Tired of throwing killing curses (Avada Kedavra) at the teachers in Hogwarts Legacy? Well, fellow muggles and wizards alike can rejoice as Warner Bros. Games has unveiled Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions release date along with the first trailer during the Summer Game Fest. Fans of the Wizarding World will soon have the chance to play the iconic sport of Quidditch on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S starting September 3rd. Check out the trailer here:
But the big question is: Will Quidditch Champions match the high standards set by last year’s Hogwarts Legacy? Developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Hogwarts Legacy has been hailed as the best Harry Potter game ever made. It set a high bar for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions to reach, but does it even have to?
Does Hogwarts Legacy Have Quidditch?
One significant difference between the two games is that Quidditch is not featured in Hogwarts Legacy. Despite its rich, open-world environment and engaging storyline, Hogwarts Legacy does not include the beloved wizarding sport. This omission left many fans eager for a dedicated Quidditch game.
Quidditch Champions Release Date
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, developed by Unbroken Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, aims to fill this gap. The game is set to be released on September 3rd and will focus entirely on the exhilarating sport of Quidditch.
What is Quidditch?
For those unfamiliar with Quidditch, it’s a sport played by witches and wizards flying on broomsticks. The game combines elements of lacrosse, handball, basketball, baseball, and polo. The main objective is to score more points than the opposing team by getting the Quaffle (a slightly deflated volleyball) through the opponent’s hoops, which earns 10 points per goal. Additionally, catching the Golden Snitch, worth 30 points, can turn the tide of the match.
Hogwarts Legacy vs Quidditch Champions
Hogwarts Legacy is an expansive open-world game that allows players to explore Hogwarts and its surroundings, set in a time before the events of J.K. Rowling’s book series. While it offers a rich narrative and immersive gameplay, it lacks appearances from beloved characters like Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley, as it is set in a different era.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, on the other hand, promises a focused Quidditch experience. Players can not only engage in this dynamic sport but also play as iconic characters from the series, including Harry Potter and his friends. This makes Quidditch Champions a unique addition to the Wizarding World gaming universe, offering something that Hogwarts Legacy does not.
In terms of graphics, Hogwart Legacy remains on top as Quidditch Champions went for a more cartoonish and colorful design, a bit like the original artworks on the books.
While Hogwarts Legacy provided an expansive and immersive experience in the Wizarding World, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is set to bring the thrill of Quidditch to life for fans who have longed to play this exciting sport. With its release date on September 3rd, fans won’t have to wait much longer to dive into the action.
