{"id":46349,"date":"2025-12-15T14:36:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.licensingitalia.it\/?p=46349"},"modified":"2025-12-15T14:36:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:36:47","slug":"winx-club-returns-to-consoles-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.licensingitalia.it\/en\/winx-club-returns-to-consoles-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Winx Club returns to Consoles in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"738\">The globally beloved <em>Winx Club <\/em>franchise returns to consoles with a magical new adventure in <strong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"620\"><em data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"618\">Winx Club: The Magic is Back<\/em><\/strong>, announced <strong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"657\">Maximum Entertainment<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"673\">Rainbow<\/strong>, the studio behind Winx Club, created by <strong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"737\">Iginio Straffi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"900\">The <strong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"791\">first <\/strong>Winx Club <strong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"791\">video game in over a decade<\/strong>, The Magic is Back will launch in <strong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"844\">April 2026<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"899\">PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1119\">Launching alongside the new animated series, this enchanting <strong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"989\">console video game<\/strong> brings the Winx fairies to life like never before, blending magical combat, puzzle-solving, and cooperative gameplay.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1530\">\n<p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1530\">\u201cWith <em>Winx Club: The Magic is Back<\/em>, we\u2019re celebrating the global love for the Winx universe and inviting fans\u2014both longtime followers and newcomers\u2014into a modern, magical gameplay experience that captures everything they cherish about Winx,\u201d<br data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1474\" \/>said <strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1529\">Philippe Cohen, CEO of Maximum Entertainment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1885\">\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1885\">\u201cFor so many people, the Winx universe holds a special place in their hearts, and this game brings that magic to life in a fresh and exciting way. We&#8217;re thrilled to join forces with Maximum Entertainment to share this new adventure with longtime fans and a new generation of players,\u201d said <strong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1884\">Joanne Lee, Chief Content Officer at Rainbow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2239\">Players will explore some of the most iconic locations from the Winx universe, including Alfea College, the Enchanted Forest, the Coastal Cliffs, and the Desert Ruins of Red Fountain. Players can freely switch between all six fairies, each with unique magical abilities, to defeat enemies and solve puzzles in creative ways.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2514\">The game also features <strong data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2290\">two-player local co-op<\/strong>, allowing players to team up and face powerful foes together. With its blend of exploration, action and teamwork, Winx Club: The Magic is Back captures the essence of what has made Winx Club a global phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2872\">The <strong data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2568\">Winx Club: The Magic is Back animated series<\/strong> has already achieved remarkable international success, with the first <strong data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2670\">13 CGI-revived episodes<\/strong> airing on major broadcasters such as CBBC and iPlayer (UK), TF1 (France) and RAI (Italy), and streaming globally on Netflix, where it reached the <strong data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2871\">#1 Kids\u2019 spot in over 40 countries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"3049\"><em>Winx Club: The Magic is Back <\/em>launches in April 2026 on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.<br data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"2992\" \/><strong data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3049\">Preorders for the physical edition are available now.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The globally beloved Winx Club franchise returns to consoles with a magical new adventure in Winx Club: The Magic is Back, announced Maximum Entertainment and Rainbow, the studio behind Winx Club, created by Iginio Straffi. 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