While aHogwarts Legacysequel hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, it’s a pretty safe bet considering the unprecedented success of last year’s Wizarding World video game adaptation. When it finally comes time to makethe sequel toHogwarts Legacy, there are a few things that should be tweaked or added to the first game’s formula, butHarry Potter: Quidditch Championsmay have already beat it to the punch in one key area.
Set for release on September 3,Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis an upcoming multiplayer game that revolves around the titular Wizarding World sport. Based on its pre-release trailers, it seems as thoughHarry Potter: Quidditch Championsis shaping up nicely, and its day-one spot on PlayStation Plus' Essential tier is sure to put it in a good position right out of the gate. But the betterQuidditch Championsdoes, the more likely it becomes thatHogwarts Legacy 2won’t have the sport.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Could Limit Hogwarts Legacy 2’s Minigames
Quidditch Was Sorely Missed in Hogwarts Legacy
WhileHogwarts Legacydelivered the AAAopen-world Wizarding World RPGthat fans have wanted for decades, it wasn’t perfect. There were definitely some shortcomings and missing features withinHogwarts Legacy, and the game’s lack of Quidditch was a clear sticking point for many fans. Many fans were convinced Quidditch would be added toHogwarts Legacyin a post-launch update or DLC due to how well the game’s flight mechanics worked, but those hopes were never fulfilled.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Might Miss Out on Quidditch As Well
WithHogwarts Legacynot featuring a playable version of Quidditch, many fans are now champing at the bit for agame likeHarry Potter: Quidditch Championsthat’s solely dedicated to the fantasy sport. And from the trailers released so far, it seems as thoughQuidditch Championsis going to offer quite an in-depth Quidditch experience, letting players assume one of the four specific roles on a team, such as Chaser or Seeker, and customize their original or legacy character with cosmetics they’ve purchased with their winnings.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsisn’t being touted as a live-service game, but it has been confirmed that it’ll adopt a seasonal approach, with Season 1 set to start in Winter 2024 and bring with it aYule Ball and “Holiday at Hogwarts” event. This suggests that Warner Bros. is expectingQuidditch Championsto be a long-term success, and if that’s the case, then it probably wouldn’t want to cut that success short by dividing the fan-base betweenQuidditch Championsand a hypotheticalHogwarts Legacy 2that has Quidditch in it.
There’s already some crossover betweenHogwarts LegacyandQuidditch Champions, with the upcoming game offering exclusive cosmetics for those who have playedHogwarts Legacy. AHogwarts Legacy-themed event is also planned forQuidditch Champions' launch season.
How Hogwarts Legacy 2 Could Still Use Quidditch
Though it would be a tricky business decision to includeQuidditch inHogwarts Legacy 2when Warner Bros. has an ongoing game already dedicated to the sport, there are waysHogwarts Legacy 2could adapt the sport without making it feel too similar toQuidditch Champions' version. A good compromise is giving players a set of Quidditch-themed trials to work through inHogwarts Legacy 2, such as racing another Seeker for the Golden Snitch, or hitting Bludgers away with a Beater’s bat, imitating the sport without directly copyingQuidditch Champions' formula.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
WHERE TO PLAY
LIVE YOUR QUIDDITCH FANTASY: Take to the sky as one of the classic positions—Chaser, Seeker, Keeper, or Beater—each with their own unique play style. Soar into legendary Quidditch arenas, as well as maps that showcase never-before-seen areas of the wizarding world.MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAYCareer Mode: From backyard battles in the Weasley Burrow to high-stakes showdowns at the Quidditch World Cup, rise to become a champion either solo or in online co-op with teams of up to 3 friends.Exhibition Matches: set your teams, map, and difficulty and play alone or on teams of up to 3 in online co-op.Player vs Player: Test your skills in competitive online matches against other Quidditch teams.YOUR QUIDDITCH YOUR WAYCustomize Your Approach: Level up and use skill points to tailor your play style for each role. Change your flight style by switching between and leveling up different brooms.Play As Yourself or as Iconic Harry Potter Characters: cosmetic customization options and classic character designs allow you to express your game-time personality.
