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Atari acquires rights to first five Wizardry games [Update 2]
Gematsu • • technology
Key Points:
- Atari has acquired the full rights and underlying intellectual property to the first five Wizardry games, covering the original "Llylgamyn Saga" universe and key elements such as characters, spells, and unique game mechanics.
- The acquired titles include Wizardry I through V, while Drecom retains the Wizardry trademark and rights to Wizardry VI through VIII, which are set in a different fictional universe.
- Atari plans to revive the original Wizardry series through expanded digital and physical distribution, remasters, collections, new releases, and related media including merchandise, books, comics, and TV and film projects.
- The acquisition aims to reintroduce these foundational RPG games to new audiences, with Atari-owned Digital Eclipse already releasing a remake of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord in 2024.
- Atari clarified that while Drecom owns the Wizardry trademark, Atari owns the distinct intellectual property associated with the first five games, including iconic characters and settings, differentiating the original series from later titles.
