Witchbrook launches on 28 January 2027 according to Chucklefish as of 12 November 2026, on the same day for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. It joins Xbox Game Pass on day one. The launch price is $24.99, and regional prices will follow closer to release. Below you will find what is known about the launch time, platforms, pre-orders and physical editions, and why the game was delayed twice.
When Witchbrook launches (per Chucklefish as of 12 November 2026)
Chucklefish revealed the 28 January 2027 date on 28 October 2026 during the Nintendo Indie World showcase, together with a new Release Date Trailer. The blog post on the official site is dated 27 October 2026 because it went out on US time. The same date appears in the press release, the official FAQ and the stores: Steam, the Nintendo eShop and the PlayStation Store all list it.
Witchbrook is developed by London-based Chucklefish together with Robotality from Hameln, Germany, and Chucklefish is also the publisher. You can read the announcement on the Witchbrook blog. For an overview of the game itself, see what Witchbrook is.
Launch time: what is and is not known
The only official time comes from the PlayStation Store. Its Czech region page lists the PS5 version for 28 January 2027 at 12:00 UTC, which is 13:00 CET. That applies to PS5 only.
Steam, the Nintendo eShop and Xbox do not list a time, and Chucklefish had not announced one as of 12 November 2026. We are not guessing or converting time zones for those platforms. Once the studio confirms an unlock time, we will add it here.
Platforms
| Platform | Store | Date per Chucklefish as of 12 November 2026 | Launch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Windows only) | Steam | 28 January 2027 | not announced |
| Nintendo Switch | Nintendo eShop | 28 January 2027 | not announced |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo eShop | 28 January 2027 | not announced |
| Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC | Xbox Store / Microsoft Store | 28 January 2027 | not announced |
| PlayStation 5 | PlayStation Store | 28 January 2027 | 12:00 UTC (13:00 CET) per PS Store |
PlayStation was missing from the platform list for a long time. Chucklefish only added PS5 with the date announcement on 28 October 2026, with PlayEveryWare helping on the port. A PS4 version has not been announced. On Steam the game is Windows only, with no Mac or Linux build listed. The Xbox Store also lists a PC version and Smart Delivery.
Switch and Switch 2 have two separate eShop listings. What that means, and what the game needs on PC, is covered in our guide to Witchbrook system requirements.
Price and regional pricing
Chucklefish lists a launch price of $24.99. Regional prices in euros, pounds and other currencies will be shared closer to launch, according to the studio. Until then we are not converting the dollar price.
As of 12 November 2026, neither Steam (Czech region) nor the Xbox Store shows a price, and the US Nintendo eShop does not list one either.
Pre-orders and physical editions
You cannot pre-order Witchbrook as of 12 November 2026. Steam has no price or purchasable package, the PlayStation Store shows the game as “Announced” with only an Add to Wishlist button, and the Nintendo eShop has no price. For now you can wishlist it, for example on Steam or the PlayStation Store.
A physical Standard Edition and a Collector’s Edition are in the works. Both will arrive a little while after the digital release, and Chucklefish will announce platforms and contents later. No other digital editions, such as a Deluxe version or a soundtrack bundle, have been announced.
Witchbrook on Game Pass
Witchbrook will be on Xbox Game Pass from day one. Chucklefish confirmed this in its March 2025 press release and again on 28 October 2026. The press release does not name a specific tier, only Game Pass from day one. Whether the subscription pays off for you is covered in our Game Pass guide.
You can play Witchbrook solo or online with friends. How that works is explained in our Witchbrook co-op guide.
Delays: winter 2025 to 2026 to 2027
Witchbrook has been a long time coming. The concept, working title “Magic School Game”, was pitched internally at Chucklefish by Rosie Ball and Abi Cooke in 2016. According to the press, a first teaser was shown that same year. The game was previously called Spellbound.
- 27 March 2025: the First Look trailer in a Nintendo Direct, with a winter 2025 release window.
- 15 October 2025: the first delay, from winter 2025 to 2026, despite good development progress according to Chucklefish. The studio also revealed the map of Mossport and mentioned more platforms and languages.
- June 2026: Chucklefish said it would share a firm date only once it was completely sure, naming platform certification, bugs, ports and localisation as the risks.
- 28 October 2026: the 28 January 2027 date and the PS5 version were announced.
So 28 January 2027 is the second shift: winter 2025, then 2026, and finally January 2027. More Witchbrook guides are collected in our Witchbrook hub.
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FAQ
According to Chucklefish as of 12 November 2026, Witchbrook launches on 28 January 2027 on PC, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PS5, on the same day everywhere.
Only the PlayStation Store lists a time: 12:00 UTC (13:00 CET), for PS5 only. Chucklefish had not announced a time for Steam, Switch or Xbox as of 12 November 2026.
$24.99 at launch. Chucklefish will share regional prices closer to release.
Yes, Chucklefish has confirmed Xbox Game Pass from day one. It has not named a specific tier.
Not as of 12 November 2026. The stores do not show a price or a purchase option yet, so you can only add the game to your wishlist.
Information verified on 12 November 2026. We will update this article once regional prices are announced and again after launch. More guides are in the Witchbrook section.