Witchspire News

[p][/p][p]Hello Witches! Didn’t get a chance to participate in the Playtest? Worry not, spellslingers, Witchspire will be part of Steam Next Fest! We’re offering a new public demo on February 19th, no invite raffle required. [/p][p]Those of you who participated in the playtest (thank you, by the way, it has been very helpful) will find the demo to be quite familiar, but we’ve put in a few new nuggets:[/p]

• [p]Queen Peb has arrived: This unique Rockling should not be taken lightly, and carries a reward for any brave enough to challenge her.[/p]
• [p]New mysterious drop from Froblin Camps[/p]
• [p]9 new Furniture items[/p]
• [p]15 new Decoration items[/p]
• [p]2 Outfits & Hats as loot drops[/p]
• [p]Improved Controller Support for several menus[/p]
• [p]Added Language Selection to Main Menu[/p]
• [p]Various fixes and improvements[/p]

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The demo will be available from our Demo Store Page, so make sure you head over and wishlist and follow the page so that you won't miss out.[/p]

[p][/p][p]It's happening!!![/p][p]Feb 10, 13:00 CET: Wave 1 is LIVE (10,000 Invites)[/p][p]Feb 11, 13:00 CET: Wave 2 is LIVE! (+25,000 Invites)[/p][p]Feb 12, 13:00 CET: Wave 3 is LIVE! (+15,000 Invites)[/p][p]Feb 13, 13:00 CET: Wave 4 is LIVE! (+15,000 Invites)[/p][p]Feb 14, 13:00 CET: Wave 5 is LIVE: ALL remaining sign-ups have been granted access. And with that, our sign-up period is over for this playtest. Anyone with access may keep playing until Feb 17th at 13:00 CET. We'd like to thank everyone who participated for all your valuable feedback and issue reports. We appreciate you all so much playtest. Please do keep in mind that this is an early look at the game. You'll see content and features that are still in development, you'll possibly experience scary bugs and other issues - and you won't have access to all the features of the game.[/p][p][/p][p]With that said, we hope you'll have lots of fun exploring Vyr's Landing, the first island in Witchspire.[/p][p][/p][p]Remember to join Discord or follow our socials for the latest updates![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Play solo or with friends[/h2][p]Hop on in and Create a World and invite your friends either by hitting ESC in your world and pressing "Invite Friends", or via Steam. In this playtest the limit is 4 players per world.[/p][p][/p][p]If you are accepted, you'll have the option to invite one friend to join you in Witchspire too![/p][p][/p][h2]Explore the first island of Witchspire: Vyr's Landing[/h2][p]Witchspire begins some time after the events of the animated trailer found below, where a group of Witches found themselves in a new world, filled with adventure - and peril.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]You, like those before you, have been chosen by the Witchspire of Noctyria. Sent to this faraway place.
As you awaken, the journey of a lifetime befins, as you attempt to find your way back home.[/p][p]Walk in the footsteps of those who came before, and piece together their story.[/p][p]Discover the remnants of Al'uun, the mightiest of civilizations, which vanished in a moment.[/p][p]Make new friends, and battle vicious foes.[/p][p]Settle down, or keep moving.[/p][p]This journey is yours.[/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h2]Customize your Difficulty[/h2][p]You'll have lots of control over server settings in the Playtest, allowing you to boost the challenge or make yourself very very powerful. Whatever you prefer, it's your world! If you're unsure, here are the preset options explained: [/p][p][/p][p]Easy: A relaxing experience where death is rare.[/p][p]Standard: A forgiving experience with occasional challenge.[/p][p]Hard: A painful experience. Be prepared to die.[/p][p]Impossible: Familiars don't respawn when killed. Drop all your items on death. Uh-oh.[/p][p][/p][h2]Bond with Familiars[/h2][p] [/p][p]After defeating a bond-able creature, you'll notice a spirit appear. Most of the time, that spirit will disappear to the stars. But if you're lucky, it'll linger. Interact with a lingering spirit to bond with it.[/p][p]Struggling to bond a Familiar? Incense is your friend. You can craft incense using a Witchcraft Circle, or acquire them throughout the world. Using Incense makes spirits far likelier to linger, though they are not a guarantee. [/p][p][/p][p]If you see no spirit after defeating a creature, that means they cannot be bonded. We're not saying they don't have spirits... You just can't see them.[/p][p][/p][h2]Chop Down Trees with Magic![/h2][p][/p][p]Craft a magical Sickle to chop down trees with ease - you'll need plenty of wood whether you're cooking food, or building a home! Once you've levelled up your Logging skill a bit, try the Spirit Sickle. Trust us.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Create a Character: *Very Limited*[/h2][p]Character Customization is not yet fully included in the game, as such, you'll be limited to the following choices:[/p]

1. [p]Body Type (of which there are two)[/p]
2. [p]Voice (Victoria Atkin, or Matt Mercer - try pressing Z as you explore the world. Go on. Try it!)[/p]
3. [p]Starting Familiar: Locto or Quol [/p][p][/p]
4. [p]Coven: The Cloudpiercers (Spellblade) or The Nightscribes (Wand). This choice also determines your starting outfit & a passive boon.[/p]

[p]This is just a taste of the full system coming at launch.[/p][p][/p][h2]Use Astral Projection & Build a Home[/h2][p]Press B to enter Astral Projection, and settle down by placing a Hearth. [/p][p]Upgrading your Hearth will increase size of your base.[/p][p]Whether you want to build a cozy log cabin near a pretty lake, or an unrealistic floating tower - we're not judging, it's magic after all![/p][p]We'd love to see your creations, so please share them in the Steam forums or the Witchspire Discord.[/p][p][/p][h2]Acquire Luminaries & Level up your Hearth[/h2][p]As you level up, you'll gain Luminary Points, which can be spent to unlock new items to build or craft, as well as enhance your character in various ways. Many Luminaries require that your Hearth, or a specific skill, are levelled up first. Consider each choice carefully![/p][p][/p][p]Running low on Luminary Points? Find a Luminary Shrine![/p][p][/p][h2]Bond with Familiars[/h2][p]Spoilers ahead![/p][p]The following Familiars can be bonded with in the Playtest:[/p][p] [/p][h2]Challenge the first Boss in Witchspire[/h2][p]Spoilers ahead![/p][p]This early version of the game ends in dramatic fashion, with a fight against a vicious being.[/p][p]Level up your Hearth to 3 and you'll be prompted to "Explore the Ancient Ruins to the West".[/p][p][/p][p]Be prepared, for what lurks within is not to be taken lightly. Good luck![/p][h2][/h2][p][/p][h2]Can I stream or create videos of Witchspire?[/h2][p]Absolutely - and please share your content with us! [/p][p][/p][h2]Can I run the game on my PC?[/h2][p]As we're still early in development, we haven't locked down full system requirements yet. We'd recommend at least the following specifications to ensure a good experience:[/p]

• [p]GTX 2060 or equivalent [/p]
• [p]Ryzen 3 2300X / Intel Core i5-7400 @ 3.00GHz or equivalent [/p]
• [p]8GB RAM[/p]

[p][/p][h2]How long is the Playtest going to last?[/h2][p]This Playtest will run for about a week, so don't miss it![/p][p][/p][h2]What are the keybindings in the game?[/h2][p]As full keybinding support is not yet implemented, please refer to this list for the time being:[/p][p][/p][p]WASD: Movement[/p][p]SPACE: Jump[/p][p]SHIFT: Sprint (Hold)[/p][p]LEFT ALT: Toggle Sprint[/p][p]Q: Familiar Ability 1[/p][p]E: Familiar Ability 2[/p][p]R: Command Familiar (Hold or Tap)[/p][p]B: Build Mode[/p][p]M: Map[/p][p]TAB: Character Menu & Inventory[/p][p]ESC: Settings[/p][p]1-8: Hotbar quick select[/p][p][/p][h2]How long does it take to complete Vyr's Landing?[/h2][p]If you're looking to speed through the content, we'd assume you need about an hour to defeat the boss who lurks at the dungeon in the ruins to the West.[/p][p]If you were to, say, build the most beautiful log cabin. Collect a couple of Familiars. Maybe craft an Epic version of your favourite weapon. Solve all the puzzles...[/p][p][/p][h2]Can I play with a controller?[/h2][p]Controller support is not fully implemented yet. We would highly recommend playing with mouse and keyboard for now. Some players have been using a Steam Deck but we are not yet optimised here either as a warning![/p][p][/p][h2]Where do I share feedback/bug reports?[/h2][p]You can share feedback on either Discord or on Steam forums. We have templates set out for both to submit any bugs. We also have a general feedback form set up HERE.[/p][p][/p][p]If you do join our lovely Discord, our community there will be able to support with any game questions and even advise on some game fixes you might come across. We ask that bugs are submitted via the #bug-report channel. There will be an example template you can use there.[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]We are so excited to kick off our next art competition! To celebrate the upcoming playtest, we want to see your fan art for Witchspire, whether that’s building out your dream cottage, a familiar design you’d love to see or the perfect outfit for your witch - it’s entirely up to you.[/p][p][/p][p]📅 Submission period: Feb 5 - Feb 23[/p][p]📅 Judging Ends: Feb 26[/p][p]🏆 Prize: $100 USD Amazon Gift Card[/p][p]🏅 Community Favourite: $50 USD Amazon Gift Card[/p][p][/p][h3]How to Enter[/h3][p]You may submit up to a maximum of two artworks. To enter, share your piece in one of the following places:[/p]

• [p]Discord - please use the #art-competition channel with the tag Contest #2[/p]
• [p]Reddit - please use the "Art Competition" flair[/p]

[p]Make sure your entry includes:[/p]

• [p]Your artist name or alias in the description[/p]
• [p]References or inspirations to the world, creatures and characters of Witchspire[/p]

[p]To be eligible to win a prize, you must:[/p]

• [p]Be 18 years of age or older[/p]
• [p]Be a resident of the Europe, Australia, NZ, UK, Ireland or North America[/p]

[p]Winners will be contacted through the platform they submitted, if a winner does not respond within 3 days, the prize will be offered to another entrant. Anyone may still submit artwork for fun, but only eligible entrants can receive prizes. [/p][p]As our community we also want you to vote for your favourites and help us shortlist so please react and engage with the artwork you love the most![/p][p][/p][h3]Rules[/h3]

• [p]By submitting your artwork to this contest, you grant us permission to use this to promote Witchspire and the contest on social media. You retain all rights to your work to sell or distribute as you please, we would just like to shout out our talented community from the rooftops![/p]
• [p]You are limited to two entries per person. Please do not excessively spam. You are welcome to submit more pieces of art but only two may be eligible and you will need to dictate which ones are to be judged.[/p]
• [p]All entries MUST be suitable for all-ages viewing. Everyone from all age brackets deserves to enjoy your beautiful artwork.[/p]
• [p]All entries MUST NOT contain copyrighted, non-original material, redrawn work or composite works. We are looking for originality. Plagiarism sucks and we do not condone this.[/p]
• [p]Gen AI or similar methods are NOT permitted. This includes any software that has you supply written or visual prompts and fills in significant areas of details for you.[/p]
• [p]Participants must keep a full file containing all of their entry's layers available if submitting a digital artwork. We'll only ask you for this if we think it's needed to ascertain any claims regarding plagiarism or the use of generative art tools. If you don't/can't provide us this within a timely manner when we ask, we'll have no choice but to pull your listing from the contest.[/p]
• [p]When sharing your artwork please do not excessively self-promote. Being proud of your work is wonderful - just please leave space for other creatives of all levels to feel comfortable to share their work, not turn the space into a marketplace.[/p]
• [p]We reserve the right to deny or remove entries that violate these rules.[/p]

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[p][/p][p][/p][p]Hello Witches![/p][h3]We are so excited to announce that Witchspire's official playtest will be going live on February 10th 2026! [/h3][p][/p][h3] 1pm CET[/h3][h3] 12pm GMT[/h3][h3] 7am EST[/h3][h3] 4am PST[/h3][p][/p][p]We will be opening the playtest gradually to stress test systems and slowly ramp up throughout the week. This is the very first taste of the game and we will be appreciating ALL of your feedback as we prepare for Early Access this year. [/p][p][/p][p]On Feb 10th, we will share FAQs to cover any big questions that might pop up but if you have anything you want to ask upfront or just want to be excited with the rest of the community be sure to comment or join the Discord![/p][p]See you all soon![/p][p]Envar[/p]

[h3][/h3][p]Hello Witches! We are so excited to be kicking off January with some very exciting updates around our Playtest, as well as share a roundup our latest Reddit AMA. We've got an exciting month ahead of us but as always, it's important to reflect on the one we just had![/p][p][/p][p]Remember to join our Discord to be the first to hear about everything and follow us on TikTok or Instagram to see even more gameplay👀[/p][p][/p][p]Here's a recap of all our news for January:[/p][h2]Playtest Update[/h2][p]Did you spot it on our Reddit post? "first public playtest in February!". Well it's true, we are only a few weeks away from our first ever playtest. We aren't quite ready to share the start date yet but the plan is to welcome a number of you in before we ramp up player numbers. This should allow us to digest any pain points and ensure it's as smooth as possible.[/p][p][/p][p]We will be sharing more information next week, so do keep your eyes peeled for information, sign up on Steam and join the Discord to share all things Witchspire![/p][p][/p][h2]Reddit AMA[/h2][p][/p][p]We recently hosted an AMA on r/games. You can read the full AMA HERE. In the meantime, check out some of our favourite questions. This was a heap of fun for us to chat to you all and hopefully we can do another one down the line! For our next AMA, be sure to join our Discord.[/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p][/p]