Summary
The upcomingHarry Potter: Quidditch Championsgame has confirmed that Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Cho Chang, and Ron Weasley will be part of the playable roster.Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis an upcoming sports game based on the Wizarding World’s Quidditch sport, wherein players fly around on brooms and attempt to throw objects through hoops, all the while one person on their team, the Seeker, tries to catch the elusive Golden Snitch. Quidditch is the Wizarding World’s most popular sport, and it has been a big hit withHarry Potterfranchise fans as well. Real-world versions of Quidditch exist, and the sport has also been represented in various video games over the years.
Unfortunately for Quidditch fans, 2023’s open worldHarry Potteraction-RPGHogwarts Legacyskipped Quidditch. Fans have been calling forHogwarts Legacyto add Quidditch DLC for quite some time, but it doesn’t appear that it is in the cards. Instead,Harry Potterenthusiasts wanting their Quidditch fix will have to check outHarry Potter: Quidditch Champions, set to launch on multiple platforms on September 3.
TheHarry Potter: Quidditch Championsrelease date is fast approaching, and so Warner Bros. has released a brand-new trailer for the game. The trailer highlights some of the game modes and features that fans can expect fromQuidditch Champions, including four of its playable characters. As confirmed by thelatestHarry Potter: Quidditch Championstrailer, players will get to play as Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Cho Chang, and Ron Weasley, with Potter and Weasley representing Gryffindor, Malfoy representing Slytherin, and Chang representing Ravenclaw. It’s entirely possible that more familiar faces from the Wizarding World will be featured on theQuidditch Championsroster as well, but if so, they have yet to be revealed.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Confirmed Playable Characters So Far
Besides playing as iconicHarry Potterfranchise characters,Quidditch Championsplayers also have the choice to create their own characters. Character customization includes all kinds of different cosmetics that, based on the trailer, can seemingly be unlocked in-game. Customization extends to choosing a broom inQuidditch Champions, with differentWizarding World broomsoffering different stats, and so it seems players will need to pay special attention to their loadouts if they hope to succeed in the game.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Championswill feature multiple Quidditch venues, including the famousHogwarts pitch. Players will compete in these arenas across the game’s single-player career mode and online competitive modes, ensuring that there should be plenty forHarry Potterfans to see and do once theQuidditch Championsrelease date rolls around on September 3.
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.
