If you have been waiting for a reason to jump back into Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, that reason just arrived. Knights Peak Interactive and Primal Game Studio officially released the New Game Plus update for the Nintendo Switch version on February 25, 2026, bringing a seriously substantial package of new content, quality-of-life improvements, and gameplay refinements that make this the most complete version of the game to date.
Key Details at a Glance
- Update: New Game Plus (v1.6)
- Switch Release Date: February 25, 2026
- Prior Platform Release: PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S received v1.6 in July 2025
- Switch Availability: Digital and Physical (Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition)
- Price: Free update for existing owners
- Developer: Primal Game Studio
- Publisher: Knights Peak Interactive (a division of MY.GAMES)
Official New Game Plus Trailer
Before diving into the full breakdown, you can watch the official New Game Plus update trailer right here to get a feel for what this update brings to the table.
What Is Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree?
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a gothic 2.5D action RPG developed by Primal Game Studio, a Budapest-based independent studio founded in 2012. The game blends methodical combat with atmospheric storytelling set in a dark, hand-crafted world. Since launch, both Primal Game Studio and publisher Knights Peak Interactive have committed to ongoing post-launch updates shaped directly by community feedback. This New Game Plus update is the biggest one yet, and Nintendo Switch players can now finally access what PC, PS5, and Xbox players have had since July 2025.
What Does the New Game Plus Update Add?
This update covers a lot of ground. Here is a clear breakdown of everything confirmed by the developers.
New Game Plus Mode
Players can now replay the entire game with a fully-equipped character from the start. However, the challenge scales up significantly across the first ten cycles, so the difficulty curve keeps pushing you further the deeper you go. The mode also introduces random enemy auras and rewards, which means no two runs feel identical. There is also an NG+0 replay option for players who want to revisit the base experience with all their progression intact before stepping into harder territory. The mode is designed for infinite replayability, and between scaling cycles, randomised rewards, and NG+ specific gear variants, there is a genuine reason to keep coming back.
Three Brand New Weapons
The update introduces three new weapons to expand your combat options:
- Aurora
- Crimson Slicer
- Reignbreaker
Each weapon brings different combat strategies to the table, giving players fresh tools to experiment with across multiple runs.
Quality of Life Improvements
The developers tackled several friction points that the community flagged. You now get skill refund and respec options for more flexible build management, improved map navigation so getting around feels far more intuitive, and quick buy and sell features to keep inventory management from slowing you down mid-session.
Gameplay and Movement Refinements
Movement and combat both received meaningful attention. The update delivers better glide activation, improved ledge grabbing, and more balanced stamina consumption, all of which tighten up how the game feels moment to moment regardless of which platform you are on.
Boss and Enemy Overhaul
Boss fights now feature clearer mechanics and rebalanced difficulty. Enemy hitboxes and behaviours have also been refined, which means encounters feel fairer and more readable without losing their edge. In New Game Plus specifically, key bosses gain new attack patterns designed to catch returning players off guard.
Visual and UI Enhancements
The update brings upgraded visuals across characters, environments, and effects. For Switch players in particular, performance optimisations now cover both docked and handheld modes, meaning the UI improvements and visual upgrades translate well regardless of how you choose to play. The Reddit community has already started noting the update size as one of the more substantial patches the game has received since launch.
Bug Fixes
The developers rolled in fixes across combat, skills, quests, and general performance to iron out lingering issues and deliver a smoother overall experience.
What Pushed This Update?
Primal Game Studio and Knights Peak Interactive have been clear from the beginning that community feedback drives their post-launch roadmap. This New Game Plus update is the direct result of that commitment. The developers themselves described this version as the most complete and balanced the game has ever been, and looking at the full scope of changes, it is hard to argue with that.
For Switch players specifically, this update closes the gap that existed between them and players on other platforms since July 2025. However, it is not just a difficulty toggle. The combination of new weapons, scaling NG+ cycles, randomised enemy auras, overhauled bosses, and refined systems means returning players will find genuinely fresh ground to cover with every run.
Where to Get Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
You can purchase Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree in both Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition, digitally and physically. Here are all the key links you need:
| Detail | Link |
| Official Site | mandragoragame.com |
| Press Release | Game Press |
| Nintendo Switch eShop | Search “Mandragora” (auto-updates for existing owners) |
The New Game Plus update is available now on Nintendo Switch. If Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree has been sitting in your backlog, this is a very good time to finally give it your full attention.
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