It looks like a Harry Potter RPG is on the way, allowing fans of the franchise to finally live out their wizarding world dreams in an open-world Hogwarts.
Rumors of a Harry Potter RPG (expected to be called Harry Potter: Magic Awakened') first emerged back in 2018, when Redditor VapeThis Bro leaked footage of the game, claiming he was shown it as part of market research. Although the footage was quickly removed by Warner Bros, it was up long enough for fans to identify Hogwarts, various creatures and a character creator (via Eurogamer).
Following the leak, we didn't hear much more on this rumored Harry Potter game - until now. According to a report by Bloomberg, the leaked Harry Potter RPG will release on PS5 and Xbox Series X in 2021. The report also claims that the untitled Harry Potter game will feature an expansive, open world replica of Hogwarts, where you can 'role-play' as a wizard.
Want all the juicy details? Here's everything we know so far about the untitled Harry Potter RPG.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? A RPG title based on the Harry potter franchise
- When can I play it? Reportedly 2021
- What can I play it on? Reportedly PS5 and Xbox Series X
Harry Potter RPG release date
According to Bloomberg's report, the Harry Potter RPG will release in 2021 for PS5 and Xbox Series X. However, Warner Bros has not officially announced the game (never mind a release date) so we may see it later than that.
Harry Potter RPG news and rumors
JK Rowling doesn't have much involvement
According to the Bloomberg report, Rowling doesn't have much involvement in the game's creation.
Harry Potter Magic Awakened
BBC reporter Lizo Mzimba tweeted about his knowledge of the project, revealing the mysterious RPG may be called Harry Potter Magic Awakened. However, other titles including Magic Forever are in the mix. He also hinted other Harry Potter titles could be on the way.
Dark or light
According to a description that accompanied the leaked footage, you will be able to choose from eight character classes and align yourself with either good or evil.
Not developed by Rocksteady
Following the leaked footage, fans speculated the project may be in development by British studio Rocksteady Games, which is also owned by Warner Bros. However a source at Rocksteady confirmed to Eurogamer that this is not the case.
Harry Potter RPG: what we want to see
Classes
A lot of Harry Potter fans (including ourselves) just want to role-play as a Hogwarts student - warts and all. That means attending classes with the quirky professors and aiming to ace your OWLS. However, this game doesn't look like it'll be that, instead focusing on adventure.
A brand new story
Although not all fans will agree, it would be nice to move away from the characters of Harry, Hermione and Ron and instead focus on brand new characters with a different story. Currently we don't know if Harry and pals will play a part in the RPG or what size of role that will be.
Houses
A Hogwarts experience is not legit until you're sorted into your house by the sorting hat. It would be a real oversight not to include this, and hopefully your house will affect how the story unfolds.
An interactive, open-world Hogwarts
We're reaching a bit, but a living and breathing Hogwarts to explore would be bliss. It would essentially allow fans to inhabit the world they've read about in the Harry Potter books and watched in the films.
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