A new game set in JK Rowling’s magical wizarding world is hitting consoles and PCs on Tuesday – and PlayStation Plus members can get it as part of their subscriptions.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions turns the aerial school sport into a Rocket League-style showdown.
You’ll be able to experience the thrill of the broomstick-mounted past-time from a variety of classic positions, be it Chaser, Seeker, Keeper, or Beater.
Quidditch Champions release times
Here’s when the game will launch on each platform today:
The console versions (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch) will land first at:
- Midday BST (UK)
- 6am CT (US Central Time)
- 4am PT (US Pacific Time)
- 7am ET (US Eastern Time)
The PC version will arrive slightly later at the following times:
- 5pm BST (UK)
- 9am PDT (US West Coast)
- Midday EDT (US East Coast)
- 6pm CEST (Central Europe)
A Nintendo Switch version is also confirmed to release between Christmas and new year.
What is Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions?
For anyone who hasn’t picked up the books or watched the movies, Quidditch Champions pits two teams of three against each other.
Chasers must throw the quaffle (a red ball) through one of three goal hoops, earning 10 points per goal. Meanwhile, Seekers are out to catch the Golden Snitch (a smaller, enchanted ball that flutters around the pitch), which grants an additional 30 points and can significantly change the game's outcome.
Like Rocket League before it, the new title offers an extended career mode and quicker, one-off matches for when you’re short on time.
In the former, you’ll start off at the Weasley Burrow and progress through various cups, including the Quidditch House Cup and the Triwizard Schools Quidditch Cup.
In multiplayer mode, you can team up with friends or compete against others online in both exhibition and career tournaments.
You’ll also be able to get creative by making your own character, and switching between different brooms to change your flight style.
How to get Harry Potter Quidditch Champions for cheap
While the game costs £25 for the standard edition, you can get it for as little as £6.99 by signing up for a PS Plus Essential subscription.
This is the most basic tier of PlayStation’s gaming service and comes with free monthly games, online multiplayer access, and discounts and deals.
The current freebies are Quidditch Champions, Little Nightmares 2, and MLB The Show 24.
Keep in mind this is a monthly recurring subscription – but you can cancel at any time.
