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Witchfire sells 500k units, The Reckoning update out now

Melee weapons are being brought to the game for the first time, three new firearms, a shooting range, and more.
Alex Hopley Editor UK 16 December 2025

Dark fantasy action RPG Witchfire might still be in Early Access, but it has already impressed hundreds of thousands of players across the world. The game has surpassed 500,000 copies sold in Early Access, and boasts 1.7 million wishlists as it eyes up mid-2026 as its full launch date.

The Astronauts has also bolstered Witchfire with plenty of new content in The Reckoning update, which went live over the weekend. The update adds four melee weapons into the game, marking a first for Witchfire, as well as three new firearms and a place to practise using them in the new shooting range.

An interactive bestiary has been added, alongside new bosses, Steam Deck verification, and more. You can find a full list of the patch notes here, and already The Astronauts has responded to player comments about the latest update, with a new patch (0.8.1) rolling out with fixes yesterday.

Editor UK Alex Hopley covered the video game industry for Gamereactor, from new announcements and launches to the business behind them. He also wrote on tech, film and entertainment, and his coverage wasn't tied to any one region.
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