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Nintendo has released six screenshots of the long-delayed Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy, a Harry Potter spin-off game set to release on November 14. The game, which was originally announced in March 2022, faced multiple delays for the Switch version. Despite controversy surrounding creator J.K. Rowling's views, Hogwarts Legacy has been well-received on other consoles and became the best-selling game of February 2023.
The delay of Hogwarts Legacy's release on Nintendo Switch from July 25 to November 14 has left fans uncertain about the game's performance on the weaker hardware. The delay is a sign of the challenge the developers face in porting the visually impressive and hardware-demanding game to the Switch. However, the successful port of the game to PS4 and Xbox One offers some hope for Switch fans.
Warner Bros. has announced a new game, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, which will be a competitive multiplayer game developed by Unbroken under the Harry Potter-specific Portkey Games label. The game will include "other broomstick adventures" and is currently open for registration for a playtest. The absence of Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy was probably due to the complexity of developing an entire separate sport, hence the separate game here.
Fans of Hogwarts Legacy are upset that Quidditch was left out of the game and speculate that it was intentionally done to be sold separately as Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, developed in collaboration with WB Games, Portkey Games, and Unbroken Studios. Many players are frustrated with the alleged move and the timing of the announcement.
WB Games and Unbroken Studios are developing a standalone game based on the wizarding sport Quidditch, called Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. The game has been in development for several years and fans are being asked to test it out. It is not yet known which consoles will be compatible or when the game will be released. The game will be published under the Portkey Games label, which is WB Games' in-house publisher for titles inspired by the Harry Potter universe. Players will be able to create and customize their own character and will need an internet connection to play.
Warner Bros. has announced a new competitive multiplayer game called Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, based on the fictional sport from the Harry Potter novels. The game's website features a sign-up portal for play testers and a FAQ that highlights details about the game, its publisher Portkey Games, and the involvement of J.K. Rowling, who has been criticized for her transphobic views. The release date and platforms for the game have not been announced.