HAMSTER Co. has announced a new addition to its retro collection. The arcade action game Wiz officially releases on Switch 2 on September 3, 2026, in digital format as part of the Arcade Archives series.
Return of the 1985 Arcade Classic
The original game was released by SEIBU KAIHATSU in 1985. Players take control of a wizard named Wiz, who commands eight different types of magic. Your goal is to journey from the dark Depths through the Earthly Realm straight into the Heavenly Realm to battle the final boss—a mighty dragon.
Modern Conveniences and Online Leaderboards
The Arcade Archives series reproduces original arcade hits with maximum authenticity while adding useful features for modern players:
- Flexible difficulty settings and screen graphic filters;
- Rewind feature and auto-fire;
- Multiple quick save slots;
- Online leaderboards to compete for the best score with other players around the world.
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