A new multiplayer Harry Potter game promises all the online Quidditch you can't play in Hogwarts Legacy
Remember how it seemed so odd that you can't play Quidditich in Hogwarts Legacy, even though it's the most famous and popular sport in the wizarding world and central to the story of Harry Potter? Anyway, never mind that, because in entirely unrelated news Warner Bros has revealed an all-new multiplayer set in the world of Hogwarts called Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions.
Quidditch Champions came as a complete surprise by way of a tweet that announced not just the game, but also «limited playtest signups» that are now open. It's being developed by Unbroken Studios, the creator of the cancelled Mad Max-style battle royale Fractured Lands(opens in new tab), which is also supporting Rocksteady in the development of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which was recently delayed into 2024(opens in new tab). It will be published by Portkey Games, a Warner Bros publishing label dedicated to Harry Potter games.
Somewhat unexpectedly given the surprise announcement, an FAQ(opens in new tab) says the project «has been in development for several years,» which I suppose could have been a factor in the decision to exclude Quidditch from Hogwarts Legacy, although nothing has been said in that regard. Neither pricing nor a release date have been announced, but it will be available for PC and unspecified consoles—and apparently there will be more to do than just play Quidditch.
«Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a complete, standalone Quidditch experience,» the FAQ states. «It engages players in the sport of Quidditch and other broomstick adventures alongside friends in a competitive, multiplayer setting.»
The FAQ also strongly suggests that while Harry Potter is in the game title, he won't actually be in the game—and, like
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