5th Cell - Revision history

Spectrum: Altered some BW info, as well as fixing the newly added references

2026-08-28T10:44:34Z

Altered some BW info, as well as fixing the newly added references

Panda Dude17: /* Modern Titles */

2026-08-27T07:59:19Z

Modern Titles

2601:1C1:8400:4C70:B450:1ED0:5D5:4BF3: /* Modern Titles */

2026-08-27T06:16:11Z

Modern Titles

Spectrum: Added/changed some BW info

2026-08-26T13:30:05Z

Added/changed some BW info

Spectrum: I think two weeks might be a decent enough break - I fixed BW's release date in the table and added info on its demo

2026-08-19T07:25:27Z

I think two weeks might be a decent enough break - I fixed BW's release date in the table and added info on its demo

67.168.251.64: /* Modern Titles */ despite what the presskit says, the release date got changed on Steam.

2026-08-16T21:39:52Z

Modern Titles: despite what the presskit says, the release date got changed on Steam.

GuyThatExists: Undo revision 35411 by GuyThatExists (talk)

2026-08-16T18:37:44Z

Undo revision 35411 by GuyThatExists (talk)

GuyThatExists: /* Potential Drawn to Life 3 Ideas */

2026-08-16T18:34:12Z

Potential Drawn to Life 3 Ideas

GuyThatExists: rephrased previous edit

2026-08-09T23:28:09Z

rephrased previous edit

67.168.251.64: /* {{IconSVG|Trivia}} Trivia */

2026-08-09T19:38:48Z

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 ===Modern Titles===
-On July 21st, 2026, 5th Cell released a trailer for their newest game, the multiplayer-focused friendlike <!--this was the only common synonym for friendslop I could find--> title Broke Wizards, set to be released on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store sometime in the third quarter of 2026. According to a press kit available on the official website, the game was directed by Miah once again and kickstarted production on November 1st, 2025, giving the game a production time of just nine-to-ten months. In a distinction from most friendlike games, it is fully playable in single player.
+On July 21st, 2026, 5th Cell released a trailer for their newest game, the multiplayer-focused friendlike <!--this was the only common synonym for friendslop I could find--> title Broke Wizards, set to be released on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store sometime in the third quarter of 2026. According to a press kit available on the official website, the game was directed by Miah once again and kickstarted production on November 1st, 2025, giving the game a relatively short development time. In a distinction from most friendlike games, it is fully playable in single player.
-th Cell released a free demo of the game on August 19th to mixed reactions. While some players remained optimistic about the eventual launch version of the game, the demo was largely criticized for its performance issues and replay value. 5th Cell quickly acted on some of the reported issues, releasing a hotfix for the demo that same day. Another hotfix would be released on August 21st, adding a graphics launcher for lower-end PC users to access the demo. While the game was initially slated to release on August 13th according to that same press kit, it would be delayed twice to September 8th and eventually "Q4 2026" on Steam, while the Epic Games Store states the new release date is supposedly September 23rd. Said Epic Game Store versions also confirms the existence of ten achievements, each earning the player 100xp. When asked, a representative from 5th Cell stated that Broke Wizards had been delayed to an unspecified date so the studio could spend more time working on it following the demo’s reception, with plans for an updated demo.<ref>[[BrokeWizardsDelayInfo1.jpeg|100px]]</ref> It was also confirmed that the date listed on the Epic Games Store was a mistake and that there was no specific release date on either platform other than 2026.<ref>[[BrokeWizardsDelayInfo2.jpeg|100px]]</ref>
+th Cell released a free demo of the game on August 19th to mixed reactions. While some players remained optimistic about the eventual launch version of the game, the demo was largely criticized for its performance issues and replay value. 5th Cell quickly acted on some of the reported issues, releasing a hotfix for the demo that same day. Another hotfix would be released on August 21st, adding a graphics launcher for lower-end PC users to access the demo. While the game was initially slated to release on August 13th according to that same press kit, it would be delayed twice to September 8th and eventually "Q4 2026" on Steam, while the Epic Games Store states the new release date was supposedly September 23rd. The latter platform date, however, was confirmed to be a mistake and that there was no specific release date on either platform other than 2026.<ref>[[File:BrokeWizardsDelayInfo2.jpeg|100px]]</ref> When asked, a representative from 5th Cell stated that Broke Wizards had been delayed to an unspecified date so the studio could spend more time working on it following the demo’s reception, with plans for an updated demo to be released in the coming future.<ref>[[File:BrokeWizardsDelayInfo1.jpeg|100px]]</ref>
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 |<center>[[File:castleholdlogo.png|150px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1425410/Castlehold/]]***</center> || <center>Self-Published</center> || [[File:Steam_Logo.png|center|100px]] || Mar. 3, 2021
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-|<center>[[File:BrokeWizardsLolo.png|150px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398500/Broke_Wizards/]]</center> || <center>Self-Published</center> || <center>[[File:Steam_Logo.png|100px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398500/Broke_Wizards/]] / [[File:epicgamesstorelogo.png|100px|link=https://store.epicgames.com/p/broke-wizards-42bfa8]]</center> || Sept. 23, 2026****
+|<center>[[File:BrokeWizardsLolo.png|150px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398500/Broke_Wizards/]]</center> || <center>Self-Published</center> || <center>[[File:Steam_Logo.png|100px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398500/Broke_Wizards/]] / [[File:epicgamesstorelogo.png|100px|link=https://store.epicgames.com/p/broke-wizards-42bfa8]]</center> || Q4 2026****
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 <small>**3DS/Wii U versions only.</small><br>
 <small>***Castlehold is still available on Steam, but remains in Early Access. It also appears to have connection issues upon startup after completing the demo, rendering the game unplayable.</small><br>
-<small>****According to the Epic Games Store page, though this may be an unconfirmed date.</small>
+<small>****Release window according to the Steam page and 5th Cell.</small>
 {{ReadMore|:wikipedia:5th Cell#Original Titles}}
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 On July 21st, 2026, 5th Cell released a trailer for their newest game, the multiplayer-focused friendlike <!--this was the only common synonym for friendslop I could find--> title Broke Wizards, set to be released on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store sometime in the third quarter of 2026. According to a press kit available on the official website, the game was directed by Miah once again and kickstarted production on November 1st, 2025, giving the game a production time of just nine-to-ten months. In a distinction from most friendlike games, it is fully playable in single player.
-th Cell released a free demo of the game on August 19th to mixed reactions. While some players remained optimistic about the eventual launch version of the game, the demo was largely criticized for its performance issues and replay value. 5th Cell quickly acted on some of the reported issues, releasing a hotfix for the demo that same day. Another hotfix would be released on August 21st, adding a graphics launcher for lower-end PC users to access the demo. While the game was initially slated to release on August 13th according to that same press kit, it would be delayed twice to September 8th and eventually "Q4 2026" on Steam, while the Epic Games Store states the new release date is supposedly September 23rd. Said Epic Game Store versions also confirms the existence of ten achievements, each earning the player 100xp.
+th Cell released a free demo of the game on August 19th to mixed reactions. While some players remained optimistic about the eventual launch version of the game, the demo was largely criticized for its performance issues and replay value. 5th Cell quickly acted on some of the reported issues, releasing a hotfix for the demo that same day. Another hotfix would be released on August 21st, adding a graphics launcher for lower-end PC users to access the demo. While the game was initially slated to release on August 13th according to that same press kit, it would be delayed twice to September 8th and eventually "Q4 2026" on Steam, while the Epic Games Store states the new release date is supposedly September 23rd. Said Epic Game Store versions also confirms the existence of ten achievements, each earning the player 100xp. When asked, a representative from 5th Cell stated that Broke Wizards had been delayed to an unspecified date so the studio could spend more time working on it following the demo’s reception, with plans for an updated demo.<ref>[[BrokeWizardsDelayInfo1.jpeg|100px]]</ref> It was also confirmed that the date listed on the Epic Games Store was a mistake and that there was no specific release date on either platform other than 2026.<ref>[[BrokeWizardsDelayInfo2.jpeg|100px]]</ref>
 =={{Icon|Button}} Notable Games==

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 On July 21st, 2026, 5th Cell released a trailer for their newest game, the multiplayer-focused friendlike <!--this was the only common synonym for friendslop I could find--> title Broke Wizards, set to be released on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store sometime in the third quarter of 2026. According to a press kit available on the official website, the game was directed by Miah once again and kickstarted production on November 1st, 2025, giving the game a production time of just nine-to-ten months. In a distinction from most friendlike games, it is fully playable in single player.
-th Cell released a free demo of the game on August 19th to mixed reactions. While some players remained optimistic about the eventual launch version of the game, the demo was largely criticized for its performance issues and replay value. 5th Cell quickly acted on some of the reported issues, releasing a hotfix for the demo that same day. Another hotfix would be released on August 21st, adding a graphics launcher for lower-end PC users to access the demo. While the game was initially slated to release on August 13th according to that same press kit, it would be delayed twice to September 8th and eventually "Q3 2026" on Steam, while the Epic Games Store states the new release date is supposedly September 23rd. Said Epic Game Store versions also confirms the existence of ten achievements, each earning the player 100xp.
+th Cell released a free demo of the game on August 19th to mixed reactions. While some players remained optimistic about the eventual launch version of the game, the demo was largely criticized for its performance issues and replay value. 5th Cell quickly acted on some of the reported issues, releasing a hotfix for the demo that same day. Another hotfix would be released on August 21st, adding a graphics launcher for lower-end PC users to access the demo. While the game was initially slated to release on August 13th according to that same press kit, it would be delayed twice to September 8th and eventually "Q4 2026" on Steam, while the Epic Games Store states the new release date is supposedly September 23rd. Said Epic Game Store versions also confirms the existence of ten achievements, each earning the player 100xp.
 =={{Icon|Button}} Notable Games==

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 ===Modern Titles===
-On July 21st, 2026, 5th Cell released a trailer for their newest game, the multiplayer-focused friendlike <!--this was the only common synonym for friendslop I could find--> title Broke Wizards, set to be released on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 8th, 2026. According to a press kit available on the official website, the game was directed by Miah once again and kickstarted production on November 1st, 2025, giving the game a production time of just over nine months. In a distinction from most friendlike games, it is fully playable in single player.
+On July 21st, 2026, 5th Cell released a trailer for their newest game, the multiplayer-focused friendlike <!--this was the only common synonym for friendslop I could find--> title Broke Wizards, set to be released on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store sometime in the third quarter of 2026. According to a press kit available on the official website, the game was directed by Miah once again and kickstarted production on November 1st, 2025, giving the game a production time of just nine-to-ten months. In a distinction from most friendlike games, it is fully playable in single player.
-th Cell released a free demo of the game on August 19th, two weeks prior to release, to mixed reactions. While some players remained optimistic about the eventual launch version of the game, the demo was largely criticized for its performance issues and replay value. 5th Cell quickly acted on some of the reported issues, releasing a hotfix for the demo that same day.
+th Cell released a free demo of the game on August 19th to mixed reactions. While some players remained optimistic about the eventual launch version of the game, the demo was largely criticized for its performance issues and replay value. 5th Cell quickly acted on some of the reported issues, releasing a hotfix for the demo that same day. Another hotfix would be released on August 21st, adding a graphics launcher for lower-end PC users to access the demo. While the game was initially slated to release on August 13th according to that same press kit, it would be delayed twice to September 8th and eventually "Q3 2026" on Steam, while the Epic Games Store states the new release date is supposedly September 23rd. Said Epic Game Store versions also confirms the existence of ten achievements, each earning the player 100xp.
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 |[[File:scribblenautsfightingwordslogo.png|150px|center|link=ttps://scribblepedia.ink/wiki/Scribblenauts_Fighting_Words]] || [[File:wbgames2010.png|center|62px|link=https://scribblepedia.ink/wiki/Warner_Bros._Interactive_Entertainment]] || [[File:Apple_iOS_Logo.png|center|100px]] || Cancelled
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-|<center>[[File:castleholdlogo.png|150px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1425410/Castlehold/]]****</center> || <center>Self-Published</center> || [[File:Steam_Logo.png|center|100px]] || Mar. 3, 2021
+|<center>[[File:castleholdlogo.png|150px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1425410/Castlehold/]]***</center> || <center>Self-Published</center> || [[File:Steam_Logo.png|center|100px]] || Mar. 3, 2021
 |-
-|<center>[[File:BrokeWizardsLolo.png|150px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398500/Broke_Wizards/]]</center> || <center>Self-Published</center> || <center>[[File:Steam_Logo.png|100px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398500/Broke_Wizards/]] / [[File:epicgamesstorelogo.png|100px|link=https://store.epicgames.com/p/broke-wizards-42bfa8]]</center> || Sept. 8, 2026
+|<center>[[File:BrokeWizardsLolo.png|150px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398500/Broke_Wizards/]]</center> || <center>Self-Published</center> || <center>[[File:Steam_Logo.png|100px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398500/Broke_Wizards/]] / [[File:epicgamesstorelogo.png|100px|link=https://store.epicgames.com/p/broke-wizards-42bfa8]]</center> || Sept. 23, 2026****
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 <small>*The game is no longer available to purchase following the closure of the Xbox 360 Marketplace in July 2024, however the online servers for many Xbox 360 titles are still active. The status of Hybrid's servers is yet to be clarified, however.</small><br>
 <small>**3DS/Wii U versions only.</small><br>
-<small>***Castlehold is still available on Steam, but remains in Early Access. It also appears to have connection issues upon startup after completing the demo, rendering the game unplayable.</small>
+<small>***Castlehold is still available on Steam, but remains in Early Access. It also appears to have connection issues upon startup after completing the demo, rendering the game unplayable.</small><br>
 {{ReadMore|:wikipedia:5th Cell#Original Titles}}
 </div></div>

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 ===Modern Titles===
 On July 21st, 2026, 5th Cell released a trailer for their newest game, the multiplayer-focused friendlike <!--this was the only common synonym for friendslop I could find--> title Broke Wizards, set to be released on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 8th, 2026. According to a press kit available on the official website, the game was directed by Miah once again and kickstarted production on November 1st, 2025, giving the game a production time of just over nine months. In a distinction from most friendlike games, it is fully playable in single player.
 =={{Icon|Button}} Notable Games==
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 |<center>[[File:castleholdlogo.png|150px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1425410/Castlehold/]]****</center> || <center>Self-Published</center> || [[File:Steam_Logo.png|center|100px]] || Mar. 3, 2021
 |-
-|<center>[[File:BrokeWizardsLolo.png|150px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398500/Broke_Wizards/]]</center> || <center>Self-Published</center> || <center>[[File:Steam_Logo.png|100px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398500/Broke_Wizards/]] / [[File:epicgamesstorelogo.png|100px|link=https://store.epicgames.com/p/broke-wizards-42bfa8]]</center> || Aug. 13, 2026
+|<center>[[File:BrokeWizardsLolo.png|150px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398500/Broke_Wizards/]]</center> || <center>Self-Published</center> || <center>[[File:Steam_Logo.png|100px|link=https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398500/Broke_Wizards/]] / [[File:epicgamesstorelogo.png|100px|link=https://store.epicgames.com/p/broke-wizards-42bfa8]]</center> || Sept. 8, 2026
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 ===Potential Drawn to Life 3 Ideas===
-Miah had originally intended to continue the series with the Odyssey inspiration in mind, with Mike being able to return to the Raposa Realm after going to sleep.<ref>[https://youtu.be/EoxNnnrowm4?t=4229 The Drawn to Life Fanbase Interviews Jeremiah Slaczka, 1:10:29]</ref> He also suggested the possibility of exploring aspects of Mike as he grew up, as well as how it would affect the Raposa's world. This vision would never go into fruition, as Miah had instead put all hands on deck for other projects, leading to Joe attempting to revive the series instead. One pitch was while he was still at 5th Cell, although this would end up falling through. Two more pitches were made while at Digital Continue, with the third pitch resulting in [[Drawn to Life: Two Realms]], the most recent entry in the series.
+Miah had originally intended to continue the series with the Odyssey inspiration in mind, with Mike being able to return to the Raposa Realm after going to sleep.<ref>[https://youtu.be/EoxNnnrowm4?t=1221 The Drawn to Life Fanbase Interviews Jeremiah Slaczka, 20:21]</ref> He also suggested the possibility of exploring aspects of Mike as he grew up, as well as how it would affect the Raposa's world. This vision would never go into fruition, as Miah had instead put all hands on deck for other projects, leading to Joe attempting to revive the series instead. One pitch was while he was still at 5th Cell, although this would end up falling through. Two more pitches were made while at Digital Continue, with the third pitch resulting in [[Drawn to Life: Two Realms]], the most recent entry in the series.
 Two Realms ended up being the only canon entry to not have Miah or 5th Cell involved at any point during development or mentioned in a Special Thanks section in [[Drawn to Life: Two Realms Credits|the game's credits]], although various past employees would develop it under Digital Continue. While 5th Cell and Digital Continue are both currently still around as developers, there was no new information on games in development from 2021 to mid-2026.

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 * Due to 5th Cell creating their own creator page on [[Steam]], their original page within the Scribblenauts releases redirects to [https://store.steampowered.com/developer/WBGames Warner Bros. Games' page].
 * The '''Advancing Entertainment''' slogan was introduced with D.N.A, and would end up being used on the company's website until 2013.
-* 5th Cell doesn't consider any games based on their IP that were developed by other studios to be canon, meaning ''[[Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition]]'', ''[[Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (Wii)]]'', ''[[Drawn to Life: Two Realms]]'', ''[https://scribblepedia.ink/wiki/Scribblenauts_Showdown Scribblenauts Showdown]'', ''[https://scribblepedia.ink/wiki/Scribblenauts_Mega_Pack Scribblenauts Mega Pack]'', and the ''[https://locksquest.fandom.com/wiki/Lock%27s_Quest_(2017) Locks Quest remake]'' are all noncanonical to each respective series.<ref>https://ibb.co/Qv5K96JQ</ref>
+* 5th Cell doesn't consider any games based on their IP that were developed by other studios to be canon.<ref>[[File:BrokeWizardsTRNoncanon.png|100px]]</ref>
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