Witchbrook FAQ: Release Date, Price, Crossplay, Multiplayer and Switch 2
When Witchbrook comes out, what it costs, whether it has crossplay and local co-op, and if it's on Switch 2, PS5 and Game Pass. Every answer so far.
Image: via Inven GlobalWitchbrook, the witch-school life sim from Stardew Valley publisher Chucklefish, finally has a release date after years of waiting: 28 January 2027. The date came during Nintendo's Indie World showcase on 28 October, along with a new PS5 version. Here's what's confirmed about the price, platforms, multiplayer and crossplay, and what isn't yet.
When does Witchbrook come out?
Witchbrook launches on 28 January 2027, on every platform on the same day. Shacknews notes the game was first announced nearly a decade ago and had most recently been aiming for 2026. Our Indie World roundup has the rest of the showcase.
Which platforms is Witchbrook on?
- PC: Steam
- Nintendo: Switch and Switch 2
- Xbox: Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
- PlayStation 5: a new addition, announced with the release date
How much does Witchbrook cost?
Chucklefish has set the price at $24.99, according to Inven Global's report of its announcement, with regional prices to be confirmed closer to launch. There's no UK or euro price yet.
Is Witchbrook on Game Pass?
Yes. Witchbrook will be on Xbox Game Pass from day one, according to Chucklefish's announcement as reported by Inven Global. Which Game Pass tiers will include it hasn't been confirmed.
Does Witchbrook have multiplayer?
Yes, online co-op for up to four players. You can play the whole game alone or with up to three friends online.
There's no local or split-screen co-op: Nintendo's listing gives one player per system and up to four online, and the Steam page lists online co-op only.
Does Witchbrook have crossplay?
Not confirmed. Chucklefish has announced online co-op but hasn't said whether players on different platforms can play together, or whether saves carry across platforms. Until it does, plan on playing with friends on the same platform.
Is Witchbrook on Switch 2?
Yes. It's on both Switch and Switch 2, with separate listings on Nintendo's store. Nintendo puts the download at about 1.2GB on either console, and its listing names Nintendo Switch Online for online play.
What is Witchbrook about?
You play a student at Witchbrook College in Mossport, a seaside town. The game is built around three things:
- School: classes and assignments in Alchemy, Potions, Astrology, Rituals, Demon Hunting and Tarot earn merits, and passing exams unlocks new spells on the way to graduation.
- Your witch business: you pay for your studies by crafting goods and services for the townsfolk, delivering by moped and later by broom, and running a stall at the Sunday market.
- Life in town: friendships and romance with dateable characters, seasons and festivals, clubs, and a woodland cottage you can renovate, with a garden that can attract magical creatures.
Chucklefish is developing it with German studio Robotality. It's Chucklefish's fourth in-house game, after Starbound and the Wargroove series.
Can my PC run it?
Almost certainly. Steam lists Windows 10 (64-bit), a quad-core processor, 8GB of RAM and a DirectX 11 graphics card with 4GB of video memory, plus just 2GB of storage. It has full controller support, including PlayStation controllers.
Which languages does Witchbrook support?
English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
