Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a sports action game set in the wizarding world of Harry Potter. You play as a Chaser, Beater, Keeper or Seeker on flying brooms in various Quidditch stadiums. The four positions have different tasks in the battle for points and the outcome of the match.

You can play through a career alone or in online co-op, put together exhibition matches and compete in online duels against other teams. Development and publishing were handled by Unbroken Studios and Warner Bros. Games.

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions was released on Sep 3, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The Nintendo Switch version was released on Nov 8, 2024.

The game was developed by Unbroken Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label. The different console versions are separate releases.

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions was released natively for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. The PC version is available on Steam, among others.

In online mode, the PC version supports cross-platform multiplayer matches according to Steam. The Switch version requires a stable internet connection to play.

Quidditch Champions turns broom sport into a fast team game. Chasers try to throw the Quaffle through the opposing hoops, while Keepers defend their own hoops. Beaters disrupt opposing players with Bludgers. Seekers chase the Golden Snitch, and catching it can secure points for their team.

The camera follows broom flight from a third-person perspective. The different roles require different flight paths and coordination with teammates.

The Deluxe Edition differs from the standard edition with additional content. The separately available Deluxe Pack adds equipment items from the four Hogwarts houses and other bonuses to the base game.

The Deluxe Pack is an expansion and not a standalone Quidditch game. The equipment packs require the base game on the matching platform.

For the Windows version, Steam lists at least 8 GB RAM, an Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-4350, a GeForce GTX 650 or Radeon R9 255 with 2 GB graphics memory, and 15 GB of free storage. The game requires DirectX 12.

The recommended specs also include 8 GB RAM, an Intel Core i7-2700K or AMD FX-8300, and a GeForce GTX 1650, Radeon R9 380 or Intel Arc A380. Steam links this configuration to 1080p display at 60 frames per second.

You choose from the four classic roles Chaser, Keeper, Beater and Seeker. Chasers focus on attacks with the Quaffle. Keepers guard the hoops, while Beaters put pressure on opponents and Seekers chase the Snitch.

Each position has its own abilities. Level-ups let you spread ability points and develop the roles you chose.

Career mode starts with matches in familiar settings like the Weasleys' Burrow courtyard. Later, bigger competitions lead up to the Quidditch World Cup.

The career can be played alone or online with up to three friends. Different stadiums and teams make for varied matches, rather than an open role-playing world.

Quidditch Champions offers cooperative online matches with up to four players in total. In exhibition mode, you can choose the team, arena and difficulty level. Teams also compete against each other in competitive online duels.

Steam lists cross-platform multiplayer, online PvP and online co-op as features of the PC version. A WB Games account is required for online play.

Different brooms change your flying style. You can upgrade their levels and develop your position's abilities with points. You can also change the look of your own player.

Well-known characters from the Harry Potter world are also available as playable characters or designs. Customization affects appearance, while role abilities continue to develop as you play.

The arenas range from small places like the Burrow to large stadiums in the wizarding world. Alongside well-known locations, there are game venues that show new areas of the Harry Potter world.

Familiar characters appearing in the game include Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

The Steam version includes German on-screen text, subtitles and voice-over. English, French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese are also listed with voiced dialogue.

Other languages support subtitles and the user interface depending on the version. Language options may differ from the respective console version.

For PC, Steam requires a WB Games account. The store also lists Denuvo Anti-Tamper as third-party copy protection and an additional user agreement.

According to Nintendo, the Nintendo Switch version requires a stable internet connection to play. Cloud save data from Nintendo Switch Online is not supported for this version.