WitchSpring R Headed to PS5 and Xbox One - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 29 January 2024 / 2,203 Views
Developer KIWI WALKS announced WitchSpring R will launch for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox One alongside the previously announced Nintendo Switch version.
The game first released for PC via Steam in September 2023. It will get a free update in February that adds New Game Plus, as well as the Hard and Very Hard difficulty settings.
View a trailer of the February update below:
Read new details on the game below:
1. Hard Mode Update
In the upcoming update, two new difficulty levels will be added:
- “Hard” and “Very Hard” difficulty levels.
- Balancing adjustments to some player skills at difficulty levels beyond Hard.
- Some monster skills/patterns will be added or modified.
2. New Game Plus Update
In the next update, the “New Game Plus” feature will be added, allowing players who have completed the game to inherit their save file and start from chapter 1.
- Skip the early tutorial and start the game from the middle of chapter 1.
- A few monsters will only appear in New Game Plus mode.
- New equipment will only appear in New Game Plus mode.
3. New Features Update
In the next update, some features will be implemented:
- Story Enjoyment Feature – An option to automatically advance dialogue after voice playback ends.
- Crafting Mastery – Crafting recovery potions/combat tools three times or more will yield double the items in subsequent crafting.
4. Publisher Change
As some of you may have noticed, we have recently ended our collaboration with the publisher and have decided to independently service the game.
Due to this change, there will be adjustments to the overall development schedule as several complex tasks need to be addressed.
5. Post-Ending Content Schedule Change
Due to the termination of the publishing contract, all schedules involving external collaboration, such as voice recording, will be reassessed. Details will be announced once finalized.
6. Console Porting
- In addition to the previously announced Nintendo Switch port, we are preparing to port the game to other console platforms.
- A physical package (limited edition and art book!) is also in the works.
7. MOFUN Collaboration Merch Reservation Period Extension
- Due to popular demand, the reservation period for collaboration products has been extended until February 12!
- For detailed purchase information, please refer to the previous announcements.
8. Season FanArt Contest Winners Announcement
- A sincere thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Season Fan Art Contest!
- We will announce the winners of the fan art contest and the giveaway event on January 31, so stay tuned for the results!
Thanks, Gematsu.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
