A new era of magic is on the horizon—but at what cost? The Fool’s Apprentice is coming to Steam in Q1 2025. Players will take on the role of a headmaster at a newly founded wizard academy, balancing science and arcane arts. Progress demands sacrifice, and some apprentices may not survive the journey.
Indie studio The Planar Danse has announced The Fool’s Apprentice, an upcoming sandbox wizard academy management game. Players will be tasked with overseeing a magical institution, training aspiring sorcerers, conducting scientific research, and shaping the future of arcanoscience. However, magic is not without risk, and some students may pay the ultimate price for innovation.
Set in the city of Golryon, players assume the role of an Arcanist, a respected scholar whose reputation has been built through years of research. Now, with a new academy under their control, they must decide the direction of magical advancement. Will they pursue long-lost arcane powers through high-risk experiments, or will they create an academy that welcomes all and spreads magic freely among the people?
Players will have the ability to manipulate students using a variety of spells, from levitation and mind control to full-scale disintegration. Those with the most talent will thrive, while others may become unfortunate footnotes in the pursuit of knowledge.
Every decision has consequences—Golryon’s ruling elite and the common citizens alike will monitor the academy’s actions. A benevolent leader who shares knowledge may gain public favor, while a power-hungry sorcerer hoarding magic for the privileged few risks sparking rebellion.
Key Features:
- Spellcasting Education: Guide apprentices by directing their studies, developing their skills, and utilizing them to advance arcane research.
- Academy Customization: Shape your institution through aesthetic and eldritch decorations, upgrades, and decision-driven dilemmas that impact the world.
- Political and Social Challenges: The academy must respond to the demands of Golryon’s rulers and citizens, making tough choices about guild alliances, noble privileges, and even the development of magical weapons.
- Magic for All, or Just the Elite? The player’s choices determine whether magic is shared with the world or kept in the hands of a select few—each path comes with its own rewards and risks.
The Fool’s Apprentice is scheduled for release on Windows PC via Steam in Q1 2025. A playable demo is currently available on the game’s Steam page.
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