Those who have been gaming for a while will likely remember the evenings spent parked in front of a computer after waiting all day to log intoWizard101, the early MMORPG that let players step into a world of magic. The popular live-service game has withstood the test of time thanks to itsunique world of Spire and turn-based collectible card combat system. But it’s almost time for those who haven’t opened the game in a while to revisit it.
In a post from the officialWizard101account on X (formerly Twitter), the long-running MMORPG announced that after 16 years of service,Wizard101would finally be coming to consoles.The post only confirmed the game would be coming to"Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles," though it did not confirm when console players could expect to get their hands on it.
SinceWizard101was first made available on PC and Mac,players have been begging for a chance to bring their save files to consoles– as evidenced by the trailer attached to the announcement. Though this news is exciting for longtime players hoping to take their Ravenwood journeys away from their computer desks, there are still a few consequential details missing.
Will Wizard101 Have Crossplay Or Cross-Progression Support?
Console Players Will Be On One New Server, No News Of Cross Progression
Though the news of its impending console release is particularly exciting, players are already expressing some concerns over its planned crossplay support. According to a press release fromKingsIsle Entertainment, “PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch versions will exist on one new server, allowing players to enjoy cross-play with other consoles.” Though it seems console players will be able to seamlessly connect with one another, even if they prefer toplay the MMO solo,those wishing to connect with players on PC and Mac will not be able to do so at launch.
Because of this,it’s also possible that players will be unable to transfer their save files from their PC or Macversions of the game to consoles, meaning they’ll have to start again if they want to access the game on these new platforms. This is a particularly disappointing fact for longtime players, though it opens up plenty of opportunities for new players to dive into the world of Spire.
Wizard101will also be made available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, andwill only be available on the current-gen consoles using backward compatibility.This means the game will not be updated for these high-powered consoles. There’s also no news on whetherWizard101will be optimized for the upcoming Nintendo Switch successor, though given its development for the previous generation consoles, players will also likely have to use thewell-rumored console’s backward compatibilityto play the MMORPG.
Regardless of the caveats, this is incredibly exciting news forWizard101players. The easy-to-play MMORPG is a classic for many, andbringing it to new consoles is likely to breathe a life back into it the game hasn’t seen in many years. Those who haven’t played the game since its early days will be able to get their daily dose of nostalgia by starting anew on console.
