Just like that, a new Harry Potter game is on its way. On Monday, WB Games revealed , a title the publisher is billing as a “fast-paced, competitive multiplayer” game that will be available on PC and consoles. According to the company, Unbroken Studios, best known for its work supporting the recently delayed , has been working on for the past “several years,” making the sport’s absence from make a lot more sense.
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” is a complete, standalone Quidditch experience,” a newly published FAQ says of the project, noting fans will need an online connection to play the game. “It engages players in the sport of Quidditch and other broomstick adventures alongside friends in a competitive, multiplayer setting.” The FAQ additionally states J.K Rowling was not involved in the creation of and that the game is not a direct adaption of any of the existing Harry Potter books or films.
For the past few years, Rowling has been controversial for her transphobic views. Ahead of the release of , some fans chose not to buy or play the game for that reason. In addition to a new game, WB Games parent Warner Bros. Discovery is working on a new live-action adaption of all seven books in the Harry Potter series. does not have a release date. For now, WB Games is accepting signups for “limited” playtests.