Witchbrook launches January 28, 2027, with PS5 version confirmed
Chucklefish also confirmed the PS5 version alongside the release date and priced the standard download at 2980 yen.
Chucklefish announced on October 28 that Witchbrook will launch on January 28, 2027, according to automaton-media.com. The PS5 version was newly confirmed alongside the release date.
The game will be available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. It supports Japanese text and multiplayer for up to four players.
A trailer showing life at Witchbrook University and activities in the town of Mosspost was released. It also revealed a new character, graduate student Kiara Chandra.
The standard download version is priced at 2980 yen. A packaged version is planned for spring 2027.
A decade of development
The game was shown in 2016 under the title Spellbound and was officially announced as Witchbrook in 2018. In March 2025 it was planned for release in winter of that year; in October the release was further delayed to 2026 to build a living, realistic world and tie together all game elements. Development has spanned about 10 years.
Quick answers
When does Witchbrook come out?
Witchbrook launches on January 28, 2027.
What platforms is Witchbrook on?
PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
How much does Witchbrook cost?
The standard download version is priced at 2980 yen. A packaged version is planned for spring 2027.