Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions – Release date, gameplay, platforms, more
Warner Bros / Portkey GamesHarry Potter: Quidditch Champions is the upcoming multiplayer title from Warner Bros. and Portkey Games. Below you can find the game’s release date along with everything you need to know, from gameplay to platforms and more.
Developed by Unbroken Studios, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is going to be an iteration of the iconic fast-paced Hogwarts sport. The game was officially announced in April 2023 after Hogwarts Legacy was released and the devs organized a playtesting session shortly after it was revealed.
So, calling all Beaters, Chasers, Keepers, and Seekers out there as we have everything revealed about Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions so far.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions release date
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions will be released on September 3, 2024.
Quidditch Champions platforms
At launch, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
You can also play the game on day one via PS Plus, provided you’ve got a valid subscription. Availability on previous-gen consoles is good news for PS4 and Xbox One owners as they won’t need to upgrade their consoles.
Will the game be available on the Nintendo Switch?
While Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions was initially intended to also launch on the Nintendo Switch, Warner Bros. Games revealed in a press release that the Switch port has been delayed, with only a “Holiday 2024” window confirmed.
However, we’ll be sure to update this section when a concrete Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Switch release date is confirmed.
Is Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions a Hogwarts Legacy DLC?
No, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is not a Hogwarts Legacy DLC. According to the game’s FAQ page, it is a fresh standalone experience.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions trailers and gameplay
On April 17, 2023, Warner Brothers released a 16-second playtest teaser which showed us how the game will look along with a glimpse of the field, the Champions Cup, and its characters. Apart from that, it also shows the iconic Nimbus 2000 broomstick.
Just like in the movies and books, players can choose either of the Beaters, Chasers, Keepers, or Seekers roles and battle it out to make their house victorious!
Fast forward to June 8, 2024, we got to see the official reveal trailer of this new game. Although the video did not have any official gameplay footage, a part of it did reveal the Quidditch World Cup.
In the official reveal trailer, it was seen students were playing Quidditch under different weather conditions. It included rain, snow, auroras, and fall.
On July 29, the official gameplay trailer for Quidditch Champions was released which showcased two gameplay modes − Single Player Career and Online Competitive Multiplayer that players will be able to play upon launch.
They’ll also be able to unlock characters from the Harry Potter franchise such as Harry, Malfoy, Ron Weasley, and so on. Furthermore, the game also allows players to create their own characters and customize them with a vast collection of accessories.
Furthermore, the devs have promised that many franchise Easter eggs will also be included in the game, such as a cosmetic that will transform players into the infamous PS1 Hagrid meme.
If Quidditch Champions has got you all excited, you can check our Hogwarts Legacy review if you wish to explore further.