Welcome to the July Community Newsletter! We've got plenty to share this month! Pirates can set sail into Polaris on Test Realm, while Wizard101 players have new Chronicle updates on both NA-PC and Console. Fantastic Fight Fest is kicking off in August, and we're also showing off the new Mr. Lincoln plushie! Plus, we're announcing the winners of Dalia Falmea's Birthday Contest and the latest Puppet Pirates, and spotlighting incredible community art and videos from across the Spiral.
Read on for all the latest news, updates, and community highlights!
Pirate101: The Trail Goes Cold Update Now on Test Realm!
Polaris is now on Test Realm!
Get a sneak peek at what’s coming to Pirate101! Be among the first to explore Polaris and experience upcoming content and help us test what’s ahead before it officially launches.
You can download the latest Test Realm client here. Test realm will be closed over the weekend but will return on Monday!
Read the full patch notes to see the new features, bug fixes, and other improvements included in this update.
Check out the latest teasers for a sneak peak of what's on Test Realm right now!
Follow our social media or join our Discord to stay up to date with the latest changes on Test Realm.
Wizard101 NA-PC: Barkingham Chronicle Update
The Monster is on the loose in Marleybone! The new Barkingham Chronicle Update includes new spells, a new boss encounter, new Challenge Mode instances, and more!
Read the full patch notes to see the new features, bug fixes, and other improvements included in this update.
Face the Immortal Games in their ultimate form. The new Aquila Chronicle Update includes new spells, a new boss encounter, new Challenge Mode instances, and more now on Console!
Read the full patch notes to see the new features, bug fixes, and other improvements included in this update.
The more Wizards, the merrier! Tell your friends, have them tell two more, and get ready to earn Fight Fest Coins and fantastic rewards together, starting on July 29th!
The Mr. Lincoln Plushie welcomes you back to Ravenwood Academy. Get ready for your magical studies with your new exclusive plushie, a free housing item, and two weeks of Wizard101 PC Membership with every pre-order!
Congrats to the winners of the 2026 Dalia Falmea Birthday Contest! Thank you to everyone who participated! We'll be reaching out to you all soon to coordinate prizes.
1st Place: Alex Blue
2nd Place: Seth Death
3rd Place: Sarai Sundust
4th Place: Caroline Summermender
Puppet Pirates
Puppet Pirates #144 is here, and Boochbeard and Gandry have found the hottest spot to make s'mores.
""Captain, it seems you could use a little ashistance. You couldn't even take the heat!"
~ Ambitious Alexandra
Thank you to everyone who cast their votes! The next Puppet Pirates is coming soon!
Next up is our Community Spotlight, where we highlight some of the awesome content you shared on social media over the past month! Want a chance to be featured in a future newsletter? Be sure to tag us in your posts so we can see what you're creating and feature you in an upcoming edition.
Say what you will about W101 but at least it’s brave enough to ask: what if the 1930s radio show character The Shadow was an anthropomorphic deer. And a woman. And a vigilante therapist who preaches reform as the true way to fight crime. The answer is that it rules. #wizard101pic.twitter.com/BDUq47ArUK
— Sentient-Cloud (Coms Open!) (@Sentient_clouds) July 8, 2026
That's all for this month's newsletter! We can't wait to share even more exciting updates, events, and community creations with you in the months ahead. Until then, we'll see you in game!
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