Wizard101 Game Back Online After Brief Disruption Over Connectivity Issues

Wizard101 is back online following a brief disruption due to server and login issues. Primarily, these complaints came from users in the United States. 

According to real-time outage reporting platform Downdetector, as many as 1,151 users complained about finding issues with Wizard101 as the site was down at 6:51 a.m. IST on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The outage detection map showed that users from Boston, New York, Washington, Chicago, Houston, Tampa and San Francisco were impacted by the outage. Nearly 82% of users faced server connectivity issues, while 15% experienced login problems.

However, the website started to operate normally after 8 a.m. IST, as per Downdetector.

The popular free-to-play RPG, now live on the PlayStation Store, made its debut in 2008. It has earned a loyal fanbase over the years since its launch. Despite rumours of its closure, the game continues to run and remains one of the favourites among users.

Wizard101, created by KingsIsle Entertainment and published by Gamigo, is now available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users. It can be downloaded via the PlayStation Store. According to PlayStation LifeStyle, those with PS Plus subscriptions receive an exclusive bonus pack called the Spiral Guardian’s Pack, which includes unique cosmetic items as a welcome gift for joining the game.

For PS Plus subscribers, the Spiral Guardian's Pack includes several exclusive items to enhance the Wizard101 experience. 

This pack contains a Guardian’s Outfit, a Jade Oni Pet, a Feisty Fire Kitten Pet, and five Professor’s Hoard Packs. These items offer unique cosmetic enhancements and are useful in-game resources.

Wizard101 centres on tactical, turn-based battles where players cast spells by building and managing a deck of cards. Success in the game relies on carefully crafting your collection of spells, working cooperatively with other players and a degree of luck during combat encounters. The game unfolds in an expansive online universe, blending battle strategy and fantasy elements seamlessly.

During battles in Wizard101, you draw only seven spells from your deck at any one time, so building your deck wisely is crucial. If your deck is too large, it lowers the chances of drawing the spells you need when it counts. Conversely, if your deck is too small, you risk running out of essential spells required to secure victory in a duel. Striking the right balance in deck size helps ensure efficiency and effectiveness in combat.