A rather depressing update has been released regarding the upcoming multiplayer Wizarding World video game, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. It appears that publisher Warner Bros. Games hasn’t decided on many details regarding the game’s release.
Warner Bros., under its Portkey Games publishing label, has teamed up with developer Unbroken Studios to create an experience centered around the renowned wizarding sport, which was noticeably absent from Hogwarts Legacy, following the best-selling success of Hogwarts Legacy in 2023. However, Quidditch Champions has not even been committed to any specific platforms aside from PC, nor does it have a wide-release window.
After the release of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions in April 2023, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment president David Haddad stated to Variety in the intervening nine months or so, “We don’t have any particular announcements on exactly how and when [the Quidditch game] is going to come to the market, but we are working to get it designed in a way just to delight fans.” Although the statement seems harmless enough for a game in development, it might disappoint fans who were hoping to play Quidditch Champions soon because it doesn’t address when or how the game will launch.
Quidditch Champions Gameplay
“Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a fast-paced, online multiplayer game featuring the world’s most iconic magical sport,” stated Warner Bros. The app claims that the game “engages players in the sport of Quidditch and other broomstick adventures alongside friends in a competitive setting”. However, the Steam page for the game states that there will be “multiple ways to play,” such as:
Career Mode: Rise to the top in online co-op games with groups of up to three friends or solo, from backyard skirmishes in the Weasley family’s home, The Burrow, to high-stakes matchups at the Quidditch World Cup.
Exhibition Matches: Play online cooperatively by setting your teams, map, and difficulty. You can play alone or in groups of up to three.
Player vs Player: Compete against other Quidditch teams online to test your abilities.
System Requirements
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- DirectX: Version 12
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Low 1080p @ 60 FPS
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7950, 3 GB or Intel Arc A380, 6 GB
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- DirectX: Version 12
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 3 GB or AMD Radeon R9 290X, 4 GB or Intel Arc A750, 8 GB
Quidditch Champions Release Date
The release date of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is September 3, 2024, which is not too far off. At Summer Game Fest, the news was revealed along with a brand-new trailer that you can view at the bottom of the page.
Can I pre-order Quidditch Champions?
Yes, you can! Pre-orders for the console are currently open at GAME, and it will cost £69.99; however, the official Quidditch Champions FAQ page indicates that it will likely cost closer to £30. Although the game is available to wishlist on both Steam and the Epic Games Store, PC gamers are not currently able to pre-order.
Conclusion
“Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions” promises to captivate fans with its thrilling Quidditch gameplay, even in the face of initial uncertainty regarding details and platform availability. The game, which is scheduled for release in September 2024, promises several play modes that will accommodate solo and multiplayer experiences while guaranteeing an immersive wizarding sports adventure.
