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Per the officialPlayStation Blog,Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis arriving on PlayStation Plus on September 3, making it a Day-One releasefor the subscription service. Unfortunately, this version of the game acts more like an extended demo as the PS Plus version allows users to play the game for 30 days at no extra charge but once that time’s up, consumers will need to pay for it. That may not offer the same kind of value as Xbox Game Pass' Day-One releases, but it’s still good to get a feel for whether the game would be a worthwhile purchase.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions - Release Date Info, Price, & Platforms
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is coming to bring the world back to the iconic magical sport. Here’s all the info available on what to expect.
What Is Quidditch Champions?
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As the name implies,Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis based on the titular sport which became afan-favorite element of the Wizarding Worldbooks and films.The game will allow players to step into the role of a Beater, Seeker, Chaser, or Keeper and participate in various matchesagainst other users as both teams strive to rack up pointsbefore the Golden Snitch is eventually captured. WhileQuidditch Championsisn’t the first video game to adapt the fictional sport, it is making some major changes to the formula established by 2003’sHarry Potter: Quidditch World Cup.
Quidditch Championsaims to provide players with an overall deeper experience by allowing users to level up their characterwith skill points. This not only encourages different play styles but should provide a decent progression hook, something that’s vital to the longevity of many sports games. Additionally, there’s a fullcustomization system loaded with cosmeticsthat can be used to design unique characters; alternatively, fans could also opt to play as familiar heroes and villainsfrom theHarry Potterseries.
Quidditch Championsalso features an entire Career Mode that allows players to rise through the ranksfrom friendly backyard matches up to the World Cup. Whether the game is deep enough to satisfy sports fans while also catering to the Wizarding World fandom remains to be seen but making it free throughPlayStation Plus, even briefly, is a great way to get players invested early. One can only hope it has the staying power of more grounded sports titles.
Editor’s Note: Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling has been accused of transphobia by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Although not directly involved in the development of Quidditch Champions, Rowling does stand to earn royalties from the game. We would like to reiterate our support for trans rights and that trans identities are valid. Support services are listed below for trans people impacted by discussions of transphobia.
