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Atari announced it acquired the rights to Wizardry’s first five games and the underlying IP, with plans for re-releases and multimedia spinoffs, while Drecom says it retains ownership and management of the remaining Wizardry titles and branding; the unusual split creates dual custodians for the venerable RPG and a path toward broader franchise development.
Atari announced it has acquired the complete and exclusive rights to the first five Wizardry games and related IP, with plans to remaster, re-release, and expand the franchise across merchandise, books, comics, and TV/film projects. Wizardry 6–8 are owned by Drecom and not included in the deal, and a 2024 remake by Digital Eclipse has helped revive interest in the original series.
The classic RPG Wizardry, which inspired games like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, has been modernized with new 3D visuals and quality-of-life improvements in Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. This remaster retains the original game's challenging gameplay while making it more accessible to contemporary players, offering a rich experience for fans of classic RPGs.
The influential RPG Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, originally released in 1981, has been remade by Digital Eclipse and is now available on Steam. The remake retains the original game's code but features modernized visuals, sound, and UI, along with improved party management, navigation, spellcasting, and combat systems. The game remains challenging but includes quality-of-life improvements to make it more accessible to new players.
Developer Digital Eclipse is remaking the iconic party-based RPG, Wizardry, which was first released in 1981. The modernized version, called Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, retains the original Apple II code but features updated graphics and quality-of-life improvements. Considered the first party-based RPG, Wizardry inspired popular franchises like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. Digital Eclipse, known for retro compilations, has released an early access build of the game on Steam and GOG, with the price expected to increase closer to the official release.