KingsIsle Entertainment has officially announced the release date for Wizard101, its popular turn-based deckbuilding MMO, on Nintendo Switch.
Set to launch worldwide via the Nintendo eShop on January 13, 2026, Wizard101 brings its acclaimed mix of magical adventure and deck-building strategy to Nintendo's portable console for the first time. Originally launched in 2008 for PC, Wizard101 has grown into one of the most enduring family-friendly MMORPGs, celebrated for its accessible mechanics and inviting fantasy setting.
The Switch version arrives with access to the complete first story arc, giving players the opportunity to experience the beginning chapters of the acclaimed Wizard101 saga.
As players progress, they can unlock additional content by purchasing Crowns, the game's premium currency. In a statement from KingsIsle Entertainment, the studio highlighted that "players can join millions of wizards in the Spiral, teaming up to face challenges, trade rare Treasure Cards, and hatch powerful pets." Multiplayer cooperation and community events are at the heart of the experience, and players can expect robust social features on the Nintendo Switch alongside solo progression. Wizard101 for Switch supports unified servers with PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, allowing players on Nintendo’s system to interact and play with users on other consoles.
However, KingsIsle confirmed that cross-progression is not currently supported, meaning progress made on Switch is not transferrable between platforms at this time. Key features of Wizard101 on Nintendo Switch include: - **Cooperative Play:** Embark on magical adventures, join forces with other Wizards, and tackle the Spiral’s fiercest foes together. - **Competitive Deckbuilding:** Enter PvP arenas to hone your deckbuilding skills, challenge others in 1v1 or team-based matches, and strive for leaderboard dominance. - **Expansive Questing:** Discover over a thousand hours of quest content across more than 20 worlds, ensuring endless new lands and stories to explore. - **Weekly Events and Rewards:** Participate in regularly rotating, limited-time events that offer exclusive rewards for active players. With its characteristic blend of accessible MMORPG gameplay, rich storytelling, and collectible card battles, Wizard101’s arrival on Nintendo Switch makes the eShop’s library of multiplayer and fantasy titles even more robust.
Fans eager to relive—or discover—a magical world can mark January 13, 2026, as the date Wizard101 spirals onto Nintendo’s flagship hybrid console.
Set to launch worldwide via the Nintendo eShop on January 13, 2026, Wizard101 brings its acclaimed mix of magical adventure and deck-building strategy to Nintendo's portable console for the first time. Originally launched in 2008 for PC, Wizard101 has grown into one of the most enduring family-friendly MMORPGs, celebrated for its accessible mechanics and inviting fantasy setting.
The Switch version arrives with access to the complete first story arc, giving players the opportunity to experience the beginning chapters of the acclaimed Wizard101 saga.
As players progress, they can unlock additional content by purchasing Crowns, the game's premium currency. In a statement from KingsIsle Entertainment, the studio highlighted that "players can join millions of wizards in the Spiral, teaming up to face challenges, trade rare Treasure Cards, and hatch powerful pets." Multiplayer cooperation and community events are at the heart of the experience, and players can expect robust social features on the Nintendo Switch alongside solo progression. Wizard101 for Switch supports unified servers with PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, allowing players on Nintendo’s system to interact and play with users on other consoles.
However, KingsIsle confirmed that cross-progression is not currently supported, meaning progress made on Switch is not transferrable between platforms at this time. Key features of Wizard101 on Nintendo Switch include: - **Cooperative Play:** Embark on magical adventures, join forces with other Wizards, and tackle the Spiral’s fiercest foes together. - **Competitive Deckbuilding:** Enter PvP arenas to hone your deckbuilding skills, challenge others in 1v1 or team-based matches, and strive for leaderboard dominance. - **Expansive Questing:** Discover over a thousand hours of quest content across more than 20 worlds, ensuring endless new lands and stories to explore. - **Weekly Events and Rewards:** Participate in regularly rotating, limited-time events that offer exclusive rewards for active players. With its characteristic blend of accessible MMORPG gameplay, rich storytelling, and collectible card battles, Wizard101’s arrival on Nintendo Switch makes the eShop’s library of multiplayer and fantasy titles even more robust.
Fans eager to relive—or discover—a magical world can mark January 13, 2026, as the date Wizard101 spirals onto Nintendo’s flagship hybrid console.
