Footage and information of a Harry Potter themed open world action RPG has surfaced via Reddit user VapeThisBro, who claims to have been part of a focus test group where he got all of the info.
The footage certainly looks promising, despite clearly being an early build of the game. As you might remember, in late 2017 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment opened a new label (Portkey Games) specifically to publish new Harry Potter games for mobile and console platforms. Rumor is that Avalanche Software (Disney Infinity), purchased by WB in early 2017, could be working on this game. Stay tuned for more!
Set in the 19th Century (1800’s) Wizarding World, this 3rd person open-world action RPG game centers around your character with unique abilities who has earned a late acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
You are a newly arrived 5th-year student to Hogwarts that demonstrates a latent gift for magic with a unique ability to track and identify remnants of a pottant ancient power. Upon arrival, strange events begin to materialize In the Forbidden Forrest and trouble begins o brew within the castle walls. Together with Professor Elezar Fig, you embark on a journey through both familiar and never before seen locations to bring to light the truth behind these mysterious occurrences.
On your quest you will craft potions, master new spells, and discover fantastical beasts. You will battle Dark Wizards, Goblins, and other supernatural enemies and uncover the truth about your destiny – the Fate of the Wizarding World lies in your hands.
FEATURES
- Journey to Hogwarts to become one of 8 different Wizard types.
- Experience Hogwarts, make new friends, uncover new secrets, and change the fate of the Wizarding world.
- Experience a new magic system that creates countless possibilities to master magic.
- Freely explore the Wizarding World for the first time., Choose your house and friends at Hogwarts, and decide to pursue a path of good or evil.
- Create your own witch or wizard, and experience an all new story separate from the books or films.
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