Idle Wizard New Release - February 24, 2026
Article Date: February 24, 2026
Idle Wizard, the popular RPG/Idle hybrid, has officially launched its latest update, bringing a host of new features and content to the game.
- Announcement of the 2026/27 Roadmap, outlining upcoming expansions and improvements.
- Release of the Shards of Heaven expansion pack, introducing Mythic items.
- Expansion of Mythic items via new Imbuement and Masterworks mechanics.
- Rework of the Pantheon and addition of the Memetics end‑game customization system.
- Introduction of Accessories as the final item slot.
- Launch of Familiars as a new gameplay direction.
- Realms map updates and the addition of two quasi‑exclusive classes: Shapeshifter and Ranger.
- Progression milestones added to all events.
- Large quantity of character and pet skins.
- Numerous Enhanced spells.
- Various QoL improvements and endless bug‑fixes.
- Release of several DLCs, including the upcoming expansion “Polis Arcana” with a multi‑step city system (Step 0 - Expeditions rework, Step 1 - Base City, Step 2 - Auto‑battler, Step 3 - Research system, Step 4 - Wizard’s Tower upgrades).
- Planned Imprints rework and sound‑design overhaul.
- Surprise content promised for the year.
New Features introduced in this update include Mythic items with expanded Imbuement and Masterworks mechanics, the Memetics customization system, Accessories slot, Familiars mechanic, Shapeshifter and Ranger classes, progressive milestones for events, character and pet skins, Enhanced spells, and the city‑building component of Polis Arcana.
All of the above is supported by endless QoL bug‑fixes mentioned in the release notes.
More details are available here: https://steamcommunity.com/games/992070/announcements/detail/503976452100720981.
