The full 3D remastered version of the first Wizardry series “Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord” will be released on May 23rd (Thursday)!

Drecom Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Hiroki Naito) has announced that DIGITAL ECLIPSE (Location: California, USA, President: The official release version of “Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord,” a remake of the first Wizardry series by Ethan Zoubek (supported in 6 languages including Japanese), will be released on Thursday, May 23rd on Nintendo Switch. We would like to inform you that it has been decided to be released for (TM) / PlayStation(R)4 / PlayStation(R)5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S / PC (Steam(R)︎).

Drecom is also developing multiple other content related to “Wizardry”. Please look forward to the future development of “Wizardry”.

About “Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord”

“Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord” is the first installment in the Wizardry series for home computers, published in 1981 by Sir-Tech Software, Inc. (currently SirTech Entertainment Corp.). Released the original version as. It is one of the important games that launched the role-playing game genre as the first party-type dungeon RPG, and it is a title that influenced later domestic RPGs.

DIGITAL ECLIPSE builds directly on the code of the original Apple II version of the game, signing a deal with Drecom to register the Wizardry trademark and SirTech Entertainment Corp. to remaster Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. doing.

This full 3D remastered version by DIGITAL ECLIPSE retains the gameplay of the original version, but has been improved to make it easier to play, including graphics, party formation, dungeon movement, spell casting, and battle operability. Masu. In addition, this work has been in early access on the PC version since September 2023, and currently has a “Very Positive” rating on Steam (R)︎.

Furthermore, based on feedback from users, improvements will be made in preparation for the official release on May 23rd, and localization support for various languages including Japanese is also planned.

story

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In response to Mad King Trevor’s request, gather adventurers, form a party, and head into the labyrinth to retrieve the amulet stolen by the evil wizard Wardna. The labyrinth is filled with various monsters and hidden traps, and what awaits you at the deepest part is a direct confrontation with Wardna.

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Game improvements

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●Newly added beautiful graphics and animations powered by Unreal Engine
– Added user-selectable options to adjust game settings that were popular in the console version
It is also possible to play the game at the original difficulty level without selecting the newly added options.
●A monster encyclopedia that allows you to record information on the enemies you encounter and check their strengths and weaknesses, which are necessary for your strategy.The person in charge of the monster text is Mr. Benny Matsuyama, who is known for his works such as “All about Wizardry” and “Novel Wizardry: Side by Side Ash and Youth.”
●The gorgeous soundtrack by composer Winifred Philips also includes an arranged version of Wizardry’s opening theme, which is popular among fans.
-Improved UI to make it easier to play with a controller, allowing you to quickly make selections during battle with one button
●Fully localized to English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, and German

About “Wizardry”

“Wizardry” is a computer RPG released in the United States in 1981. Elements such as party formation, exploring labyrinths, fighting monsters, and character growth had a great influence on various RPGs that followed, and is considered one of the founding fathers of RPGs. Many series titles have been released to date, and even now, more than 40 years after its release, it remains a timeless masterpiece that remains popular all over the world.

In 2020, our company acquired the copyright for “Wizardry6”, “Wizardry7”, “Wizardry8”, and “Wizardry Gold” of the “Wizardry” series, as well as the domestic and international trademark rights for “Wizardry”.

▼Official website
https://wizardry.info/

▼Official X (old Twitter)
https://twitter.com/wizardry_series

Drecom is also involved in a wide range of other projects, including the publication of novels and comic adaptations of the dark fantasy series “Blade & Bastard” by Kumo Kumo, which uses the worldview of “Wizardry”, and the blockchain game “Eternal Crypt – Wizardry BC -”. We are expanding.

We are planning to develop various contents for the “Wizardry” series in the future, including “Wizardry Variants Daphne”, and we will announce information in due course, so please look forward to it.

“Blade & Bastard”

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A dark fantasy novel set in the world of the classic RPG “Wizardry” by author Kumo Kumo (his masterpiece “Goblin Slayer”) and illustrations by so-bin (his masterpiece “Overlord”).

Currently being serialized as a comic by Makoto Kaedetsuki (representative work “Re: Life in a Different World from Zero Chapter 2: One Week in the Mansion”) on the free web comic site “DRE Comics”. Volume 3 of the comic will be released around May 24th.

◆Series introduction: https://drecom-media.jp/drenovels/series/blade
◆DRE Comics: https://drecom-media.jp/drecomics/series/blade
◆Official X (old Twitter): https://twitter.com/BladeandBastard

『Eternal Crypt – Wizardry BC -』

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This is a blockchain game released in March 2024. It features a game system that combines the strategic play style that inherited the essence of the classic RPG “Wizardry” with a simple and easy-to-play clicker game.

As a guild master, the player will work with up to 36 adventurers as they aim for the abyss of “Dadoel’s Pit”, a mystical dungeon shrouded in mystery. When you return from the dungeon, you can obtain treasure chests and Blood Crystals ($BC tokens). Also, adventurers (NFT) have various characteristics depending on the combination of occupation, race, and personality.

◆Official website: https://wiz-eternalcrypt.com
◆Official X (old Twitter): https://twitter.com/WizardryBC

“Wizardry Variants Daphne”

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This is a completely new 3D dungeon RPG for smartphones in the “Wizardry” series currently under development.

In “Wizardry Variants Daphne”, you will aim deep into the abyss while solving various quests and mysteries centered around a dungeon called “Abyss”.

Based on the feedback from the closed beta test in October 2023, we are continuing to make improvements to further improve the quality.

◆Official website: https://wizardry.info/daphne/
◆Official X (old Twitter): https://twitter.com/Wizardry_Daphne

Title summary

title	“Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord”
release date	Scheduled for May 23, 2024
Genre	RPG
Compatible models	Nintendo Switch(TM) / PlayStation(R)4 / PlayStation(R)5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X\|S / PC (Steam(R)︎) *The PC version (Steam(R)︎) will start early access from September 2023.
supported language	English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, German *Languages other than English will be supported in the release on May 23, 2024.
Rights notation	Wizardry(TM) is a registered trademark of Drecom Co., Ltd. Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Copyright (C) (1981-2024) by FRPG Corporation. All rights Reserved. Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a copyrighted program licensed to SirTech Entertainment Corp by FRPG Corporation. Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord has been licensed to Digital Eclipse Entertainment Partners Co., by SirTech Entertainment Corp.