Summary
Harry Potter: Quidditch Championswill include some special rewards for players who also own a copy ofHogwarts Legacy. With more than two decades since the release of last official Quidditch video game,Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup,Harry Potter: Quidditch Championslooks to revive the magical sport this fall.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis set for release on September 3for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, and the Standard Edition comes with a $29.99 price tag. A version for Switch is in the works, but Nintendo fans will have to wait a while longer, as no release date has been issued yet.
A new trailer for the game was released on August 22, showing off the sport’s high-flying action and explaining the four different roles players will be able to take during a match. The tail end of that trailer also shows off five special Bonus Legacy Pack rewards that will only be available to players who also own a copy ofHogwarts Legacyand have connected it to their WB Games accounts. Most of the rewards tie into the 2023 action RPG, such as a skin forHogwarts LegacySlytherin companion Sebastian Sallow, his wand, and a celebration and magic emblem associated with that game’s Ancient Magic powers. The final reward, the Moontrimmer Broom Skin, transforms the player’s broom into the masterpiece of famed fictional broom maker Gladys Boothby, which was introduced to the franchise’s lore in the 2001 bookQuidditch Through the Ages.
Hogwarts Legacy Player Rewards in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
The rewards forHogwarts Legacyplayers aren’t the only new things revealed in the trailer. While a previously released trailer hadintroduced venues other than Hogwarts toQuidditch Champions, those being rival schools Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, the new trailer also shows that players will be able to take to the pitch at the Quidditch World Cup and the Weasley Family Burrow.
Even with all the recent reveals, there are still a few questions surroundingHarry Potter: Quidditch Champions, such as who will fill out the teams for the two rival schools. The new trailer switches between in-game cinematics and live-action footage from the movie series, and while it doesn’t show any in-game images of him, it does make a point to show off a movie clip ofDurmstrang alum Viktor Krumcompeting in the Quidditch World Cup, which may point to his inclusion in the game’s roster of playable characters.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
WHERE TO PLAY
LIVE YOUR QUIDDITCH FANTASY: Take to the sky as one of the classic positions—Chaser, Seeker, Keeper, or Beater—each with their own unique play style. Soar into legendary Quidditch arenas, as well as maps that showcase never-before-seen areas of the wizarding world.MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAYCareer Mode: From backyard battles in the Weasley Burrow to high-stakes showdowns at the Quidditch World Cup, rise to become a champion either solo or in online co-op with teams of up to 3 friends.Exhibition Matches: set your teams, map, and difficulty and play alone or on teams of up to 3 in online co-op.Player vs Player: Test your skills in competitive online matches against other Quidditch teams.YOUR QUIDDITCH YOUR WAYCustomize Your Approach: Level up and use skill points to tailor your play style for each role. Change your flight style by switching between and leveling up different brooms.Play As Yourself or as Iconic Harry Potter Characters: cosmetic customization options and classic character designs allow you to express your game-time personality.
