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Enroll at Witchbrook College: Magic Life-Sim Launches January 2027

Chucklefish has announced that magic life-sim Witchbrook will be launching January 28th, 2027. The release date announcement of their fourth in-house title, with co-development support from Robotality, was accompanied by an all-new gameplay trailer, revealed during the recent Nintendo Indie World Direct.

Also newly revealed is the addition of a PlayStation 5 port, joining the already announced console roster of Nintendo Switch and XBOX. Whether you’re studying spells from the comfort of a handheld or settling in for a session on the big screen, Witchbrook will be waiting for players across PC, Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series S & X, and Playstation 5 on January 28th, 2027.

A vibrant animated park scene featuring people interacting and enjoying their surroundings, with colorful flowers, lampposts, and a large building in the background.
A cozy, magical indoor scene featuring a glowing fireplace, an octopus sculpture, and a mystical circle on the ground. The room is decorated with plants, candles, and various magical items.

Witchbrook invites players to enrol as a witch-in-training at Witchbrook College, in the bustling seaside town of Mossport. Attend classes and complete assignments in Alchemy, Astrology, Tarot, Rituals, and more as you expand your magical knowledge, study hard to pass exams, and unlock spells on your path to graduation. Between lessons, forge friendships and find romance among a colorful cast of characters, start your own witch business helping the local community, or spend your time taking it easy. Join a club, attend seasonal events, go birdwatching, bug-catching, fishing and more. Renovate your cosy woodland cottage and garden, and customize your witch. Additionally, all of this and more can be experienced with up to 4 players in online multiplayer.

A cozy, colorful virtual room featuring a bed, kitchen, and dining area, with characters interacting. The exterior shows a storefront labeled 'CALICO' and pedestrians walking by.
A colorful garden scene featuring various flower beds, a greenhouse, and a person tending to plants. There are two lounge chairs, a path, and a pond in the background.
An indoor scene of a cozy classroom or workshop, where a character named Prof. Wixx is engaging students with a practical demonstration. The room is decorated with shelves of jars and plants, with various tables and chairs occupied by diverse characters.

In the all-new trailer, players can sneak a peek at life as a Witchbrook student: attending classes, spellcasting, studying hard, sitting exams, and putting their new-found knowledge to work. There’s library browsing, salve and potion-making, tarot readings, and a first look at just some of Witchbrook’s magical creatures. Just a taste of the magic and mystery that awaits this January.

Witchbrook Features:

  • Enrol as a witch-in-training at Witchbrook College
  • Immerse yourself in the bustling seaside town of Mossport
  • Attend classes and complete assignments in Alchemy, Astrology, Tarot, Rituals and more
  • Expand your magical knowledge, study hard to pass exams, and unlock spells as you progress towards graduation
  • Make friends and find romance amidst a colorful cast of datable characters
  • Start a witch business, using your magical abilities to provide services for the local community
  • Spend time between classes however you choose: join a club, attend seasonal events, go birdwatching, bug-catching, fishing and much more.
  • Renovate and customize your cozy woodland cottage and transform the surrounding garden
  • Express your unique aesthetic with customizable clothing, hair and accessories
  • Adventure with friends with up to 4 player online co-op
A vibrant market scene featuring various food stalls, colorful flowers, and numerous animated characters interacting in a lively, outdoor setting.
A stylized, top-down view of a serene waterway winding through rocky terrain, with a character standing on a sandy area surrounded by various aquatic plants and small rocks.
An in-game study session interface showing a cozy library setting with characters studying, a fireplace, and various furniture. The interface displays study statistics, bonuses, and a timer.
A serene outdoor scene depicting a wooden bridge over a small stream surrounded by autumn foliage. Two characters stand on the bridge, while another character sits on a bench nearby. A waterfall cascades in the background, and there are various trees and colorful plants in the area.
A cozy, animated interior scene featuring a living space with a kitchen, dining area, and plant decorations. There are two characters: one interacting with furniture and another in the foreground. Surrounding the house are colorful flowers and greenery.
A vibrant indoor scene depicting a magical classroom setting with students wearing wizard hats seated at desks, while an instructor stands at the front, teaching. The room features decorative elements like plants, bookshelves, and globes, enhancing the whimsical atmosphere.

Witchbrook will be available in English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese on  PC, Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series S & X, and Playstation 5. Witchbrook will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.

Witchbrook will be available for $24.99. Regional pricing will be confirmed closer to launch. Take a look at the trailer and then tell us what you think on Bluesky and Twitter. Will you play Witchbrook?

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