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

Witchbrook has been a long time coming. In fact, we've been waiting years for this upcoming magical life sim. However, despite there being a lack of news over these recent months, the game is still very much scheduled to release in 2026. So, don't worry, folks; we are still scheduled to visit the pixelated seaside city called Mossport this year.

With a college to join where we can study the magical arts - including everything from potion brewing to broom riding, and even divination - we can hardly wait to put on our own pointy hats and step into this new game. Yes, we still don't have a firm release date, but there is still plenty of news and information for us to unpack, and I've made sure to collect everything down below (as well as our own personal opinions on what we can expect based on all the clues out in the wild, too).

From character details, news on cozy gameplay features to rival even the likes of Stardew Valley in terms of variety, a trailer overview, and more, read on, friends. Below is a complete guide on everything that you need to know about Witchbrook so far.

Witchbrook release date speculation

The Witchbrook release date is currently set to arrive sometime in 2026.

Originally, the game was expected to release in Winter 2025 as per the Nintendo Direct March 2025 showcase. However, in October last year, we learned that the team needed more time to get the game in a state it is happy with.

The good news is that a blog post from the team on the Witchbrook website did reference that playtesting has finished and that they are focusing on implementing the feedback, which includes balancing fixes, tweaks to the gameplay loop, and more content. Chucklefish also revealed an interactive map of Mossport back in 2025; however, that looks very unfinished right now.

We didn't get any update on the game during the recent Summer Game Fest 2026 schedule. While this doesn't mean that we'll get another delay per se, it does hint at the possibility of one. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for any news and will let you know as soon as something pops up.

Witchbrook platforms

The Witchbrook platforms have been confirmed alongside the 2026 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, upcoming Switch 2 games, 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. 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 get to see the delightful deign and look of the picturesque seaside city, which is said to draw inspiration from the bridges of Cambridge, as well as the architecture of Dordogne, in France.

The trailer shows off some exciting features in motion, too, such as the ability to customize our homes in a similar vein to The Sims 4 - with footage of 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 crafting remedies and topical salves in Alchemy classes to eventually brew potions, to taking part in rituals, you can even attend divination classes in the college observatory. As detailed in a dev blog titled Back to School, you can study tarot card reading in daytime classes, before progressing to night classes where you can learn to "communicate with the many constellations of the cosmos". As a witch with divination skills, you'll be able to offer valuable advice to locals in Mossport "on subjects such as travel, finance, love, and more".

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 above and 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 exploring on the back of a broom, and also 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 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 a "peppy" character.

The second character reveal came with Eli Ivers, an "eligible bachelor" we can choose to romance if we so wish. Said to always be there with a supportive word, he's known often looking for his next headline on campus, and when he's not doing that, Eli can be found working at the school shop near the college.

The first dev blog also touches 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 nine 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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