Wizardry

Series of role-playing video games.

How Wizardry connects to other topics

includes the game Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

was acquired by Atari

acquired by Atari

developed by Robert Woodhead

published by Atari

published by Drecom

Articles Mentioning Wizardry

PC Gamer's 300GB Recycling Bin Blunder Exposed Amidst Gaming News Storm

A PC gamer's astonishing 300GB recycling bin mishap has gone viral, sparking disbelief and amusement. Meanwhile, Pragmata surpasses 2 million sales, and Halo Infinite introduces a challenging new PvE mode, Firefight: Gauntlet. Gaming news roundup includes Atari's Wizardry acquisition, Ruse's Steam return, and Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2's summer launch.

May 9, 2026

Wizardry RPG Series Split: Atari and Drecom Claim Ownership in Unusual IP Deal

The iconic Wizardry RPG series, a cornerstone of the genre for over 40 years, has found itself in a unique ownership split. Atari has acquired the rights to the first five games, aiming to re-release them on modern platforms, while Drecom retains control over the remaining mainline titles and spinoffs acquired in 2020. This dual ownership raises questions about the franchise's future management and development.

May 8, 2026

Atari Acquires Rights to First Five Wizardry Games, Re-Releases Imminent

Atari has secured the rights to the first five Wizardry games, planning to re-release these foundational CRPGs after over two decades of unavailability. This move comes amidst a blobber genre resurgence and promises remasters, collections, and more. The acquisition distinguishes between Atari's ownership of the original series' IP and Drecom's hold on the Wizardry trademark and later games.

May 8, 2026