Hela: Magical Remedies and Co-op, Launching December 1 on Game Pass

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Xbox’s official feature published on September 18, 2026 makes one thing clear: brewing in Hela: of Mice & Magic is not a standard crafting menu. Each recipe asks for ingredients and specific hands-on actions, while the resulting Remedies unlock new routes, puzzle solutions, and cooperative possibilities.

A mouse brewing a magical potion inside Hela’s workshop

Brewing is gameplay, not menu work

Plants and materials gathered in the world return to the witch’s workshop, where every recipe follows its own sequence. Windup wants curiosity and experimentation to matter as much as inventory management. It fits the miniature world inspired by the forests, meadows, and wetlands of northern Sweden.

Interactive recipe preparation in Hela of Mice & Magic

Remedies reshape exploration

The most important creations are magical tools called Remedies. Rather than simply increasing power, they change movement and interaction, open previously unreachable areas, and offer alternative ways to tackle environmental puzzles. Returning to familiar locations should reveal new possibilities as the collection grows.

A magical Remedy being used to overcome an obstacle in Hela

Solo or four-player co-op

Every puzzle can be completed alone. The Shade System creates magical copies of the hero to help operate parts of the environment, while local co-op supports two players and online co-op supports up to four. In a group, players can combine Remedies and tools to discover solutions the developers did not prescribe rigidly.

Exploring Nordic landscapes in Hela of Mice & Magic

Release date, platforms, and Game Pass

Hela launches on December 1, 2026. Xbox confirms Xbox Series X|S, PC, compatible Xbox Play Anywhere devices, and a day-one Game Pass release. The Xbox listing also specifies cross-platform co-op, split-screen, 4K, HDR10, and support for 60 fps or higher.