Summary
Tuesday, September 3 will be a big day for fans of theHarry Potterfranchise, as that’s the day thatHarry Potter: Quidditch Championsreleases to the masses.Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis the next majorHarry Pottervideo game, releasing over a year after the critically-acclaimed and best-selling open world action-RPGHogwarts Legacyhit store shelves.
Hogwarts Legacywas a massive successat the time of its release in 2023, with the game still finding itself at the top of sales charts.Hogwarts Legacyproved that there is a great appetite forHarry Pottervideo game experiences, and so it’s no surprise that more is on the way. The upcomingQuidditch Championsgame may scratch a different itch thanHogwarts Legacy, but it certainly has potential to be a big hit as well.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis releasing on September 3for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. The game is a sports game with a career mode and online multiplayer, as well as a slew of customization options.Quidditch Championsalso features iconicHarry Pottercharacters on its roster, so those that would rather play as Harry, Ron, Draco, or Cho Chang have that option. The game is releasing at a budget price of $29.99, soHarry Potterfans can get the next Wizarding World game for relatively cheap.
When is the Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Release Date?
Those on PlayStation don’t even have to pay the $30 to playHarry Potter: Quidditch Championson September 3. It’s already been confirmed thatQuidditch Championsis one of the free PS Plus games for September 3. Those that play the game through PlayStation Plus will get the same experience as those on other platforms. They will even be treated to the Firebolt Supreme Broom Skin pre-order bonus.
PlayStation, PC, and Xbox gamers will all have the chance to check outHarry Potter: Quidditch Championson September 3, but Nintendo gamers will have to wait a little longer.Quidditch Championsis coming to the Nintendo Switch, but the Switch port is currently without a release date. It’s still set to come at some point in 2024, but fans on Nintendo’s platform will have to wait to learn exactly when they will get to play the game.
While it’s a bummer that Switch gamers have to wait longer than expected, ifQuidditch Championsis as fun as its gameplay trailers make it look, then September 3 should be a big day for fans of theHarry Potterfranchise and give them something to play while they wait for news on the inevitableHogwarts Legacy 2.Hogwarts Legacy 2is rumored to be in development, though an official announcement hasn’t been made at the time of this writing. When the game is announced, it will be interesting to see if it features Quidditch, or if the sport will remain exclusive to theQudditch Championsgame.
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.
