Players take turns in a race against the clock, utilising an array of spells to defeat their opponents in battle! Victory is accomplished by becoming the 'last man standing' (or last team) after all other players have been reduced to zero hitpoints.
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Mostly Positive (28) - 75% of the 28 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
All Reviews:
Very Positive (445) - 90% of the 445 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Jul 15, 2024
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Arcanists is a thrilling competitive + casual, multiplayer, turn-based, artillery game.

Players take turns in a race against the clock, utilizing an array of spells to defeat their opponents in battle!
Victory is accomplished by becoming the 'last man standing' (or last team) after all other players have been reduced to zero hitpoints.

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100+ Achievements to Earn
Achievements are given for completing certain challenges in Arcanists and unlock special awards such as new outfits to use within Character Creation. These award Orb Points and Orb Coins, some of which are needed for the Prestige requirements (see below re. Prestige).
While some achievements are very easy to get, others are very difficult and could take several weeks to execute as one waits for the right circumstances to occur within the game!



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Character Creation
Customise your very own Arcanist character, with over 100,000 costume combinations to choose from!



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Spell Selection
Choose from a vast selection of 150+ extraordinary spells to bring in multiplayer battle!
- There are a total of 15 uniquely themed spellbooks, each containing 12 magical spells.
- Selecting all spells from one spellbook unlocks a 'Familiar' effect enabling use of a special ability/extra spells.
- You're limited to just 16 spells in your book... so choose wisely and be sure to read the descriptions...!
Map Environments
Select one of 16 unique map arenas on which to battle and vanquish your opponents!
Beware! Most maps have a powerful 'Armageddon' effect which initiates after a 10-turn countdown...
...Gradually destroying the map terrain, making it difficult for you to escape its destructive wrath!



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Gameplay Special Features
Choose from a wide range of game options and decide how you want to play!

- 24 Player Battles:
Play with up to 24 players online in epic free for all's or team games! More players = crazier gameplay!

- Play either Casual or Competitively:
Play casual games in unranked with up to 24 players, or climb the rankings ladder in Ranked battles and climb the ladder to Rank #1!



- Random Spells Mode:
Unsure which spells to use? No problem! All players' spells become randomised by the game. RNG will decide your fate now!

- Save your Custom Outfits & Spellbooks:
As your game data is stored locally on your PC, you can save your costumes and spellbooks locally. Choose one of the presets in-game using a quick select menu!

- On-Demand Gameplay Replay:
Save replay files after spectating or playing a game and watch them whenever you like, on demand. Replay files can also be shared with others, accessible via the Main Menu!



- Share Spellbooks & Outfits:
Show off your custom outfit designs and spellbook creations with other players in the multiplayer lobby.

- Design and Create Tutorials:
Our tutorial framework enables you to create custom guides to help teach others how to become an Arcanists expert!

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System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7, 10, 11 (64 bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Catalina 10.15+ (64 bit)
    • Processor: Apple Silicon M1 and above or Intel Core M
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    Recommended:
      Minimum:
      • OS: Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, and CentOS 7
      • Processor: X64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
      • Memory: 4 GB RAM
      • Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ or Vulkan-capable, Nvidia and AMD GPUs.
      • Network: Broadband Internet connection
      • Storage: 4 GB available space
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