- Patch 1.30 - 15 May 2025
v1.30: - Added elemental variants for basic tutorials in the Citadel’s Training Room - Added a new visual effect for spawning of basic Shaman - Necropolis - Fixed disappearing graphics in Necropolis level in Campaign mode - Necropolis - fixed rotation of spawned enemies - Ancient Ruins - added splash art and entrance to night variant of map - Castle Gildmoor - added splash art and entrance to second objective - Castle Gildmoor - improved optimization on Crystal Defense objective - Trolls in Campaign - fixed teleport inside bound Troll
- Patch 1.29 – Easter is Here! - 17 April 2025
Spring has arrived in The Wizards – Dark Times: Brotherhood, and with it comes a fresh wave of fixes, polish, and a sprinkle of seasonal charm! Whether you're revisiting the Citadel or diving into the Campaign, there’s something new waiting for you. Here’s what’s new and improved: The Citadel – Broken training room timer fixed The Citadel – Fixed invisible teleport rings in co-op The Citadel – Fixed invisible player aura VFX The Citadel – Fixed missing hands after teleporting The Citadel – Easter-themed decorations added The Citadel – Small graphic upgrades throughout Campaign Boss Fight – Fixed rare bug with teleporting under the map Campaign Boss Fight – Optimized visuals and performance on magical crystals Campaign – HUB area renamed to Arbor Castle Gildmoor – New second objective added Spells – Lightning Ball and Bolt damage values fixed As always, thank you for playing and supporti…
- The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood Patch 1.28 is LIVE NOW! - 20 March 2025
We have released an exciting free update today, bringing a host of thrilling additions and enhancements to the game. Players can now experience the all-new Citadel of Aetheris, a stunning multiplayer map where strategy, teamwork, and powerful magic combine to create intense, action-packed battles. New Map: Citadel of Aetheris The new Citadel of Aetheris map offers a dynamic and challenging environment for players to test their magical prowess. This large multiplayer arena requires both strategic planning and teamwork to secure victory as players battle for dominance over the citadel using a variety of powerful spells and abilities. The Aetheris Citadel promises to become a key battleground for players seeking to conquer this magical stronghold. Other improvements In addition to the updates above, several other improvements have been made to enhance the overall gameplay experience. Spell…
- Patch 1.26 Now Live: Cross-play is Here! - 18 June 2024
🔮✨ Hello Wizards! ✨🔮 As promised, we're excited to bring you the new June update! We’re introducing some fantastic new features, including the addition of adaptive trigger mechanics for magic bows in Primeweald Trials (our new name for the Coop mode) on PS VR2 and the much-anticipated global CROSS-PLAY feature, allowing PC VR, PS VR2, and Meta Quest wizards to join forces! Take a look at the changes below: Patch Notes: Added adaptive trigger mechanics to magic bows in Primeweald Trials (Coop mode) to the PS VR2 Added a global cross-play feature between PC VR, PS VR2 and Meta Quest players Added improved global mechanics to control spatial sounds in the land of Primeweald Improving the volume balance of spells, especially the explosion of the magic shield in Primeweald Trials All spells in Primeweald Trials (Coop mode) received a sound upgrade Increased spell resistance of magic shield…
- Roadmap Update (May 31, 2024) - 31 May 2024
🔮✨ Greetings Wizards! ✨🔮 We hope you’re all doing well and enjoying your magical adventures in The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood. Today, we wanted to inform you about an adjustment to our roadmap schedule, as you are probably awaiting the latest May update. Our team has moved the last May update from our roadmap to early June. This will ensure that we will deliver the highest possible quality experience to all of our players on all available platforms. Taking a few extra days will allow us to add more polish and improvements to the game, making your spellcasting adventures even more enjoyable. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Please stay tuned for more information soon. We’re excited for you to see what we’ve been working on and appreciate your patience as we put these final touches! Best regards, The Wizards Team ✨🌟 https://store.steampowered.com/app/11038…
- Patch 1.25 Now Live! - 25 April 2024
🔮✨ Hello Wizards! ✨🔮 We hope you're all flourishing in your magical endeavors! We're thrilled to announce the rollout of our latest update, brimming with fixes and fresh content to enhance your mystical adventures. The roadmap is right on track, with one minor adjustment: the Meta Quest Crossplay feature will now debut in May. The crossplay is nearly working as it should be, but this shift ensures that when it arrives, it'll offer you the most enchanting experience possible. Thank you very much for your understanding on this one. Now, onto the exciting additions in this patch! Prepare to encounter a formidable new adversary in Multiplayer – the enigmatic Shroom King! And that's not all! We've spruced up the graphics, fine-tuned performance, and even added more excitement with additional exploding vases in Multiplayer levels. Patch 1.25 - PC VR / PC VR Rift Added a new enemy in Multipl…
- Patch 1.23 Now Live & Roadmap Reveal! - 13 March 2024
Hello Fellow Wizards! 🖐️ Thank you for the incredible support since the launch of our game back in December! We've been hard at work, and we're thrilled to finally bring you some exciting updates! As always, your feedback and support have been invaluable in shaping the direction of our development, and we're eager to share with you what we've been working on. Right, let's dive into the Patch Notes. Oh, and these are all applicable to PCVR and PSVR2: Patch 1.23 - Patch Notes CROSSPLAY - crossplay should now work between PCVR and PSVR2! Play together with your console friends! General - added better settings for foliage scalability. More foliage is displayed on the High setting. General - global increase in texture resolutions. General - improved lighting and shadows on all maps. General - fixed problems with possible issues at the Tutorial Level. Campaign - fixed and balanced the follow…
- Behold - Patch 1.21 - 18 December 2023
Good day to you, Wizards! 🖐️ Even though the holidays are around the corner and 2023 is inevitably coming to an end, we are not slowing down! 🤓 In your reviews, discussions, and opinions, you've pointed out that there are a few gameplay elements that need minor tweaks and fixes, and we are always happy to listen to your feedback and respond to it. And so, here it is! Patch 1.21 is the first Patch for the Brotherhood update, but you can be sure that there are many more to come! Of course, our work on the major update improving the game's visuals, which we announced a few days ago, is in full swing, and we are also working on important fixes to solve problems with Index Controllers and Virtual Desktop... but for now, let us get back to the point. We're sure you're curious about what's new in Patch 1.21, so without further ado, let's take a look at the patch notes, shall we? 👀 Patch 1.1…
- The Visuals Upgrade Patch is on its way 🎨 - 11 December 2023
Good day to you, Wizards! 🖐️ It's been almost two weeks since the release of the Brotherhood update. During this time, we've gathered a wealth of valuable feedback from you all, encompassing both the positive and the problematic aspects of the game. However, one issue stands out 👀 more than others and unquestionably warrants individual attention and extensive response. Your reports on Steam Discussions and our Discord server (for which we are very grateful!) highlighted that the PCVR version of the Brotherhood update doesn't achieve the expected visual quality. And there is no doubt that you are right! We managed to identify the problem you showed us in your reports, and we want to sincerely apologize that it may negatively impact your The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood experience. Indeed, exactly as you described, the visuals of the game took a hit after the update release. The Vi…
- Unlock the Magic: The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood Update is Available now! - 28 November 2023
Embark on an enchanting journey as you forge bonds with fellow wizards. The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood update is here, inviting you to join a magical adventure like never before! What's New? Form a 3-Player Co-op Brotherhood: Gather your mystical comrades and unleash elemental skills (Fire, Frost, and Storm) against new foes. Explore enchanted realms, tackle fresh challenges, and revel in the power of true camaraderie. Rediscover the Solo Quest in a Remastered Campaign: Venture into the unknown as a mysterious dark plague shrouds the realm of Meliora. Face twisted beings, forbidden powers, and rogue wizards. It's you against the apocalypse — ready for the challenge? Enhanced Graphics: Experience the game at a whole new level with exquisitely rendered graphics, meticulously crafted for the latest in VR advancements. Immerse yourself in a visually stunning world. New Magical Conten…
- Developer Announcement: Brotherhood Update rescheduled to Nov 28th - 8 November 2023
Greetings, Wizards! 🧙♂️ 🖐️ We wish we had better news for you today, everyone... There is no easy way to say it, so we will just go straight up. We are sorry, everyone, but in pursuit of an even more enchanting and magical experience, we have decided to reschedule the Brotherhood Update release to Nov 28, 2023 Even better quality and undisturbed gameplay We are sure that you are wondering what are the reasons for this unexpected situation, and we will do our best to answer all your questions. Making a long story short, it turned out that our game still requires a few final tweaks and refinements. What does it mean? 🧐 We're currently improving the game's optimization that will make our game run smooth on both minimal and recommended specs, unfortunately, we just need a little bit more time to iron out this area of development 🛠️ We believe that a game as dynamic and action-packed as…
- Developer Announcement: New Dates… with Simultaneous Release! - 16 October 2023
Our goal for this update is to give you a spellbinding experience with friends, and for you to enjoy the epic new features and gameplay to the max in Meliora. It is for that reason we’ve decided we need a little more time to polish the update for you. The Brotherhood Update will now launch November 9th 2023 🧙♂ As many of you wizards know, throughout September we ran an open beta for our newly remastered The Wizards - Dark Times, especially the all new Brotherhood co-op gameplay. We had an absolute blast with you and were given a lot of great feedback. Some of that feedback we’d like to spend more time with, especially that which ensures a more seamless crossplay at launch for PC VR and Quest players. We wish we could have hit this update on time, and are disappointed we can’t deliver, but at the same time we know our community (yep! that's you!) and know that you’d prefer waiting a li…
- The Open Beta Summary! - 6 October 2023
For the last two weeks, you have been freezing, burning, and shocking the plague-twisted creatures ☠️ tormenting the world of Meliora. You cast hundreds of spells, gained thousands of experience points, defeated countless enemies, and once again showed the dark princess Abigail that you are the greatest magicians of this era… Not to mention that you have proven yourself as excellent, meticulous testers! We want to strongly emphasize how much we appreciate your participation in The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood Open Beta. Your valuable feedback, bug reports, and awesome suggestions brought many, many important things to our attention and helped us to further improve our game. For that, you have our eternal gratitude, Mages! Know, that we will do our best to pay you back with a refined, attractive, and fun-to-play update 😄 Are you ready to know the results of your recent Beta efforts…
- Unleash the Magic: Brotherhood - 22 September 2023
The mystical winds of change are blowing through the realms of Wizards - Dark Times, and we're here to give you a glimpse into the enchanting world that awaits you in the Brotherhood update 🌌 Get ready to be spellbound by what's coming your way! A Visual Marvel We've embarked on a quest to enhance the very essence of the game. Prepare to witness a mesmerizing transformation in both the PC VR and Quest versions. Immerse yourself in new colors and a play of lighting that breathes fresh life into the levels you thought you knew so well. 🌈✨ But that's not all – brace yourselves for a magical visual spectacle! The Brotherhood update introduces a plethora of new animations, imbued with mystic charm. And speaking of mystic, a good chunk of the world of Meliora has received a makeover too, with improved visuals that'll leave you awestruck. To top it off, say hello to a fresh design for your t…
- The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood Open Beta Begins Now! - 15 September 2023
Fancy trying your hands at Brotherhood early? Join the Brotherhood Open Beta Join us for an awesome 2 week beta event from September 15th - September 30th, open to all Wizards - Dark Times players. Charge up your hands with the power of Frost, Storm and Fire, wizards, and experience the many demanding challenges and deadly dangers ahead... 😱 6 Maps 👹 New kinds of enemies ✨ 12 Spells per class 💫 A Class-aura effect Band together with your fellow mage friends! You'll be able to share your experiences, find teammates, give feedback and suggestions via our dedicated Steam Discussions pinned thread on our Discord server. So, how do you get involved?! Open the Steam app and find The Wizards - Dark Times in your Steam library Right-click the game and select "Properties" Now select "BETA" from the Properties window menu In the Beta Access Code box, type the code: kr34VCd976FKX Click a "Check…
- The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood Open Beta! - 8 September 2023
The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood Open Beta! Fancy trying your hands at Brotherhood early? Join the Brotherhood Open Beta Next Week! We’ve been blown away by the community’s response and have had wizards asking from the far reaches of Meliora how they can come together to support the Brotherhood. Well, we think we’ve got the answer 😉 Join us for an awesome 2 week beta event from September 15th - September 30th, open to all Wizards - Dark Times players. It's hard to believe that in just one week your hands will be filled with the power of Frost, Storm and Fire, wizards! It's no secret that many demanding challenges and deadly dangers lie ahead... 😱 6 Maps 👹 New kinds of enemies ✨ 12 Spells per class 💫 A Class-aura effect However, together with your fellow mage friends, you will surely cope with any adversity. Speaking of which! You'll be able to share your experiences, find teamm…
- We answer Community questions - check out the Brotherhood FAQ 📜 - 18 August 2023
The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood update FAQ is here! Following the recent unveiling of the Brotherhood release date, our Discord server and Social Media platforms have been ablaze with excitement and activity... 🤩 And we just love it! Your curiosity regarding the gameplay of the Brotherhood update was quite evident, and we tried to answer your questions as efficiently and quickly as possible. However, their numbers continued to increase with each passing hour... 🧙♂ Therefore, we decided that it would be easier to collect them all in one list and answer them collectively. And that's how the Brotherhood's FAQ came to be! Let's get to the questions! 1. Will the Brotherhood update will be available for PSVR2 - At this point, we can't say anything for sure, but know that we are fully aware of how fantastic and popular the PSVR2 platform is and how many great opportunities it offers.…
- Not Only Wizards, but Brothers 🧝♀️🧙♂🧝♂️ - 14 August 2023
The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood Fulfill your dreams of exploring a land of magic and fight your way through malignant forces in this first-person VR adventure, this time with two friends! Is your party ready to wield such power? Feast your eyes on the upcoming adventures you will soon experience together with your friends! ✨Even More VR Spellcasting Action The Wizards return, remastered, with the enhanced gesture-based spellcasting system, new challenging enemies, and the ever-witty narrator Aurelius. With more unique spells and even more VR interaction with the environment - why not try climbing some boulders, riding a troll, or even having a trolley cart chase! 🔥Wield The Elements - Brotherhood Co-op Embrace the elements of Fire, Frost, and Storm now together with your wizard friends! Unleash your combined powers against a variety of enemies and explore whole new levels, object…
- Become a wizard 🧙♂ with the Steam Summer Sale! - 29 June 2023
The Wizards - Dark Times now - 40% off Fans of low prices and awesome discounts all around the world - rejoice! 😁 One of the most important annual gaming events has just started, and we are deeply thrilled to be part of it once again. Let us welcome... Steam Summer Sale 2023! It's really hard to find a better time to enrich your game library! Just take The Wizards - Dark Times as an example! 👀 From now on you can don the robes of a mighty wizard and master the power of the elements with... an amazing -40% discount! Sounds good, doesn't it? Sure, but there's more! 👇 🔥➡️ From now on you can get The Wizards - Dark Times with a -40% discount! ⬅️🔥 Our other games are also discounted... even up to -66%! In addition to The Wizards - Dark Times, our other games, such as Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall, also participate in the Summer Sale. If you'd like to see the full range of our dis…
- Get Ready, Wizards! Steam Spring Sale Has Begun - 16 March 2023
The Wizards - Dark Times now - 35% off Hey, everyone! It's time to take the power of the elements into your own hands and welcome spring like a true Wizard! 🧙♂ Wise magicians know that there are opportunities that simply must not be missed. It just so happens that one of them popped up today! We are happy to announce that The Wizards - Dark Times is taking part in the Steam Spring Sale 2023! 🌿 And we all know what that means, don't we? From now on, you can take on the role of a powerful Wizard traveling through the magical world of Meliora and get your spellcasting skills ready for the upcoming Brotherhood update with an amazing -35% discount! 👀 🔥➡️ Grab your special -35% Steam Spring Sale discount on The Wizards - Dark Times! ⬅️🔥 Our other games are also discounted... even up to -60%! But there is more! In addition to The Wizards - Dark Times, our other games, such as Warhammer A…
