Wizardry VI, VII and 8 Released on Steam

We’ve just been sent a press release announcing that Wizardry VI, VII and 8 have been released on Steam, after seeing an earlier release on GOG, courtesy of the folks at Night Dive Studios. In case you prefer Valve’s digital delivery service, you have now an opportunity to get the titles there:

The Wizardry Series Comes to Steam Courtesy of Night Dive

Three Classic RPGs Now Available For All Desktop Adventurers

One of the greatest fantasy role-playing series in gaming history comes to Steam today with the release of three games from the Wizardry franchise. The final three epic PC adventures from a series that spanned two decades that entertained millions of gamers are here, thanks to the work of Night Dive Studio a company dedicated to reviving and restoring access to classic games from the past.

The re-release of Wizardry VI, Wizardry VII and Wizardry 8 follows on the heels of Night Dive’s spring release of System Shock 2, the first classic RPG that they chose to make available to modern audiences. Now you can play some of the most celebrated fantasy role-playing games ever released, all built on the old ideas of party composition, fiendish puzzles and deadly random encounters.

Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge ($4.99): http://store.steampowered.com/app/245410

Take with you six companions – choose wisely, for having chosen, your fate is in their hands. Enter the ancient castle to retrieve the Cosmic Forge, a magical pen whose writings caused the river of time itself to change course. You will find treasure, armor, and magic items to advance your quest; meet wizened and cryptic dwellers who hold secrets that must be unearthed; and solve the riddles and puzzles that abound.

Wizardry VII: Crusaders of the Dark Savant ($4.99): http://store.steampowered.com/app/245430

You’ll discover both friends and foes as you search for the once forgotten secret of a – the secret of the very universe itself. And you won’t be alone in your search. Others as enterprising as you have also entered this dimension. Only your actions – both past and present – will determine just how well you fare. From the depths of a dungeon to the blue and limitless skies, you’ll see it all.

Wizardry 8 ($9.99): http://store.steampowered.com/app/245450

Prepare to experience the culmination of a prestigious RPG series. Enter a vast world of intrigue and wonder. Unravel a gripping, non-linear storyline. Battle your way to victory using your swords, your magic, and your wits. Compete with rivals or align with allies as you struggle to ascend to the Cosmic Circle. Take the battle to the dreaded Dark Savant in Wizardry 8, the phenomenal conclusion to the Dark Savant trilogy, one of the most extensive and challenging stories ever told in classic role-playing games!

Or buy them all for $14.99 in the Wizardry Pack: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/31551/

Company Bio:

Night Dive Studios believes that classic video games should never be abandoned or forgotten. They should be available to play at any time, run out of the box without the hassle of installing outdated drivers, or using obsolete hardware. Movies are restored, Books are digitized, and Art is preserved to be appreciated for all time. Why should Games be any different? We know there are countless games that are still unavailable, and we’re doing our best to bring them back from the depths to be treasured once more.

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