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The Magus Circle guides hub: first hour, sigil drawing, Tide loop, Leviathan bosses, and the Next Fest demo notes.
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The Magus Circle Wiki
Draw sigils, stack upgrades, and survive the Tide.
Draw arcane sigils, stack 250+ upgrades, and survive the Tide in The Magus Circle. Demo notes, mage builds, and the 24 Sep 2026 launch.
- 24 Sep 2026
- Planned Steam launch
- 250+
- Unique upgrades
- 6
- Playable mages
- 21k+
- Next Fest demo players
Official trailer
The Magus Circle official gameplay trailer
Game overview
A survival roguelite where you draw every spell by hand
The Magus Circle is a single-player survival roguelite from By Witchlight. You do not tap a hotbar to fire Magic Missile. You draw the sigil, the circle answers, and the Tide of mana-hungry monsters closes in. Between runs you return to the Magus Mansion, raise familiars, buy tarot, and learn why you were summoned. Start with the getting started guide, practice drawing spells, then check the spell tier list and the 24 Sep 2026 release date.
Quick facts
- Developer
- By Witchlight
- Publisher
- By Witchlight
- Platform
- Steam: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genre
- Action roguelite, bullet hell
- Release date
- 24 Sep 2026
- Languages
- English, Korean
Explore the wiki
Hubs for drawing spells, mage kits, upgrade tiers, and the September launch.
Mages
All six Magus Circle mages: Milk, Matcha, Coffee, Chicha, Rum, and Anchan kits, unlocks, and demo-era notes for launch.
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Preview tiers for The Magus Circle spells, mages, and upgrades from Next Fest demos, not a live launch meta list.
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PC check, wishlist steps, and a spell-sigil lookup for The Magus Circle. Prep your rig before the listed Steam date.
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Steam lists 24 September 2026. Follow The Magus Circle demo, Next Fest recap, and By Witchlight studio news here.
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Official Steam, demo, Discord, Patreon, YouTube, and studio contacts for The Magus Circle. Fan wiki, not a Trello.
View all Links Featured guides
Sigil drawing, the Magus Mansion loop, Leviathan fights, and the Next Fest demo.
Latest updates
Release timing, Next Fest recap, and what By Witchlight has confirmed.
Popular right now
The pages players open before a demo session or launch week.
Quick start
Wishlist, practice drawing, pick a mage, then plan your first Tide run.
- 1
Wishlist the full game
Wishlist The Magus Circle on Steam (app 2796640) so you get the 24 Sep 2026 unlock ping. Use the wishlist checklist if you also want Discord, Patreon, and system-spec notes.
- 2
Learn to draw, not tap
Spells fire only when you complete a sigil. Read how to draw spells and keep a mouse or tablet ready. Crude lines still count.
- 3
- 4
Plan the mansion loop
Death is not the end. Return to the Magus Mansion, buy tarot, raise familiars, and restock tea. The how to play page covers the full loop.
- 5
Watch the Next Fest footage
Over 21,000 people tried the February demo. The demo guide and Next Fest recap collect what those runs revealed about bosses, Ice Spear, and Riptide.
Browse everything
Jump straight to any page on the wiki.
FAQ
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
When does The Magus Circle launch?
Steam lists 24 September 2026 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Track changes on the release date page.
Is this a Roblox game?
No. The Magus Circle is a Steam action roguelite by By Witchlight. It is single-player and uses hand-drawn sigils, not a Roblox place.
Do I need to be good at drawing?
No. The studio says even crude sigils still hold magic. See how to draw spells for mouse, tablet, and recognition tips.
Which languages does the game support?
Steam lists English and Korean for interface and subtitles. This wiki matches those two languages.
Is there a demo?
A Steam Next Fest demo (app 4289390) opened on 23 February 2026 and earned Very Positive reviews. Read the demo guide before you install.
Where should I start on this wiki?
Open Getting Started, then the spell tier list and system requirements.
Ready to enter the Circle?
Learn the run loop, study Milk and Rum, then use the wishlist checklist before 24 Sep 2026.
Start with the beginner guide