Quidditch Champions, the Harry Potter game about the magical sport, will launch on September 3, 2024. The news was announced today during the Summer Game Fest.
The game will launch that day on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Interestingly, it will be available at launch via PlayStation Plus, but there’s no word on Game Pass. Quidditch Champions is priced at $30. For the PlayStation Plus release, subscribers can get the game as part of their membership between September 3rd and 30th.
The trailer for the game featured iconic Harry Potter characters such as Harry Potter himself, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and more. Players can also create their own character and try to become… the Quidditch Champion. Check out the trailer for yourself above.
Quidditch Champions features “iconic locations, characters and references in the wizarding world that fans will love,” Warner Bros. said. Players can take on the role of beater, chaser, guard or seeker.
There are several stages to choose from, including the Weasley Burrow to the Quidditch World Cup venue. Warner Bros. also announced that people who own Hogwarts Legacy will get a Bonus Legacy Pack that contains various bonuses.
“Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions gives fans the chance to delve deeper into the world of Harry Potter with the excitement of playing this beloved, fantasy sport,” said Warner Bros. David Haddad. “The team worked to capture the spirit of Quidditch, including iconic characters and never-before-seen areas of the wizarding world.”
The Quidditch Champion was announced in April 2023 and playtests have already taken place. It is described as a “fast-paced online multiplayer game” that includes both solo and multiplayer gameplay.
It’s the second Harry Potter game in as many years, following the massively successful Hogwarts Legacy in 2023. It was the best-selling game of 2023 overall in the US, even outselling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.
Qudditch Champions is developed by Unbroken Studios. Although controversial author JK Rowling is not personally involved in its development, she stands behind its success. For more information, read our in-depth article on how Rowling’s comments have affected the trans community. This article also has links to trans creators you can support, as well as charities you can donate to.