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Experience the Iconic Magical Sport While Playing as Fan Favorite Characters from Across the Franchise Including Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy and Ron Weasley PlayStation Plus Members Can Download the Standard Edition Now Through Sept. 30 for No Extra Cost
September 3, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Warner Bros. :
Warner Bros. Games today announced Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, the fast-paced Quidditch experience, is now available on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One Consoles and PC (Steam and Epic) for the Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions. The physical Deluxe Edition will be available Nov. 8, 2024. The Nintendo Switch edition will launch during the 2024 holiday season. Additionally, the Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions* Standard Edition will be available at no extra charge to all PlayStation®Plus members from now until Sept. 30, 2024.
Developed by Unbroken Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions features the high-flying magical sport introduced by the Harry Potter books and films. Players can delve into the exhilarating world of Quidditch through solo play, cooperative online matches with friends or in competitive online player vs. player games. Playing as the classic positions Beater, Chaser, Keeper, or Seeker, players will create their own custom champion or choose from an all-star lineup of iconic characters, such as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy and other popular characters across the franchise.
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"We have heard fans’ passionate requests for a Quidditch gaming experience, and with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions we are bringing the fantasy of the magical sport to life," said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games. "The team has created a game that is authentic and fantastical, and we are excited for Harry Potter fans to fulfil their aspirations of becoming a Quidditch champion.”
“The team is honored to launch Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and finally share our take on the beloved sport of Quidditch," said Paul Ohanian, Chief Executive Officer, Unbroken Studios. "We’re incredibly excited for players to take flight over our renditions of classic and never-before-seen Quidditch pitches, team up with friends in co-op and multiplayer, and experience all the wizarding world details we’ve poured into the game.”
Featuring iconic wizarding world locations, characters, and references that fans will love, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions allows players to experience the rush of flying across renowned wizarding world Quidditch pitches in a variety of modes. Players can participate in the Hogwarts House Cup and choose from Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Gryffindor to represent their house. Then, they will be able to take part in the legendary Triwizard Schools Quidditch Cup where they can play for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, or one of the international teams, Beauxbatons Academy or Durmstrang Institute. After progressing through a series of action-packed matches on iconic wizarding world pitches, players will compete in the ultimate Quidditch experience, the Quidditch World Cup.
As a special gift, players who own Hogwarts Legacy will receive the Bonus Legacy Pack** when they download Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and connect to their WB Games account. The Bonus Legacy Pack includes the Moontrimmer Broom Skin, as well as Hogwarts Legacy fan-favorite Sebastian Sallow as a playable character.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Standard Edition is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). All game content is only earnable through in-game progression and cannot be purchased with real-world currency.
The Deluxe Edition includes the base game as well as the Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Gryffindor House Packs and 2,000 gold to spend in-game. (Gold is only earned through gameplay progression.)
The Slytherin House Pack includes:
Slytherin Stormrider Hurricane Broom Skin
Slytherin Hogwarts Travel School Uniform
Slytherin House Crest Emblem
The Hufflepuff House Pack includes:
Hufflepuff Stormrider Sandstorm Broom Skin
Hufflepuff Hogwarts Travel School Uniform
Hufflepuff House Crest Emblem
The Ravenclaw House Pack includes:
Ravenclaw Stormrider Cyclone Broom Skin
Ravenclaw Hogwarts Travel School Uniform
Ravenclaw House Crest Emblem
The Gryffindor House Pack includes:
Gryffindor Stormrider Firestorm Broom Skin
Gryffindor Hogwarts Travel School Uniform
Gryffindor House Crest Emblem
The Physical Deluxe Edition will be available for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One on Nov. 8, 2024. The Nintendo Switch™ system edition will be released this Holiday season.
The Firebolt Supreme Broom Skin will be available as a redeemable pack, available through Sept. 30 for PlayStation Plus members. PlayStation Plus members who download the game during this window will continue to have access to the Standard Edition of the game for as long as they remain a member.
To learn more about Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, visit https://www.quidditchchampions.com/ or join the conversation on Facebook, X, Instagram, Discord, and YouTube.
Best,
Josha Ball, Publicist (WB Games UK & Ireland)
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About Warner Bros. Games
Warner Bros. Games is a part of Global Streaming and Games for Warner Bros. Discovery and a premier worldwide publisher, developer and licensor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based game titles. Additional information can be found at WBGames.com.
About Portkey Games
Portkey Games, from Warner Bros. Games, is the games label dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and video game experiences that place the player at the center of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories. Portkey Games offers players the opportunity to make their own narrative choices and engage with the Wizarding World setting to create new and unique experiences. The label was created to bring gamers and fans new gaming experiences that allow them to delve into the magic of the Wizarding World in immersive ways where they can define their own Wizarding World story.
About Unbroken
Unbroken Studios is an LA-based team of 100 developers with proven track records of working on some of the most memorable franchises in games. Celebrating their 11th year of operations in 2024, Unbroken has released two previous titles for PC and mobile. Unbroken Studios also has a separate team providing co-development on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League with Rocksteady Studios.
*Standard Edition available from 03/09/24 – 30/09/24. Monthly Games accessible for duration of PS Plus subscription only. PS Plus is an ongoing subscription with recurring fees until cancelled. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.
**Exclusively in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions for all Hogwarts Legacy players. You must own a copy of Hogwarts Legacy and connect it to your WB Games account.
HARRY POTTER: QUIDDITCH CHAMPIONS software © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Unbroken Studios. All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling.
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