On September 15, Drecom announced a wide range of commemorative initiatives to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the classic RPG *Wizardry*, including the release of a port of the Super Famicom version of *Wizardry VI: The Forbidden Magic Pen* and the digital release of soundtracks from past titles in the series.
September 15 is “Wizardry Day,” a date officially recognized in 2025 by the Japan Anniversary Association. First released in the United States in 1981, this title is considered “one of the forefathers of the RPG genre,” having had a profound influence on subsequent RPGs through elements such as party formation, dungeon exploration, and character growth.In 2020, Drecom acquired the copyrights to *Wizardry 6*, *Wizardry 7*, *Wizardry 8*, and *Wizardry Gold*, as well as the domestic and international trademark rights for “Wizardry.”
Port of the Super Famicom Version of *Wizardry VI: The Forbidden Magic Pen* Set for Release in 2027
A port of the Super Famicom version of *Wizardry VI: The Forbidden Magic Pen* is set for release in 2027. It is now available on Steam’s Wishlist, and further details will be announced at a later date.
*Wizardry VI: The Forbidden Magic Pen* is the Super Famicom version of *Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge*, the sixth installment in the series released in 1990.The Super Famicom version was released by ASCII on September 29, 1995. The supported platforms and price for this port have not yet been disclosed.
Soundtracks from Past Titles Composed by Kentaro Haneda Now Available
Starting today, four original soundtracks featuring music from past titles in the series are now available on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and other music streaming platforms. The soundtracks are available worldwide, including Japan, and are distributed by Bandai Namco Music Live.
The following four titles are available: all were composed by Kentaro Haneda.
“We Love Wizardry” (Original Release Date: December 5, 1987; Composed, Arranged, and Performed by Kentaro Haneda)
“Wizardry II Suite: The Legacy of Lirgamin” (Original release date: March 5, 1989; Composed and performed by Kentaro Haneda)
“Wizardry III Suite: The Knight of Diamonds” (Original release date: April 21, 1990; Composed, Arranged, and Performed by Kentaro Haneda)
“Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom Suite” (Original Release Date: December 16, 1992; Composed by Kentaro Haneda; Arranged and Performed by Tamiya Terashima)
Jun Sueya Signed Reproduction Artwork & 45th Anniversary Apparel
Illustrator Jun Sueya, whose artwork has long enriched the world of “Wizardry,” has created commemorative art exclusively for the 45th anniversary, now available as a signed reproduction of the original artwork.Produced exclusively on a made-to-order basis, two versions are available: “Renkan” (60,500 yen, tax included) and “Treasure Chest” (44,000 yen, tax included).
Additionally, a relief-style art board titled “Chain” (11,000 yen, tax included), which showcases a three-dimensional effect, is available for order. The order period for the reproduction art prints and art boards runs from today until 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 18.
For apparel, pre-orders for the 45th-anniversary original-design T-shirts (Black/White, 10,780 yen each, tax included) begin today. The stadium jacket (41,800 yen, tax included), limited to 100 pieces, will go on sale starting at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16.The stadium jacket comes with a certificate featuring a serial number.
BEAMS MANGART Collaboration & “Wizardry Variants Daphne” Item Giveaway
A collaboration has been announced between
Additionally, in the 3D dungeon RPG “Wizardry Variants Daphne,” in-game items commemorating the 45th anniversary are currently being distributed to all players. They can be claimed from the in-game “Private Mailbox.”
Gold × 45,000
Master’s Ancient Clock × 45
Org Gem × 450
Haken’s Hook × 4
Latest Manga Volume & X Giveaway Campaign
The manga volumes “Wizardry Variants Daphne ~The Nameless Final Adventure~ 2” (Art: Noriyuki Fujisawa, Script: Toshiki Hamamura, Original Work: Doricom) and “Blade & Bastard 9”(Art: Makoto Kaedezuki, Original Story: Kumo Kawanui, Character Design: so-bin) will be released simultaneously around October 20, 2026. Additionally, an anime adaptation of “Blade & Bastard” has been confirmed for 2027, and a teaser PV has already been released.
Furthermore, two giveaway campaigns are being held on X (formerly Twitter). The official *Wizardry* X account will give away three copies of the *Wizardry Art Book: Jun Sueya*, autographed by Robert Woodhead, while the official DRECOM SHOP X account will give away one black Wizardry 45th Anniversary T-shirt.To enter, simply follow the respective official X accounts and repost the designated posts.
*Wizardry VI: The Forbidden Magic Pen* is scheduled for release in 2027. It is currently available for addition to your wishlist on the Steam store page. The price has not yet been determined.
“Wizardry Variants: Daphne” is now available on iOS, Android, and Steam. It’s free-to-play (with in-game purchases).
