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What changed in Magicka in 2015

52 updates · 18 main milestones · Mar 4, 2015 to May 26, 2015

  1. 10 events
    Friendly-Fire Mechanicnew content

    The game retains the iconic always-on friendly-fire mechanic from the original series.

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    Release of Magicka 2new contentMilestone

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

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    First Game on PlayStation 4new contentMilestone

    Magicka 2 marks the first release of the series on the PlayStation 4 platform.

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    Co-op Campaign and Challenge Levelsnew contentMilestone

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

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    Release of Magicka 2new contentMilestone

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

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    Co-op Campaign and Challenge Levelsnew contentMilestone

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

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    Introduction of Artifactsnew content

    New game-altering artifacts that change gameplay in unique ways have been introduced.

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    Guided by Vladnew content

    Players are guided by the character Vlad throughout the game.

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    PlayStation 4 Releasenew contentMilestone

    Magicka 2 marks the first game published by Paradox Interactive on the PlayStation 4.

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    Introduction of Game-Altering Artifactsnew content

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

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  2. 4 events
    New Game Mode: Soul Harvestnew contentMilestone

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

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    Official Launch of Magicka: Wizard Warsdlc releaseMilestone

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

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    New Game Mode: Soul Harvestnew contentMilestone

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

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    Official Launch of Magicka: Wizard Warsdlc releaseMilestone

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

    Steam
  3. 32 events
    Introduction of Stasis Magicknew content

    New Stasis Magick allows players to create a protective bubble at will.

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    New Mastery Progression Treenew contentMilestone

    Completely reworked Wizard progression with a new Mastery tree allowing specialization choices.

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    Netcode Improvementsnetwork

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

    Steam
    Revamped Magicks Screenui ux

    Removed crystals as a purchasing currency on the Magicks screen.

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    New Magick Scrolls: Try Before You Dienew content

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

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    Crafting Button Introducedui ux

    New crafting button added to the UI in preparation for the crafting system.

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    Consumable Magicks Introducednew content

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

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    Lightning Adjustmentsbalance change

    Lightning is now blocked by storms, initial arc width reduced from 37.5 to 30 degrees.

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    Lightning Blocked by Stormsbalance change

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

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    New Progression System: Transgress to Progressnew content

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

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    Random Loot at Round Endnew content

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

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    Revamped In-Game Economybalance change

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

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    Geyser and Tornado Adjustmentsbalance change

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

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    New Crown Packs and Starter Packsnew content

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

    Steam
    New Crown Packs and Starter Packsnew content

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

    Steam
    New Progression System: Transgress to Progressnew content

    A new progression system allows players to earn tokens for new Magicks and items.

    Steam
    Teleport Settings Fixedbalance change

    Fixed teleport settings, changing max distance from 10 to 7.5m and min from 2 to 1m.

    Steam
    Crafting Button Addedui ux

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

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    Frostbomb Magick Addednew content

    New Tier 2 Magick that creates a frozen bomb dealing Cold damage in an AOE.

    Steam
    Geyser and Tornado Adjustmentsbalance change

    Geyser and tornado now have longer telegraphs, increased tornado speed, shorter duration, and longer cast-animation.

    Steam
    Netcode Improvementsperformance

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

    Steam
    Level Locks Removedbalance changeMilestone

    All level locks and real-money prices removed; all items can now be purchased with Gold Crowns.

    Steam
    Random Loot at Round Endnew content

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

    Steam
    Consumable Magicks Availablenew content

    Players can now purchase consumable Magick scrolls to use Magicks they don't own.

    Steam
    New Magick Scrolls: Try Before You Dienew content

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

    Steam
    New Mastery Progression Treenew contentMilestone

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

    Steam
    Teleport Settings Fixedbalance change

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

    Steam
    Revamped In-Game Economybalance change

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

    Steam
    Frostbomb Magick Addednew content

    New Tier 2 Magick that creates a frozen bomb dealing Cold damage in an AOE.

    Steam
    Removal of Level Locksbalance changeMilestone

    All level locks and real-money prices removed; all items can now be purchased with Gold Crowns.

    Steam
    Revamped Magicks Screenui ux

    Crystals removed as a purchasing currency on the Magicks screen.

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    Stasis Magick Introducednew content

    New 'Stasis' Magick allows players to temporarily become invulnerable.

    Steam
  4. 6 events
    Pre-order Available for Magicka 2new contentMilestone

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

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    Exclusive Pre-order Bonus for Magicka 2new content

    Pre-ordering Magicka 2 grants access to an exclusive hands-on sneak peek.

    Steam
    Magicka 2 Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

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

    Steam
    Magicka 2 Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

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

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    Exclusive Sneak Peek for Pre-ordersnew content

    Pre-order customers will receive an exclusive hands-on sneak peek of the game.

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    Pre-orders for Magicka 2 Now Availablenew contentMilestone

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

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