It’s finally happening! All you future headmasters, grab your wands and spreadsheets—Spellcaster University is officially making its console debut on May 2, 2025. This PC favorite, where you manage your own wizarding academy (complete with student chaos, budget battles, and dark magic debates), is now heading to Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and Xbox One.
Originally developed by the indie geniuses over at Sneaky Yak Studio and ported by Red Art Studios, this version is the full magical package. And we mean full—it includes all the content and updates from the PC version, controller support, and some cozy quality-of-life tweaks to boot.
Welcome to the Academy of Your Dreams (or Nightmares)
You’re not just playing a principal with a wand. In Spellcaster University, you’re building the entire school from the ground up—choosing a location that influences your school’s future, designing a custom coat of arms, and yes, decorating the entire place to match your chaotic or cozy aesthetic.
And this isn’t some cookie-cutter campus. You’ll decide what kinds of magic your students will study—will you go full nature-druid or lean hard into necromancy and demonology? You’ll build and arrange each room, recruit quirky professors, and guide your students’ success (or at least try).
It’s Hogwarts meets SimCity—but with more dragons and less drama.
Survive Orc Attacks, Bureaucrats, and Wild Card Students
There’s no rest for the magically inclined. Your school will have to defend itself from:
- Orc invasions
- Nosey educational authorities (because they’re terrifying, no matter the universe)
- Student shenanigans that range from hilarious to mildly catastrophic
Don’t worry, though—you can recruit magical creatures (like pegasus, dragons,…janitors) to help keep things running smoothly.
New to Console? Here’s What You’re Getting
Besides the full game and updates, the console versions of Spellcaster University have been completely optimized for your couch-bound convenience:
- Full controller support
- Native 4K graphics on PS5 and Xbox Series X
- All previous PC content included from day one
- Multilingual support, including English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Polish
Whether it’s your first time headmastering or you’re returning to build your dream magical faculty, this release of Spellcaster University is packed with polish and replayability.
Physical Editions? Oh Yes
For you collectors (we see you), there are two physical editions of Spellcaster University available:
- Standard Edition: Available through most major retailers.
- Deluxe Edition: A limited run of only 300 copies per platform on PS5, PS4, and Switch—exclusive to RedArtGames.com. The Switch physical copy drops slightly later on May 23, but all should include:
- A wraparound sleeve with alternate cover art
- A double-sided poster to spice up your game room
- And the real star? A ridiculously adorable dragon keychain!
So, if you want something fancy on the shelf next to your grimoire, better act fast.
Final Thoughts: A+ in Enchantment
Spellcaster University doesn’t just let you build a school—it lets you build a magical legacy shaped by your choices, your aesthetic, and your ability to manage chaos with style. With charming world-building, tactical decision-making, and just the right amount of satire, it’s a sim game with serious heart (and probably a fire-breathing creature or two in the staff lounge).
