will also be introduced at a later date, although the specific timing is still pending.
(If the servers aren’t live yet, there’s no need to fret – they’re set to go live at mid-afternoon central time!)
The Xbox early access phase was utilized to “gather feedback and resolve as many glitches as possible prior to our complete launch,” and it’s been confirmed that “data from Xbox Game Preview accounts will be erased, and the entire community will start anew on all consoles as we launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.”
Here’s some additional information regarding the full launch and the culmination of the Xbox Game Preview phase for Wizard101:
Original Story: If you were a fan of MMORPGs in the 2000s, you likely encountered a game called Wizard101 – a strategic deckbuilding game that continues to thrive today, and it has just debuted on Xbox consoles for the very first occasion.
As noted elsewhere on Pure Xbox, Wizard101 is among the few betas recently launched on Xbox, taking form as a “Game Preview” title anticipated to evolve into a full release in the future. It is expected to remain free-to-play as far as we are aware, although it will have the same microtransactions present on PC.
Here’s a direct link to the Wizard101 game page on the official Xbox Store:
If you’re curious about this game, Wizard101 boasts a “Very Positive” rating on Steam based on over 8,000 reviews, with users noting it features tactical combat, an engaging narrative, and well-balanced classes and roles.
There’s certainly some discussion about whether the microtransactions are overly intrusive, but given that it’s entirely free to download, you could just try it out and form your own opinion!
We’ll provide more information regarding Wizard101 below, which is currently available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
“Unleash your inner sorcerer and get ready to uncover the enigmas surrounding a rogue death professor. Darkness threatens to envelop the Spiral as you master formidable spells, traverse over 22 whimsical realms, and collaborate with friends in this nostalgic wizard turn-based deckbuilding MMORPG.
Prepare for combat by collecting spell cards and constructing your spell deck. Refine your strategy to unleash potent magic and vanquish enemies in exhilarating turn-based card battles. Add/remove spell cards before every duel to tactically acquire the cards you require when you need them! Defeat enemies solo or join forces with friends for maximum effectiveness.”
Have you ever played Wizard101? Eager to experience it on Xbox? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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