Get ready all you Hufflepuffs, Harry Potter Wizards Unite apparates onto your mobile phones very soon. The geolocation game f is only two days away, launching 21 June on iOS and Android.
Harry Potter Wizards Unite is the latest in a line of geolocation games aiming to bring a little magic to your daily commute. The geolocation-based game was announced back in 2017 and from initial descriptions, seems to follow a similar premise to Niantic’s other AR behemoth, Pokemon Go. Calling on wizards everywhere, the trailers for the game, which melds augmented reality with its geolocation systems, allows players to interact with a range of magical anomalies as they seep into the human world. As players explore their own neighborhood, and cities across the globe, they will go on extraordinary adventures, learn to cast spells, and unravel the mysteries of magic. From escaped Nimbus brooms to the odd wandering Niffler, it is likely we will see lots of familiar faces when Hary Potter Wizards Unite launches.
The latest game to play on the massive success of the Harry Potter film franchise is part of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s Portkey Games, a new studio dedicated to games based on J.K. Rowling’s creation. While we’ve previous attempts to monetize Harry Potter mobile games slammed for their microtransaction systems, Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery notably, Niantic has a track record of creating quality mobile experiences that are incredibly successful.
A new launch trailer dropped to accompany the release date, which you can check out above If you are ready to be sorted, you can pre-register on the Play Store or iOS App Store now. You can also find out more about Harry Potter Wizards Unite on the official website.
