Idea Factory International has unveiled new details about the upcoming Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy, including the contents of its Deluxe Edition and launch DLC. The magical dungeon-crawling RPG is set to launch digitally on 29 July 2025, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
The Deluxe Edition will be priced at $69.99 USD / £59.99 / €69.99 and will be available via the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop at launch. It includes:
- Digital Copy of the Game
- Digital Art Book (64 pages)
- Digital Soundtrack (27 tracks)
- The Apprentice Mage Enrollment Set (limited-time bonus)
The Apprentice Mage Enrollment Set will be free for the first two weeks post-launch (29 July – 12 August) for those who purchase either the Digital Standard or Deluxe Edition. It includes five cosmetic items and a bundle of helpful consumables to assist Fia on her magical journey:
- Mage Hat x5
- Special Spicy Curry x3
- Quality Pickled Scallions x10
- Special Apple Juice x3
- Special Spice x3
- Miracle Water x3
Set in the time-honoured Ancient Magic Academy, Mado Monogatari follows Fia, a determined young girl who earns her place at the prestigious school and begins her journey to become a Great Mage. Alongside classmates and curious faculty, Fia will face difficult coursework, strange occurrences, and dangerous dungeon expeditions.
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy seeks to blend dungeon-crawling and school-life gameplay, featuring randomly generated dungeons with real-time, turn-based combat where players collect elemental orbs to unleash powerful Great Magic Artes. Progress is tracked through the Grimoire system, which allows Fia to unlock new abilities by earning Learning Points from quests and assignments.
Outside the labyrinth, players can explore the academy grounds, participate in mini-games, cook stat-boosting curry, and build relationships with classmates. Materials gathered in dungeons can also be used in the Storage Room to synthesize new equipment, with advanced crafting options unlocked through continued Grimoire progression.
