What changed in Magicka 2 in 2015

Magicka 2 is now available for Mac OS and Linux users through the 'Magicka 2 Spell Balance Beta' app.

Magicka 2 is now available for Mac OS and Linux users through the 'Magicka 2 Spell Balance Beta' app.

Display death reason/recap on defeat screen.

Ice shards damage reduced a bit.

Dead players can ask for a revive, also visible in the player UI

Pure poison imbuement does not get removed after 1 attack

Added display of death reason/recap on defeat screen

Pure poison imbuement does not get removed after 1 attack.

You can now have a template just like in Magicka 1.

Novas scale size and damage depending on the amount of elements used

Earth/Ice armor protects against knockdown depending on the amount of elements used

Earth/Ice armor protect against knockdown depending on amount of elements used.

Reduced damage of ice shards a bit

Fixed a lot of bugs

A lot of bugs have been fixed.

Added more hints in loading screens

Novas scale size and damage scale depends on amount of elements.

More hints in loading screens.

You can now have a template just like in Magicka 1

Dead players can ask for a revive, also visible in the player UI.

The Sacrifice Magick has been reworked.

Aim assist feature added for gamepad users, available in the settings menu.

The melee damage system has undergone a massive overhaul, including weapon imbuements.

New lighting effects have been implemented.

A lot of bug fixes have been implemented.

The melee damage system has had a massive overhaul, including weapon imbuements.

Server browser can be found in Adventure -> Join game, challenges & trials are also listed.

Thunderbolt spell has been buffed.

Aim assist feature added for gamepad users, available in the settings menu.

A lot of bug fixes have been implemented.

Concussion spell has been buffed.

Thunderbolt spell has been buffed.

Concussion spell has been buffed.

Introduction of new lighting effects in the game.

Server browser can be found in Adventure -> Join game, challenges & trials are also listed.

The Sacrifice Magick has been reworked.

The join friends menu has been updated.

Familiars sacrificing themselves will now trigger the knockback effect instead.

Players resurrecting other players will no longer trigger the knockback effect.

Players resurrecting other players will no longer trigger the knockback effect. Familiars sacrificing themselves will now trigger the knockback effect instead.

The knockback effect from revive has been reworked based on player feedback. The friendly fire artifact no longer affects the revive knockback.

The knockback effect from revive has been reworked based on player feedback. The friendly fire artifact no longer affects the revive knockback.

You can now cast shields and mines behind you whilst walking forward.

The resolution should not mess up anymore when switching between borderless fullscreen and fullscreen.

You can now queue spells while airborne.

This bug has been fixed and should not happen any more.

You will now randomly join any of the four difficulties when selecting this alternative in join game.

The clients sound should no longer be muted when transitioning between load screen and in-game.

You are now able to turn on Hold to move which allows you to only move your wizard while holding down your mouse button.

Clients should now be able to hear sound effects at all times.

You can now queue spells while airborne.

You will no longer be able to accidentally trigger Private Session whilst you are in the equipment menu.

The correct key/inputs will now be displayed in dialogues.

The clients sound should no longer be muted when transitioning between load screen and in-game.

If you join another player’s game and accidentally add a guest player, you can now remove them.

This should now work properly.

The game will now take latency into consideration when searching for a joinable game.

You will now randomly join any of the four difficulties when selecting this alternative in join game.

When you are revived a push effect will move away enemies & friends.

Removed the ALT+ENTER command to switch between fullscreen and windowed mode.

When you are revived a push effect will move away enemies & friends.

If you join another player’s game and accidentally add a guest player, you can now remove them.

The clients should now be able to hear sound effects at all times.

Removed the ALT+ENTER command to switch between fullscreen and windowed mode, you can still use F1 to switch.

The resolution should not mess up anymore when switching between borderless fullscreen and fullscreen.

You can now cast shields and mines behind you whilst walking forward.

Healing should now repeat properly while holding the re-bound self-cast key.

The game will now take latency in consideration when you are searching for a joinable game.

This has been fixed and should not happen any more.

You are now able to turn on Hold to move which allows you to only move your wizard while holding down your mouse button.

You will no longer be able to accidentally trigger Private Session whilst in the equipment menu.

The correct key/inputs will now be displayed in dialogues.

Authentication session will no longer timeout and will refresh automatically.

New UI in the settings menu for easier keybinding, available during gameplay.

There is now a UI in the settings menu for easier keybinding, this can also be done ingame during a session.

Fixed issue where players could be launched into the air after being frozen in shallow water.

Players no longer lose character aiming control if you skip the cutscene at the water wheel.

Players no longer lose character aiming control after skipping the cutscene in mission 3.

You are now able to unlock robes, staves and weapons when using custom artifacts.

You will no longer get shot into the air after being frozen in shallow water when another player sprays water on you.

Players can now unlock robes, staves, and weapons while using custom artifacts.

Your session will no longer timeout, it will now be refreshed.

The bridge should now be properly synced when a player joins after the bridge has been lowered.

Using this combination should now give the expected amount (more) of damage.

The bridge should now be properly synced when a player joins after the bridge has been lowered.

You can now change settings in the pause menu.

Now you will get points if enemies fall into holes or gets killed by each other.

You can now reset and get back to the action quicker!

The waterwheel has been updated to give players more hints on what they should do.

Using this combination should now give the expected amount (more) of damage.

You can now reset and get back to the action quicker!

Players that disconnect from steam should now be able to continue playing in offline mode.

Players that disconnect from steam should now be able to continue playing in offline mode.

The waterwheel has been updated to give players more hints on what they should do.

You can now change settings in the pause menu.

Now you will get points if enemies fall into holes or gets killed by each other.

The 13th unlock on chapter 5 is now functioning correctly.

The 13th unlock on chapter 5 is now functioning correctly.

Fixed issue with DLC packs not working in offline mode, making them available for offline play.

The signup robe kit, including the Warlock robe, The Peacebreaker, and Ritual Sickle, is now available in inventory.

DLC packs should now be accessible when playing in offline mode.

Corrected issue with sign-up items not showing in equipment list, including the Warlock robe, The Peacebreaker, and Ritual Sickle.

Enemy health has been reduced for singleplayer gameplay to address feedback about difficulty.

Enemy health has been reduced for singleplayer gameplay to address difficulty feedback.

Addressed crashes/freezes when pressing space bar in offline mode.

Updated the document to reflect the correct number of recorded orchestral tracks.

Resolved problems preventing some users from connecting to the Paradox servers.

Updated documentation to reflect the correct number of 21 recorded orchestral tracks.

Players can now change their keybindings through the user settings file.

Resolved problems that prevented some users from connecting to the Paradox servers.

Players can now change keybindings through the user settings file.

Addressed crashes and freezes when pressing space bar in offline mode.

New artifacts that alter gameplay in unique ways have been introduced.

Players can engage in a co-op campaign or challenge levels for score and prestige.

Players can use game-altering 'artifacts' that change gameplay in unique ways.

Magicka 2 introduces all-new game features alongside the original spellcasting system.

Players are guided by Vlad throughout the new adventure.

Magicka 2 is now available for download and play on both platforms, featuring a new adventure with hundreds of spells.

Players can engage in a co-op campaign or tackle challenge levels for score and prestige.

Magicka 2 is now available to download and play on both platforms.

The Sneak Peek includes the Prologue where Wizards learn what has happened in Midgård and a tutorial.

The Sneak Peek version includes the Prologue and the First Mission of the Adventure Campaign.

Players who pre-order Magicka 2 will receive access to a Sneak Peek version of the game from May 5 to May 10, 2015.

A new Challenge level called 'The Festival' is available, where players aim for high scores against monsters.

Players who pre-order Magicka 2 can access a Sneak Peek version of the game from May 5 to May 10, 2015.

Players can experience the first mission of the Adventure Campaign using elemental spells.

A challenge level where Wizards aim for a high score while facing score-hating monsters.

Magicka 2 features local multiplayer and a new game-altering artifact system.

Magicka: Wizard Wars will be officially released on April 28, 2015.

A new 'Soul Harvest' game mode will be added, featuring new maps and longer rounds.

An all-new progression system allows players to earn tokens for new Magicks and items.

A crafting button has been added to the UI in preparation for the crafting system.

A fully revamped economy allows all items to be purchased for crowns, earnable via gameplay.

Fixed proper teleport settings, changed max distance from 10 to 7.5m, min from 2 to 1m.

Geyser and tornado now have longer telegraphs, tornado speed increased, shorter duration, shorter air time for caught players, and longer cast-animation.

Lightning is now blocked by storms and not barriers, initial arc width reduced from 37.5 to 30 degrees.

Players can now receive random rewards at the end of a round, including crowns, Mastery Tokens, and robes.

Players can now purchase consumable Magick scrolls to use Magicks they don't own for a limited number of charges.

A fully revamped in-game economy allowing items to be purchased for crowns.

New Magick Scrolls allow players to sample powerful Magicks before unlocking them.

Completely reworked how a Wizard progresses with a new Mastery tree allowing specialization.

New Magick Scrolls allow players to sample powerful Magicks before unlocking them.

An all-new progression system allowing players to earn tokens for new Magicks and items.

New Starter Packs containing Crowns, Mastery Tokens, and Treasure Keys.

Completely reworked how a Wizard progresses with a new Mastery tree allowing specialization in elements.

Improvements to network coding, particularly for beams, to enhance performance for players with higher latency.

Added new Crown packs and Starter packs containing Crowns, Magick Scrolls, and Mastery points.

Removed crystals as a purchasing currency on the Magicks screen.

Removed crystals as a purchasing currency on the Magicks screen.

A crafting button has been added to the UI in preparation for the crafting system.

All level locks have been removed from items, and all purchases will now be made with Gold Crowns.

Players can now purchase consumable Magick scrolls to use Magicks they don't own for a limited number of charges.

New 'Stasis' Magick allows players to take a break from battle with a protective bubble.

Lightning is now blocked by storms and not barriers, initial arc width reduced from 37.5 to 30 degrees.

Geyser and tornado now have longer telegraphs, tornado speed increased, both magicks have shorter duration, shorter air time for caught players, and longer cast-animation.

New 'Stasis' Magick allows players to enter a protective bubble temporarily.

New Tier 2 Magick that deals Cold damage in an AOE after exploding.

All level locks have been removed from items, and all purchases will now be made with Gold Crowns.

Fixed proper teleport settings, changed max distance from 10 to 7.5m, min from 2 to 1m.

New Tier 2 Magick that creates a bomb of frost, dealing Cold damage in an AOE.

Added new Crown packs and Starter packs containing Crowns, Magick Scrolls, and Mastery points.

Improvements to netcode focusing on beams, particularly for players with higher latency.

Players can now receive random rewards at the end of a round, including crowns and Mastery Tokens.

A new 'Soul Harvest' game mode will be added, featuring new maps and longer rounds.

Magicka: Wizard Wars will be officially released on April 28, 2015.

Pre-ordering grants access to an exclusive hands-on sneak peek of the game.

Those who pre-order will get an exclusive hands-on sneak peek of the game.

Magicka 2 will arrive on PC and PS4 on May 26, 2015.

Magicka 2 will launch on PC and PS4 on May 26, 2015.

Pre-orders for Magicka 2 on PC start today, with PS4 pre-orders coming soon.

Pre-orders for Magicka 2 on PC begin today, with PS4 pre-orders starting soon.