Witchbrook: Everything we know so far about Chucklefish's magical new life sim

Witchbrook is a new life sim from Wargroove and Eastward publisher Chucklefish that will to let us live out our magical dreams as an up-and-coming witch. With the chance to enroll in Witchbrook College where we'll learn spells, brew potions, and much more, we at last got a proper look at the adventure, and it's already shaping up to be one of the most exciting new games for 2025.

The witchy RPG has been in the works for quite some time, but the last major update we had on the project came all the way back in 2019. With a surprise comeback trailer during the March Nintendo Direct showcase, we finally got to see the game in action, with it also popping up during the Switch 2 Direct in April - which confirmed it will also be landing as one of the many upcoming Switch 2 games we can expect to see later this year.

Set in the charming pixelated seaside city of Mossport, the Witchbrook gameplay we've seen so far has shown off lots of features that will no doubt speak to fans of Stardew Valley. With pastimes that can be found in many of the best farming games around, you can get to know the locales, grow your own garden, and even run your own business (to name a few of the activities you can get up to). For more on all it promises to bring us, read on below to find a full recap of everything we know so far about Witchbrook.

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.

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 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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