Wizdom Academy News

Edit: Quick Fix 0.15.1 : OST transition fixed.

[h2]New Features[/h2]

• Construction States for All Buildings: Every building in your academy now goes through various construction states, adding more realism and depth to the construction of your magical school.
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• History of Magic REWORKED: Explore the new room dedicated to the History of Magic. Immerse your students in the mysterious past of the world of Wizdom Academy with new effects and animations. Paving the way for the new standard of the classrooms to come.
  
  
• New Animations in the Trial Room:
  
  
  1. Flying Crystal: A mystical crystal now floats in the trial room, adding to the atmosphere.
     
  2. Door Animation: The doors in the trial room now animate, providing a more immersive experience.
     
  3. New OST for Drought Seasons: A brand new soundtrack now accompanies drought periods, enhancing the ambiance of these critical moments. Plenty more OST are in the making.
     

[h2]Improvements[/h2]

• Enhanced Tooltips: Tooltips now stay in place while you mouse over elements, making navigation and access to essential information easier.
  
• Collision Added for Decoration Objects: Decoration objects now have collisions, making it impossible for characters or movable objects to pass through them.
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• School Name Length: The maximum length for your school’s name has been increased from 15 to 30 characters, giving you more freedom to name your academy.
  
• Improved Room Ghosts: The ghosts in certain rooms have been enhanced for better appearance and interaction.
  
• Pathfinding Optimization: Improvements have been made to pathfinding, allowing your characters to move more smoothly and realistically.
  

Thank you for your continued support of Wizdom Academy, and see you soon for more magical adventures!

- Kipwak Studio Team

Let's celebrate the Wholesome Game Festival with a new update and a focus on cozy content:

[h2]New Visuals & Cozy Decorations[/h2]

• Cozy Decorations: Add a touch of warmth to your castle with a variety of new objects, including a fountain, bench, and birdhouse. Create your dream castle and watch your characters enjoy their surroundings.
  
• Character Interactions: Characters can now interact with decorations like benches and fountains during their free time. Stay tuned for more interactive objects in future updates!
  

[h2]Gameplay Adjustments[/h2]

• Dynamic Animations: The game speed now influences the animation of clouds, droughts, and golems, adding a new layer of immersion to the game world.
  
• Drought Frequency: We've reduced the frequency of droughts, making them a less common but still challenging event.
  

[h2]New Content & Improved Building Visuals[/h2]

• New Teacher Models: Introducing brand new 3D models for teachers! While a few visual bugs remain, we're actively working on fixing them. Enjoy these fresh faces in your academy!
  
• Improved Building Visuals: We've updated the visuals for buildings on higher floors to make navigation and gameplay clearer. We hope these changes enhance your experience! 😄
  

[h2]Council & Policies[/h2]

• Council Mechanic in Development: We've heard your feedback about the council system and are working on a significant overhaul. The new mechanic will offer meaningful missions and rewards, including buffs for satisfying council members. This feature is still in development, so thank you for your patience!
  
• School Policies: Our work on school policies is ongoing. We value your input, so don’t forget to join our Discord community to share your ideas and suggestions. Your feedback helps shape the future of Wizdom Academy!

Thank you for your continued support and happy spell-casting!

Stay tuned for more updates and improvements coming soon

- Kipwak Studio Team

Based on the valuable feedback we've received from our players on Steam, Discord, and through our Google Forms (available in game), here are the latest updates to the game:

[h2]Performance Optimization[/h2]

• Ongoing performance improvements: Performance has already improved, but work continues
  

[h2]New Features[/h2]

• Entrance Door Added: Allows the creation of inner courtyards and other configurations
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Sound Bugs Fixed: Adjustments made to balance sound effects, music, and voice levels
  
• Roof Bug Fixed: Roofs no longer reappear after each construction if they are meant to stay hidden
  
• Alchemy Room Repaired: Functionality restored to the Alchemy Room
  
• Tooltip Corrections:
  - The Trial Room tooltip now correctly states that it provides LP instead of gold
  - The Dormitory tooltip now accurately shows it can accommodate 4 students, not 5
  
• UI Bug Fixes: Various user interface bugs have been addressed
  

[h2]Visual Enhancements[/h2]

• Water Added: Water elements have been introduced to the game
  
• Clouds Added at Max Zoom Out: Clouds are now visible when fully zoomed out
  

[h2]And More![/h2]

Stay tuned for more updates and improvements coming soon

Thank you for playing Wizdom Academy!

Kipwak Studio

Wizdom Academy Demo is officially AVAILABLE NOW FOR FREE on Steam!

It comes with a DEMO TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BF8YP4GqTk

Enjoy wizards!

Dear Wizards,

We are thrilled to announce that the Wizdom Academy demo will be available starting July 18, 2024!

Before this date, we are organizing two early access weekends to let you experience the game firsthand:

• July 5 to July 8, 2024
  
• July 12 to July 15, 2024

This is the perfect opportunity to dive into the magical world of our academy and discover the latest updates. To participate, don't forget to request access on our Steam page.

Until the demo release, the game will also be available for continuous playtesting. You can try the game right now and share your feedback with us.

[h2]Game Updates[/h2]

We have been working tirelessly to improve your gaming experience. Here are some of the most exciting updates:

Fixes and Improvements

• Drought Balancing: We have revised the drought balancing, with visual and performance improvements for an even more immersive experience.
  
• Introduction of the Caretaker: Rooms now degrade with use and need to be maintained by the caretaker. He can also repair damaged rooms, ensuring the academy runs smoothly.

UI and User Feedback

• Extensive UI Work: We have added numerous tooltips and user feedback to provide you with a more intuitive and enjoyable interface.

New Content and Effects

• Professor Recruitment Minigame: A new minigame now allows you to recruit professors for your academy.
  
• New Broken Room Effects: Discover impressive visual effects when the academy's rooms are damaged.
  

Exclusive Images

Here are some images to give you a sneak peek at these updates:

• Majestic Wiz: Admire our new dragon : we are preparing a cozy spot for him in the wiz's lair.
  
  

• New Characters: Our 3D Modeler Thomas made 2 screenshots of his work => new teachers models are incoming
  
  

• New Rooms: We plan on adding tons of rooms into the game, you can already have a look at our brain new broom closet. The much-anticipated detention room will be here very soon !
  
  

[h2]Support from Pro Helvetia and Prism[/h2]

We would like to express our gratitude to Pro Helvetia and Prism, 2 supportive swiss organisations, for their unwavering support in the development and visibility of Wizdom Academy.

Their collaboration allows us to provide you with an even richer and more captivating gaming experience.

Thank you for following the adventure of Wizdom Academy. Don't forget to follow us on Discord, social media, and wishlist the game on Steam to stay updated and informed about the latest news.

Your support is precious and motivates us to make the game better every day.

See you soon in the magical world of Wizdom Academy!

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- Kipwak Studio Team