Sony has unveiled its most significant game addition to PlayStation Plus for 2024. The year has already been impressive with free games on PS Plus.
Titles like "A Plague Tale: Requiem," "Foamstars," "EA Sports FC 24," "Immortals of Aveum," "Ghostrunner 2," and "Sifu" have delighted subscribers in the first half of the year. However, the upcoming addition in September is set to outshine them all.
Exciting New Addition: Harry Potter Quidditch Champions
Recently, Sony announced that "Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions" will join PlayStation Plus as a day-one addition.
WB Games had previously teased this new multiplayer Quidditch title, set in the magical Harry Potter universe.
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Quidditch Champions takes flight September 3 as a day one PlayStation Plus title. pic.twitter.com/W0yt94LTyB
The game will finally launch on September 3rd, 2024, and its inclusion in PS Plus is expected to be a game-changer.
The significance of "Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions" being part of PS Plus is underscored by the success of "Hogwarts Legacy."
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Released in 2023, "Hogwarts Legacy" became the year's best-selling game, demonstrating a huge demand for games set in the Harry Potter universe.
With "Quidditch Champions" launching directly on PS Plus, subscribers can save money, and the game is poised for a robust start.
Game Features: What to Expect
"Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions" promises a rich and immersive gaming experience with several exciting features:
- Career Mode: Players can rise to become champions, starting from casual matches at the Weasley Burrow to high-stakes showdowns at the Quidditch World Cup. The game supports both solo play and online co-op with teams of up to three friends.
- Exhibition Matches: Set your teams, map, and difficulty level to play alone or in online co-op. Exhibition matches offer flexibility and a variety of play options.
- Player vs. Player (PvP): Test your skills against other Quidditch teams in competitive online matches. This mode is designed for those looking for a challenging and engaging multiplayer experience.
- Customization and Character Play: Players can level up and use skill points to tailor their play style for each role in the game. Switch and level up different brooms to change your flight style. Additionally, you can play as yourself or choose from iconic Harry Potter characters with extensive cosmetic customization options.
The Legacy of Hogwarts Legacy
"Hogwarts Legacy," a 2023 action RPG by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games, laid the groundwork for these new Harry Potter games.
It is set a century before the events of the Harry Potter novels.
Players control a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. They learn various magical abilities and explore an ancient secret within the wizarding world.
After being acquired by Warner Bros. in 2017, "Hogwarts Legacy" marked Avalanche Software’s first project independent of Disney Interactive Studios.
Development started in 2018, and even though gameplay footage leaked early, the game’s unique setting allowed players to experience a fresh and immersive narrative distinct from the established Wizarding World characters.
Conclusion
Sony’s addition of "Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions" to PlayStation Plus is a strategic move that leverages the massive popularity of the Harry Potter universe, following the success of "Hogwarts Legacy."
Subscribers can look forward to an engaging and immersive Quidditch experience that promises to deliver both solo and multiplayer excitement.
As this game launches on September 3rd, it is set to be a highlight of 2024 for PlayStation Plus members.