Skip to main content
VentureBeat Homepage
  • Events
  • GamesBeat
  • Data Pipeline
  • GamesBeat Summit 2022
  • Account Settings
  • Log Out
  • Become a Member
  • Sign In
VentureBeat Homepage

GamesBeat

VentureBeat

  • AR/VR
  • Big Data
  • Cloud
  • Commerce
  • DataDecisionMakers
  • Dev
  • Enterprise
  • Entrepreneur
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Mobile
  • Security
  • Social
  • Transportation

Follow

follow us on Twitter follow us on Facebook follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on RSS

The Machine

  • AI
  • Machine Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Robotic Process Automation

Follow

Follow us on RSS

GamesBeat

  • Games
  • Esports
  • PC Gaming

Follow

follow us on Twitter Follow us on RSS

Events

  • Upcoming
  • Media Partner
  • Webinars

General

  • Newsletters
  • Got a news tip?
  • Advertise
  • Press Releases
  • Guest Posts
  • Contribute to DataDecisionMakers
  • Deals
  • Data Pipeline
  • Jobs
  • VB Lab
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

Join the GamesBeat Community

Free: Join the GamesBeat Community for access to 3 premium posts and unlimited videos per month.

Learn More

Sign up with your business e-mail to continue with ticket purchase

Please wait...

Share

  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • VentureBeat Homepage
  • Newsletters
  • Events

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery now lets you play Quidditch

Dean Takahashi@deantak
September 4, 2019 9:00 AM
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on LinkedIn

Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Watch now.


Jam City’s Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is adding an update that will Quidditch to the popular mobile game.

Starting September 5, players will be able to play Quidditch, the sport where you try to score goals against an opponent while flying on a broomstick. Hogwarts Mystery debuted in April 2018, sending fans to wizarding school where they could navigate a fresh storyline in the Harry Potter universe.

This kind of upgrade is a major deal for fans, and it might be just the thing to draw attention back to Hogwarts Mystery. The much-ballyhooed launch of Warner Bros. and Niantic’s new game, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite (which is akin to Pokémon Go) has taken the focus off this older game. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery has been installed more than 53 million times and has grossed more than $145 million globally since launch, according to mobile measurement firm Sensor Tower.

Above: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery has a big update with Quidditch.

Image Credit: Jam City

The new Quidditch feature is an ongoing, multi-chapter and multi-season adventure for players that have advanced to year two, chapter six and beyond of the game’s story. This new addition is the largest feature and content update since the game’s launch 17 months ago, and it has new storylines, areas, and more content.

Event

MetaBeat 2022

MetaBeat will bring together metaverse thought leaders to give guidance on how metaverse technology will transform the way all industries communicate and do business on October 3-4 in San Francisco, CA.

Learn More

“Quidditch is one of the most iconic parts of the Hogwarts school experience and something our players have been clamoring for,” said Michael Brozman, senior director of product at Jam City, in a statement. “We’ve added in a fun and challenging new skill-based mechanic alongside some very captivating characters who are new to the world of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. As a permanent fixture in the game, we couldn’t be more excited to bring this ongoing, multi-chaptered adventure to players, season after season.”

Season 1 of the new Quidditch adventure debuts on September 4 at 1 p.m. Pacific time. Players will be invited to participate in practices, known as “Quidditch Friendlies” in order to hone their skills. Throughout the seasons, players will unlock new moves – such as Parkin’s Pincer or a Quaffle pass – as they progress through the positions of Chaser, Beater, Keeper, and Seeker. Their ultimate performance in the Quidditch Cup Matches will determine their team’s success. Prizes include special brooms, house-themed face paint, and iconic Quidditch uniforms once they make the team.

GamesBeat's creed when covering the game industry is "where passion meets business." What does this mean? We want to tell you how the news matters to you -- not just as a decision-maker at a game studio, but also as a fan of games. Whether you read our articles, listen to our podcasts, or watch our videos, GamesBeat will help you learn about the industry and enjoy engaging with it. Learn more about membership.

Author
Dean Takahashi
Topics
Business GamesBeat Mobile

GamesBeat Summit 2022 On-Demand Library

Head over to our on-demand library to view sessions from the live event and rewatch your favorite sessions from our virtual days.

Watch Now

GamesBeat Summit On-Demand Library

Head over to our on-demand library to view sessions from the live event and rewatch your favorite sessions from our virtual days.

Watch Now

Search jobs and find your dream job today.

Get Hired
  • GamesBeat
  • Follow us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Follow us on LinkedIn
  • Follow us on RSS
  • VB Lab
  • Newsletters
  • Events
  • Special Issue
  • Product Comparisons
  • Jobs
  • About
  • Contact
  • Careers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2022 VentureBeat. All rights reserved.

×

We may collect cookies and other personal information from your interaction with our website. For more information on the categories of personal information we collect and the purposes we use them for, please view our Notice at Collection.