It was the only thing missing from the incredible Hogwarts Legacy experience: The magical broomstick sport of Quidditch!

While it might have been wise to leave out this high-speed wizarding game to focus on other elements and ensure the polished RPG we all loved, there's no denying its absence was felt. You only have to glance at the message boards at the time to see fans speculating about when a Quidditch-focused sequel or DLC would drop. Everyone wanted to experience Quidditch with the graphics of Hogwarts Legacy!

Well, the time has finally come. This is the game Potterheads have been waiting for. A game entirely dedicated to our favorite Hogwarts pastime: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions! Here's everything we know about this high-flying sporting game!

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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions: Release Date

If you've been waiting for the release of this game since Hogwarts Legacy, the good news is you don't have to wait much longer. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is due to launch on September 3, 2024!

Available on PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch system and PC (Steam and Epic), if you pre-order your PC copy from 2Game today, you'll save 18% off RRP!

Not only that, but you will also receive the Firebolt Supreme Broom Skin as a pre-order bonus.

What are you waiting for?!

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Gameplay - EA Sports for Quidditch

Described by critics as Mario Strikers on a broomstick, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is as high-octane and chaotic as you could hope for. With cinematic visuals, customizable characters, and legendary arena settings, you'll feel like you've entered the world of Hogwarts with this exciting and immersive EA sports for Quidditch!

All games are 6v6, with bots taking up at least 3 roles per team depending on whether you're playing on your own or co-op with up to 2 others. In multiplayer, you'll be able to swap between your two chosen roles at any point in a match, with the bot taking over the remaining role. If you play solo, you'll be able to swap between any of your teammates at will.

Basically, what this means is that whether you fancy yourself as a Potter or Krum-style figure, as a Chaser, Seeker, Beater, or Keeper, you'll be able to try out the unique gameplay styles of each Quidditch position. I'm telling you, this is the real deal!

Game Modes:

Similar to other sports games, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions features a Career Mode in which you can work your way to the top as you polish up on your skills.

Begin with backyard battles in the Weasley’s home, competing in the Burrow Cup as you pick up the basics. Then work your way up to increasingly large and prestigious competitions such as the Hogwarts House Quidditch Cup, all the way up to the Quidditch World Cup! There's even a brand new Triwizard Quidditch Cup that's just been revealed! This is particularly exciting as it will be the first time the Durmstrang Institute or the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic from Harry potter have been brought to life. Again, you can enter these competitions on your own, or online with up to 2 other players.

As you work your way through Career Mode, you'll pick up skill points you can use to improve stats and unlock special moves. In this way you'll be able to upgrade your tackles as a Chaser; create more Bludger damage as a Beater; or boost your energy as a Seeker. There will also be daily challenges, unlockable rewards, career upgrades and more to look out for.

If you prefer more control over each game, Exhibition Mode allows you to set your teams, map, and difficulty as you enter fantasy Quidditch scenarios based on what you've unlocked. For example, if you fancy playing as Ravenclaw in the snow, here's your chance!

Of course, you can also compete in fierce online PvP battles against other competitors.

Cross-Platform Play and Cross Progression

You'll be pleased to know you can join forces with players on different devices, as Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions supports cross-platform play between all supported platforms.

The game further supports cross progression, so if you switch devices you won't lose your progress. This is particularly important once you've worked up the ranks in Career Mode!

For a more in depth look at the Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions gameplay features, you should check out our previous article: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Gameplay - Rocket League on Brooms?

Customize Your Characters and Brooms!

One of the best things about Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions being a standalone game as opposed to part of Hogwarts Legacy, is that you can play as your favorite Harry Potter characters!

Indeed, with the opportunity to customize your whole team, you can pick your own robes, broom tails, hairstyles etc to create unique characters. Alterantively, you can populate your team with the familiar faces you know from the Wizarding World! You can even attribute emotes for victory celebrations, and fine-tune your Chaser's goal VFX. It does sound very cool.

As well as the cosmetics, you can use skill points to upgrade your broom to improve max speed, durability, manoeuvrability and drift. I mean, it's cool to look cool, but ultimately Quidditch is all about the broom and if you want to win, you need the best!

Talking of brooms, you can expect to find the classic Nimbus and Firebolt brands. Then there are other titles that have piqued our interest. Brands with names such as Stormrider and Shooting Star. Intriguing, eh?!

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions - System Requirements

Just when you think things couldn't get better, you find out the Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions system requirements are so low you can even play the game on your Steam Deck! Take a look for yourself:

Minimum Hardware Requirements - Low Settings / 60 FPS / 1080P

Recommended Hardware Requirements - High Settings / 60 FPS / 1080P

I mean, we knew the game would be of a lower-spec than Hogwarts Legacy; the titles are incomparable when it comes to scope. But, with stunning graphics and high-speed action, we're still feeling pretty chuffed about what these hardware requirements mean for accessibility.

Read more on this topic in our previous article: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions System Requirements

What Version of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Should I Get?

First things first, you should get Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. That's to say, everything we've seen about the game looks fun. Very fun. And besides, who hasn't wanted the opportunity to play Quidditch with modern day graphics and gameplay mechanics? As I say, the absence of the sport was the only downside of the Hogwarts Legacy experience.

Add to this the reasonable starting price tag, and the additional savings you get from pre-ordering the game from 2Game, and it becomes a no-brainer. Oh, and did I mention that Portkey Games have announced there are no plans to include microtransactions in the game? That's always good to hear as far as I'm concerned.

The only following question, therefore, becomes: What edition of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions should I pre-order? Below is what you get with the Deluxe Edition. We've also added information regarding the Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Legacy Pack, for those who own Hogwarts Legacy.

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Deluxe Edition

The Deluxe Edition of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions includes the Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Gryffindor House Packs. It also provides you with 2,000 gold to spend in-game, which you would otherwise need to earn through in-game progression.

The Slytherin House Pack includes:

The Hufflepuff House Pack includes:

The Ravenclaw House Pack includes:

The Gryffindor House Pack includes:

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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Legacy Pack

The Legacy Pack is a little different. It's basically an exclusive gift for Hogwarts Legacy Players that includes:

You will need to own a copy of Hogwarts Legacy and connect it to your WB Games account in order to take advantage of these Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions goodies. If there's anyone reading this article who's interested in Quidditch Champions but doesn't yet own Hogwarts Legacy, you might want to check out our article about how the two games fit together: Quidditch Champions: The Perfect Hogwarts Legacy Companion?

We hope you've found this Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions - Here's Everything We Know! article useful. As ever, we'll be sure to keep you updated with developments on the game as soon as we learn of them. Until then, we'll continue to count down the days till the September 3, 2024 release of this high-flying magical sporting experience!

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It was the only thing missing from the incredible Hogwarts Legacy experience: The magical broomstick sport of Quidditch! While it might have been wise to leave out this high-speed wizarding game to focus on other elements and ensure the polished RPG we all loved, there’s no denying its absence was felt. You only have to […]