Witchbrook is a magical new life sim that will see us enroll in Witchbrook College in the scenic seaside city of Mossport. Coming to us Wargroove and Eastward publisher Chucklefish and developer Robotality, the spell-binding adventure has been in the works for a long time now, with the last big update coming back in 2019. But with a comback trailer dropping earlier this year, it's quickly become one of the most exciting new games headed our way.
The witch RPG will let us learn spells, brew potions, and race on brooms as we get to know the locals and get stuck into all kinds of side activities that will no doubt speak directly to fans of Stardew Valley. With a charming pixelated art style and many pastimes found in some of the best farming games, more details have dropped since the initial announcement trailer, from learning more about the weather to a character we'll be meeting and more.
Plus, Witchbrook also made an appearance during the March Nintendo Direct showcase, which confirmed it will be among the future lineup of upcoming Switch 2 games so those of you who've snapped up a Switch 2 will be happy to know you can also experience the life of an up-and-coming witch on Nintendo's latest console. So put on your best pointy hat and get your wand at the ready as we breakdown everything you need to know about Witchbrook, from its characters to its gameplay, and more.
Witchbrook release date speculation
The Witchbrook release date is currently set for Winter 2025. This launch window was announced during the Nintendo Direct March 2025 showcase, which ended on the exciting news that we'll at last be able to get our hands on the adventure later this year.
While we don't yet have a concrete release date, having a launch window is huge news for fans who've been waiting it out for this one. Here's hoping we get a further update on when exactly it will be released this winter.
Witchbrook platforms
The Witchbrook platforms have been confirmed alongside the 2025 release window, with the RPG set to come to PC, Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S.
While it's set to be among the lineup of upcoming Switch games, the new-gen Switch 2, and upcoming Xbox Series X games, other platforms are still "TBD" according to the official website. That means that it's not yet certain if it will also be coming to PS5 just yet, but that's not to say it won't ever be joining the lineup of upcoming PS5 games in the future. We'll be keeping our eyes peeled for any updates.
Witchbrook trailer
The Witchbrook trailer which debuted during the Nintendo Direct showcase in March 2025 gave us our very first proper look at the adventure in action. In it, we're shown bite-sized snippets of life in the city of Mossport as an up-and-coming witch who attends different magical classes.
We also see glimpses of exciting features in motion, such as the ability to customize our homes in a similar vein to The Sims 4 - with footage showing rotatable furniture.
Witchbrook gameplay
With our first look at Witchbrook's gameplay, there are a lot of magical features and extracurricular activities to get up to that will undoubtedly speak to fans of the best sim games. In the seaside city of Mossport, we'll be taking on the role of an aspiring witch who enrolls in Witchbrook College.
The seasons will change as you progress through the academic year, where you'll develop your magical abilities by completing assignments, attending different classes, and gaining more knowledge in various areas. From brewing potions to taking part in rituals, you can even look to stars to "see what the future holds". How curious.
Outside of your academic pursuits, you can also spend your time customizing your very own cozy cottage and get to know the locals around the city. Everyone is said to run on their own schedule, with different businesses in the town that you can visit, from a pub to a cafe. As well as making friends, you can even try to start up a romantic relationship and go on dates. Yes, love can even be found in the idyllic-looking city. We can't wait to meet the swoon-worthy characters.
There have been various posts on social media platforms (which you can see below) that have also given us little slices of Witchbrook goodness. In one clip we can listen to the melodic transitions as a witch visits a plant store in the rain, while another shows off a character riding a red moped. We saw another character going around Mossport on the same vehicle during the announcement trailer, so it looks like brooms won't be our only means of travel.
Respite from the rain...☔ Witchbrook features wonderfully melodic transitions from the incredibly talented @autotwitch! 📷 #Witchbrook pic.twitter.com/AtesdJFiaaApril 10, 2025
🛵☁️☁️#Witchbrook pic.twitter.com/wb9SDxk7blApril 7, 2025
With plenty to explore in the city and the surrounding forest, you can also attend festivals, grow your garden, run your own business with resources you gather, go shopping, visit an arcade, or snap photos with your camera. Honestly, it all sounds very magical.
If you can hardly wait to discover more, you can currently register on Witchbrook's official site to sign up for the Oracle newsletter.
Will Witchbrook be multiplayer?
If you're wondering whether Witchbrook will be multiplayer, we have good news! Chucklefish confirmed that the upcoming witch life sim will support 4-player online co-op, meaning you can get stuck into the adventure with friends.
The Steam page even reveals you can race against each other on brooms or have a spot of coffee together at your local cafe. It certainly has all of the makings of becoming one of the best co-op games in the future.
Witchbrook characters
In the first Dev Blog, Chucklefish shed more light on the Witchbrook characters we'll be meeting, with the city of Mossport and the college being home to a cast of coven members, professors, shopkeepers, and more.
Excitingly, the post also introduces us to the first datable character, Hana Sato. With pink hair that's tied into a ponytail, Hana can be spotted in the Witchbrook announcement trailer. Said to be up with all of the latest fashion trends, she works a part-time job at Calico and is described as being "peppy".
'The air feels lighter when you're around. Like it knows something good is about to happen!'Introducing Witchbrook's first datable character, Hana Satō!#Witchbrook pic.twitter.com/nDXCu6zc57May 21, 2025
While we're still waiting to meet more fresh faces in the upcoming life sim, the dev blog also touching on the Witchbrook character's daily routines, which "allow them to get up to all sorts of activities around the city, and will change based on weather, season, or special events". Everything is fully simulated, too, meaning that even if you're far away from a character as the player, everyone who lives in Mossport is still following their schedules.
Witchbrook development
Witchbrook has been in development for a long time, with Chucklefish revealing it was initially working on the magical RPG all the way back in 2017. That means it's been in development in some capacity for almost eight years.
CEO and lead designer Finn Brice shared more details about the project in 2019 with a design document that gave an overview of the intended direction and overall goal for the game. Hoping to create an "engaging but relaxing experience," the rundown detailed planned features such as wizard duels, forbidden magic, and more.
Since then, we hadn't had much in the way of news about the game for almost six years until the new trailer and launch window dropped. Things, of course, change during development, and while we don't yet know every single feature we can expect to see in Witchbrook, our latest updated look certainly seems to be capturing the intended vibes Chucklefish was said to be aiming for back in 2019.
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