Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Announced, Testing Signups Now Open

Warner Bros. Games has announced a “standalone Quidditch experience” called Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and playtest signups are now open.

According to the game’s FAQ page, Quidditch Champions is will allow players to partake in the Wizarding World’s iconic sport and “other broomstick adventures alongside friends in a competitive, multiplayer setting.” Playing the game requires constant internet connection, hence Warner Bros. Games is holding a limited playtest for people to try out the new Harry Potter title.

Calling all Beaters, Chasers, Keepers, and Seekers! Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions limited playtest signups are live now! Sign up at https://t.co/E9cQekLOzV. #QuidditchChampions pic.twitter.com/AQhKfg4NKD

— Warner Bros. Games (@wbgames) April 17, 2023

During the playtest, you can either play the game by yourself or you can team up with friends and other people online. You’ll also be able to create and customize your character to your liking.

Quidditch Champions has been in development for several years at Unbroken Studios, which is also lending a hand in developing Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Warner Bros. Games released the following statement about Quidditch Champions’ connection to the Harry Potter franchise alongside Portkey Games, which is publishing the game:

“While Portkey Games are not direct adaptations of the books and films, the games are firmly rooted in the magical universe of the Wizarding World. While remaining true to J.K. Rowling’s original vision, Portkey game developers chart new territory by creating fresh ways for fans to immerse themselves in the Wizarding World.”

The announcement of Quidditch Champions comes on the heels of the release of Hogwarts Legacy for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, which sold over 12 million copies two weeks after its launch in February despite controversy surrounding the Harry Potter author. The game will release on PS4 and Xbox One on May 5, while the Nintendo Switch version comes out July 25.

You can sign up for the playtest on the official Quidditch Champions website if you wish to get a first look. To learn more about the game, join the game’s Discord server. The playtest will run on April 21-22.

Cristina Alexander is a freelance writer for IGN. She has contributed her work to various publications, including Digital Trends, TheGamer, Twinfinite, Mega Visions, and The Escapist. To paraphrase Calvin Harris, she wears her love for Sonic the Hedgehog on her sleeve like a big deal. Follow her on Twitter @SonicPrincess15.