The wizarding world is set to invade our consoles once again! Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, developed by Unbroken Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, promises crazy matches, if you can't get them in Hogwarts Legacy: The Hogwarts Legacy. And although the release date has not yet been revealed, note that the software is expected to be available on PC and consoles (without further details). Fans of the saga will have plenty to look forward to, as this game promises to satisfy their thirst for Quidditch, the emblematic sport of the wizarding world.
To all wizards and witches, it's time to take to the Quidditch pitch!
- Warner Bros. Games France (@wbgamesfr) April 17, 2023
Sign up now to join the first tests of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions ✨
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions stands out (at least from what we've seen so far) for its gameplay centered on Quidditch in competitive multiplayer mode. Players will be able to create and customize their champion, and engage in solo matches, teaming up with friends or joining online players. The game's handling is still a big mystery, but we can expect an immersive and dynamic experience that will plunge fans into the heart of Quidditch matches, all requiring a permanent Internet connection. The game is reminiscent (or so we hope) of the excellent Harry Potter Quidditch World Cup, released on PC, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube and Game Boy Advance in 2003.
The game announcement was also an opportunity for Warner Bros. Games to reveal a playtest phase, scheduled for April 21 and 22. Interested fans are invited to register on the game's official website to take part in these tests, although selection is not guaranteed. As far as the business model for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is concerned, information is still unclear. It could be free-to-play, with in-game purchases to customize champions, or a premium game available for purchase.
The gameplay for the new title has begun to leak, as our colleagues at JV. com explain in a tweet. We learn that games will be played in a five-player versus five-player format, lasting eight minutes, and that players will be able to take on the role of catcher, chaser, beater or goalkeeper. A goal would earn 10 points, while capturing the golden snapper would earn 30. Skins would also be provided, in the image of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley or Cho Chang. Broomsticks and wands will also be further customized.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions leaked!
- JV - Video Games (@JVCom) August 1, 2023
What the leaked gameplay video tells us :
- 5v5
- 4 roles: catcher, chaser, beater and goalkeeper
- match duration: 8 minutes
- 1 goal = 10 points
- catching the Golden Snitch = 30 points + end of match
- gauge... pic.twitter.com/A2GZ892T23
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is shaping up to be a promising game for fans of the saga, offering a competitive multiplayer experience dedicated to Quidditch. Despite the few details available to date, fans can already sign up for a chance to take part in the closed test phase. Stay tuned for further announcements about this game, which promises to delight fans of the wizarding world!
Official website
quidditchchampions.wbgames.com
