June has brought big news to the Spiral! We celebrated Pride Month, launched the Ghastly Conspiracy Raid update, and debuted Wizard101 on Xbox Preview. We’re also featuring Extra Credits highlights and shining a spotlight on the talented creator Sleepyantoni. Keep reading for all the latest updates!
Ever wonder what events are coming up in the Spiral? Check out the Monthly Event Calendar and the Ravenwood News page
to stay up to date on everything you can look forward to for the month ahead.
Join the Official Wizard101 Discord server today and become part of the heart of the community! It’s the perfect place to connect with fellow Wizards, share your fan art and memes, get the latest news straight from the devs, and participate in fun events and contests. Whether you’re looking for raid partners, tips, or just a friendly chat, the Discord is where the Spiral comes alive outside the game.
As June comes to an end, we continue celebrating the LGBTIQ+ community across the Spiral. We are once again proud to partner with Outright International for Pride Month through their Outright Proud Initiative to support global LGBTIQ+ rights and advocacy.
Don’t miss your last chance to grab exclusive items from the 2025 Pride Collection! Along with the return of the Pride items in game, this year’s Pride collection includes the Majestic Unicorn Pride Plushie, and the Pride Charity Raptor Mount.
Pride designs are sure to return next year but may not be offered in the same colors or on the same products. 50% of the proceeds from this limited-time collection will be donated to Outright International.
Missed this month's KI Live? You can watch the full episode now on our YouTube channel! In this episode we discussed the state of the games, Pride Month and Outright International, and so much more!
The Ghastly Conspiracy Raid Update
Summer is heating up across the Spiral, but if you're looking to cool off, there's no better place than the dark shadows in the Heap. Assemble your Guild for the first ever 8-player raid, The Ghastly Conspiracy Raid!
Also in this update, we have New Raid Island Quests, Spell Changes, new Recycling Bin, Beastmoon Updates, user journey optimization updates for Unicorn Way, and more!
The Aquila Chronicle content and the Fantastic Fight Fest event are both arriving soon! Stay tuned to our social media channels for the latest updates.
We're so excited to announce that Wizard101 is now playable on Xbox through Xbox Game Preview! Wizard101 on console has been something we've been itching to do for years, and this program is a very important step in making it to the finish line of launching on consoles.
We view launching on console platforms as a huge opportunity to not only allow any existing community members to experience the game in a whole new way but also introduce the game to an entirely new generation. We can't stress how important this is to us, and we want to make sure we get it right. The last thing we want to do is open the console floodgates during official launch and run into unexpected issues that hinder the player experience.
We had the opportunity to work with content creator, Slade, for this awesome community event for both Wizard101 and Pirate101. Thanks to everyone who participated, the winners are currently being reviewed and will be officially announced in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned!
Get ready for Slade’s Summer Showdown, a MASSIVE community event in Wizard101 and Pirate101! �
We have more contests and events planned for the remainder of the year, check out our social media for announcements about upcoming contests and events.
Extra Credits Highlights
The *ONLY* Ghastly Conspiracy Raid Guide You NEED In Wizard101! By Almond
Wizard101 - Country Cottage Bundle Overview/Review By Alxandear
Wizard101: Charity Pride Raptor Mount! By A2G Alizard Gaming
For June 2025, we’re thrilled to spotlight Ant, a talented artist and longtime Wizard101 player. What started as childhood sketches of his favorite spells and characters soon grew into a unique Gothic surrealist art style.
Ant works primarily with acrylic on canvas, often using digital tools like Procreate for sketching and planning larger traditional pieces. His subjects remain rooted in the fantasy worlds he fell in love with: magical duels, dark corridors, dreamlike dimensions, and powerful figures like Morganthe.
But Ant’s art is not confined to canvas. He’s also experimented with animation, sculpting, and even music, recently picking up the guitar. He livestreams Wizard101 on YouTube and Twitch under the name Sleepyantoni, and has collaborated with numerous creators in the community. His passion has even been recognized through contests, commissions, and in heartfelt fan tributes.
If you haven’t seen Ant’s work yet, now is the perfect time to dive in. Check out his animation compilation, catch one of his livestreams, or just explore his growing collection of artwork.
Watch how Ant painted Deer Knight on his door:
"Ever since I saw Lost Souls in Unicorn Way, something clicked in my brain. I fell in love with the game’s charm at first sight. Something about how mystical and beautiful it is."
"Morganthe is my favourite villain, she is such a beautiful, creative, crazy, deep and emotional character."
"Balance is probably my most favourite, because I love all the schools for different reasons. I love Balance because it can be anything, it represents total freedom."
"I love Death, the gothic aesthetic: vampires & ghosts are two of my favourite fantasy creatures."
"I love Life School because there’s something very deep about controlling life magic, as we are all alive here and life can be both amazing and terrible. I love plants and nature!"
"I love Fire because it’s very passionate, and I can relate to the feeling of burning rage, love and inspiration at the same time, although it can be painful."
"I love Moon school, because the concept of transforming into anything is amazing."
"I love Ice because I would like to become less sensitive, and Ice + Snow are beautiful elements."
"The same year, I made 2 commissions for Decius/Joel, which were:
Painting of Falmea in an Alice in Wonderland type style
And his character Decius standing over a fallen monster.
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"I love Storm because I love the rain, lightning and thunder, there’s something really powerful and chaotic about it. The smell of the rain is amazing. Purple/violet are one of my favourite colours. This colour when I’m in the best mood. Orochimaru is my favourite character from Naruto and he has violet/purple markings on his eyes, and I’m reminded of his insane strength and confidence"
Thank you, Ant, for taking time to speak with us and for being such a vibrant part of the Wizard101 community!
That’s it for this month, thanks for hanging out with us! Stay tuned for upcoming events, new content, and more. Keep an eye out for new events, contests, content, and more!
