The much-anticipated 3D dungeon-crawling gacha game, Wizardry Variants Daphne, is scheduled for a global launch on October 15, 2024. Developed as part of the renowned Wizardry series, this game promises to bring a challenging experience to fans of the genre. With over 250,000 pre-registrations already achieved, the excitement continues to build, along with special rewards for early supporters.
Key Features and Gameplay
Wizardry Variants Daphne follows in the footsteps of its predecessors by delivering a classic dungeon crawling experience. Players will explore dangerous labyrinths filled with perilous traps and enemies, requiring both strategy and skill to survive.
- Adventure with Unique Allies: Players will have the chance to team up with diverse allies, each customizable through different class and race combinations, ensuring unique gameplay experiences for every player.
- Challenging Difficulty: True to the Wizardry series, the game offers a high level of difficulty, with intense combat and complex dungeons that demand careful planning and tactical execution.
- Intuitive 3D Controls: Designed for mobile play, the game allows players to navigate the fully 3D dungeons with ease, using one-handed controls on their smartphones.
Official Trailer
Storyline: A World Devoured by Death
The game’s narrative is centered around a curse that opens the Abyss once every century, unleashing a wave of destruction across the land. As players, you must navigate this world plunged into despair, confronting the ever-present threat of death.
With the king mysteriously vanished, the future of the kingdom rests in your hands. Will you be able to seal the Abyss and bring peace to the land, or will the Labyrinth of Despair consume you?
Pre-registration Rewards
As a thank you to the community, the game has unlocked several rewards based on the number of pre-registered users. Here is a breakdown of the milestone rewards:
- 50,000 users: “Adventurer’s Remains x10” (10 character gacha)
- 70,000 users: “Medicinal Herb x5”, “Antitoxin x5”, “Scroll of Fireball x2”
- 100,000 users: “Beginning Light Weapon Junk x2” (equipment gacha), “Beginning Light Armor Junk x2” (equipment gacha), “Creeping Coin’s Carapace” (1000 Gold equivalent)
- 150,000 users: “Priest’s Remains” (Priest guaranteed gacha), “Thief’s Remains” (Thief guaranteed gacha)
- 200,000 users: “Legendary Adventurer’s Remains” (rare character gacha), “Adventurer’s Remains x10” (10 character gacha)
- 250,000 users: “Adventurer’s Remains x10” (10 character gacha)
Additionally, if the game reaches 300,000 pre-registrations, players will receive:
- “Hook of Harken x5” (town returning item)
- “Gem of Org x500” (in-game free currency)
Players can still pre-register via the App Store or Google Play to claim these rewards.
A Star-Studded Creative Team
The game features contributions from several renowned creators:
- Yusuke Kozaki: Responsible for main character design, Kozaki is well-known for his work in anime, manga, and video game character design.
- Katsuya Terada: Handling boss monster designs, Terada has worked across various media, including video games, movies, and theater posters.
- Hitoshi Sakimoto: A prolific composer, Sakimoto has provided music for over 130 games, including this title’s immersive soundtrack.
Voice Acting and Cast
Both English and Japanese voice actors bring life to the richly detailed characters in Wizardry Variants Daphne. Notable voices include:
- Lulunarde (Inori Minase / Morgan Cambs)
- Pulgritte (Yui Ishikawa / Dev Joshi)
- Dylanhardt (Chikahiro Kobayashi / Doug Cockle)
- Shagtis of Sorrow (Takehito Koyasu / Jay Rincon)
The complete voice cast enhances the immersive quality of the game’s fully voiced scenario, creating an experience that feels both epic and personal.
The Legacy of Wizardry
Since its original release in 1981, the Wizardry series has had a profound impact on the RPG genre. Combining party organization, labyrinth exploration, and monster fighting, the series is considered one of the origins of the modern RPG format. Now, nearly 40 years later, Wizardry Variants Daphne aims to continue that tradition while adapting it for a new generation of players.
For more information and updates, visit the official website.
