Check Out This Vibrant Open-World RPG Inspired By World Of Warcraft
Years after launch, Wigmund is still being called a hidden gem by some players.
Wigmund came out in 2022 from a two-person team and still looks cool in 2026, probably because solid art direction and living open world don't really age. And its inspirations don't age either, Anglo-Saxon and Celtic cultures, which also influenced J.R.R. Tolkien. The developers also say World of Warcraft heavily inspired the game's world, made for exploration, quests, and getting lost in.
In the game, you'll build your fellowship and explore a vast world filled with outlaw camps, ruined castles, dangerous caves, and forgotten ruins. There's crafting, fishing, hunting, cooking, talents, professions, and plenty of other things to try. The gameplay is one of the most unique parts: your mouse is basically your weapon. You use it to control attacks and dodges, and every monster, especially bosses, has special abilities that force you to adapt.
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Wigmund recently went viral after its developers, The Scholastics, were hit with a major fine that almost bankrupted them over a fraudulent Maya license. The software was bought through eMAG, reportedly the largest Romanian marketplace. After nearly a month of use, Autodesk contacted The Scholastics and demanded €14,742 for using Maya with an invalid serial number. The team said they were unaware of any issue, later discovering they had been added to a Taiwanese student development team's Maya license.
The game is currently 87% off to help keep the studio going. The Scholastics regularly update Wigmund with patches, new items, and other content.
The devs received strong support, especially since Autodesk isn't very well-liked, and they've now switched to Blender for development.
Wigmund is currently less than €2, so now's your chance to pick it up.
Update: Following publication, Autodesk reached out to us and shared the following statement:
"Autodesk has standard procedures in place when we identify nonvalid software: the Autodesk Genuine Service sends users with nonvalid software notifications about how to resolve the problem, and when applicable, we offer an opportunity for amicable resolution. You can learn more about our process here.
In this case, we identified the nonvalid license the studio was using and worked directly with the customer through this unfortunate situation to find a balanced solution that serves their needs. The reported fine is an inaccurate depiction of the agreed upon resolution of this case."
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