Kinetic Publishing and Vonder Games have announced that their cosy wizard life sim Aether Wizard Life is in development for Nintendo Switch 2.
The game is set in the town of Starfell, a place that is haunted both by spirits of the dead and the machinations of a secret organisation set on kidnapping wizards and burning them at the stake.
You play as a young apprentice mage who wakes up each morning in a customisable walking castle, and are free to choose what tasks you take on every day. Those activities range from growing magical crops to caring for exotic creatures and confronting monsters dwelling in dungeons to helping the townsfolk with their problems.
It is up to you to investigate the mystery surrounding the clandestine group that plagues the town, discovering clues that will help you to solve the riddle that lies at the heart of the town.
“We were inspired by the indie games we love to play – Spiritfarer, Stardew Valley, Dave the Diver – as well as the beautiful animation of Studio Ghibli,” explains Vonder Games producer Shin Wang. “With Aether Wizard Life, we wanted to create a truly magical world for players to get lost in, where they can choose exactly how they want to spend each day, and can truly feel like they belong.”
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- Mastery of Magic: Discover 30+ wizard skills such as spellcasting, weapon crafting, summoning, elemental combat, rune crafting, and even time manipulation.
- Discover Starfell: Explore a haunted town filled with magic, mystery, and romance.
- Move-in Castle: Players can build their very own walking castle, customising its rooms and appearance to aid their magical endeavours.
- Romance is Magic: Meet a selection of dateable NPCs that players can woo, and even marry.
- Your Day, Your Way: Choose from a wide selection of activities including botany, animal care, potion brewing, tavern management, dungeon exploration, and more!
- Help the Town: Fulfill requests from the townsfolk to help them rebuild their lives, all while attempting to solve the mystery of the missing mages.
Aether Wizard Life will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in Autumn 2028.
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