For as fun as Hogwarts Legacy was, there was one major feature of the wizarding world that was noticeably absent from the game: Quidditch. Despite featuring the ability to fly on broomsticks, and even soar through a Quidditch arena, you couldn’t actually play this magical game. That’s where Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, a new game, comes in. While very little has been shared about the game since its announcement, there are a few key details worth exploring before you mount up and try to catch that elusive Golden Snitch.
Release Date and Platforms
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is set to launch on September 3, 2024, and will be available across a wide range of platforms. You can look forward to playing on PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. It will also be available on PS Plus on day one.
Trailers and Gameplay
The official reveal trailer showcased CGI footage of new and returning characters from the Harry Potter franchise engaging in the fictional sport. We saw a variety of fields, suggesting multiple locations to play, but not much else was revealed. You will be able to play as characters pulled straight from the books, including Harry, Malfoy, Ron, and more, alongside a robust character creator.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions will primarily be a competitive multiplayer experience that follows the rules of the game as they were written in the books. However, there is also a single-player Career Mode. This mode will let you play matches across a variety of arenas to try to win the cup.
Gameplay will have you flying in a third-person view while attempting to score points by throwing the ball through one of three rings. Seekers, on the other hand, will need to chase down the Snitch as it leaves golden rings across the field.
Pre-Order Options
You can reserve your copy of either the Standard Edition of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions through the official website for $30 or spend $40 for the Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes:
* Gryffindor House Pack
* Hufflepuff House Pack
* Slytherin House Pack
* Ravenclaw House Pack
* 2,000 Gold
