Paradox Interactive has today announced that their online multiplayer PvP battle title Magicka: Wizard Wars is now available through Steam's Early Access program. Building on the successful Magicka formula, Wizard Wars will allow players to combine their custom spells with eagerly devastating results that are sure to be hilariously fun.

In Magicka: Wizard Wars, two teams of four wizards each will do their best to incinerate, refrigerate, and defenestrate one another in chaotic combat, utilizing the versatile, element-combining spell system of Magicka. With friendly fire in full effect, wizards will have to think on their toes and mind their aim as they contend with imps, enemy players, and each other. With short battles, skill-based spellcasting, and flammable friends, Magicka: Wizard Wars explores all the ways that teamwork can go horribly wrong.

Sadly local Australian players will have to deal with some lag issues until next year, with Paradox Interactive currently having servers available only in the US and EU with plans for "Australian servers becoming available early next year."

You can find the title available on Steam, and check out the newest trailer below for a good look at exactly what wizardry methods you'll be using in Magicka: Wizard Wars.