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Wizard101 is a popular MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) developed by KingsIsle Entertainment, first released in 2008. The game is set in the magical world of the Spiral, where players take on the role of student wizards attending Ravenwood School of Magical Arts to battle dark forces, duel enemies with turn-based card combat, and explore diverse fantasy realms. Key Features of Wizard101: School of Magic: Players choose from 7 primary schools of magic (Fire, Ice, Storm, Myth, Life, Death, and Balance), each with unique spells and playstyles. Turn-Based Card Combat: Battles use a collectible card system where players strategize with spells, buffs, and debuffs. Story-Driven Quests: The game follows a main storyline across worlds like Wizard City, Krokotopia, Marleybone, Mooshu, Dragonspyre, and beyond (with expansions adding Celestia, Avalon, Khrysalis, etc.). Multiplayer & Social Features: Players can team up for dungeons, PvP (Arena), and housing (player-owned "dorms" and castles). Pets & Mounts: Pets provide bonuses, and mounts (brooms, dragons, etc.) allow faster travel. Free-to-Play (with Limitations): The first areas are free, but later worlds require a membership or crowns (premium currency). Is Wizard101 Still Active? Yes! The game still receives updates, with new worlds, spells, and quality-of-life improvements. The latest major world (as of 2024) is Wallaru, inspired by Australian outback themes. KingsIsle also released a sister game, Pirate101, but Wizard101 remains the more popular title. Nostalgia & "Old" Wizard101 Many veteran players remember early Wizard101 (2008-2012) fondly for its: Simpler spell animations OG voice acting (e.g., Gamma the floating brain in Unicorn Way) Pre-Celestia difficulty (when Dragonspyre was the final world) Classic gear like the Zeus/Hades gear grind If you're returning after years, you might notice changes like: Spell audits (rebalanced damage/effects) Graphic updates (e.g., Wizard Citys revamp in 2020) Quality-of-life updates (e.g., faster combat, pet training improvements) How to Play Now? Download: Available on PC, Mac, and via Steam. A mobile version exists but is limited. Membership vs. Crowns: Subscription unlocks all areas, while Crowns let you buy zones permanently. Community: Still active on Discord, Reddit (r/Wizard101), and fan sites like Final Bastion. Would you like tips for returning players, best schools for PvE/PvP, or info on the latest updates? Let me know!