The adorably magical cozy adventure game Mika and the Witch’s Mountain will be released for Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on January 22, 2025. Mika and the Witch’s Mountain first launched in early access on August 21, 2024, and players will soon be able to enjoy the full version of the wholesome game, including some fun new additions and post-launch content.
Inspired by the Studio Ghibli animated film Kiki’s Delivery Service, Mika and the Witch’s Mountain sees players taking on the role of the young titular witch Mika, as she begins working as a parcel courier in a small town at the base of a magical mountain. The game’s early access version quickly caught the attention of fans of cozy adventure video games, and fans can now look forward to experiencing the magic of Mika’s journey across console platforms.
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As reported by Gematsu, development studios Chibig and Nukefist have confirmed that Mika and the Witch’s Mountain will leave early access and launch for consoles on January 22. The colorful game features broomstick gameplay, allowing players to fly around a mini open world, collectible items, and a heartfelt story filled with loveable characters. Recent early access patches for the game included highly-requested additions, such as a fishing mini-game, Churro and Kitten mini-games, pet companions, expanded language options, stylish cosmetics, and new achievements. All of this and more will be included in the full release on January 22, and the developers have confirmed that a post-launch patch titled “Into the Mont Gaun” will introduce dungeon gameplay similar to The Legend of Zelda franchise.
When does Mika and the Witch’s Mountain Release on Console?
Chibig and Nukefist have stated that “Into the Mont Gaun” will be the final content patch to Mika and The Witch’s Mountain, noting that it will finally bring the game to the “completed state” that was first envisioned when it began as a Kickstarter project back in 2023. The game has already been well received while in early access and currently boasts “Very Positive” reviews on Steam. For players who enjoy games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Mika and The Witch’s Mountain may be worth checking out when the full version launches on January 22.
Cozy games continue to draw in numerous fans, and Mika and The Witch’s Mountain offers a nice laid-back magical experience compared to more action-packed games like Hogwarts Legacy. Fans can enjoy Mika and The Witch’s Mountain when it launches on Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox systems.