Calling all students of Beauxbatons, Hogwarts, and Durmstrang! We are delighted to unveil the Triwizard Quidditch Cup in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions.
The Triwizard Quidditch Cup, featuring Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, and Durmstrang Institute of Magical Learning, will be added to the game’s Career Mode. This tournament is the first adaptation of the iconic international schools from the wizarding world. We couldn’t be more excited to present this exclusive look at the pitches and give a glimpse of what players can expect when the game launches digitally on PS5 and PS4 on September 3. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions will be available for free as a monthly game for all PlayStation Plus members from September 3-30!
We knew from the start that we wanted to capitalise on the fact that Quidditch Champions isn’t limited to Hogwarts or the locations we’ve seen in the films. Quidditch is an international sport played by witches and wizards all over the world, and it’s natural for students at each wizarding school to play the sport in their own unique way.
As they progress through the game’s Career Mode, players will eventually reach the Triwizard Quidditch Cup, where they will choose one of three international schools to represent in the cup. Players can choose to represent Hogwarts, where they will compete alongside the school’s finest, such as Cedric Diggory, Ron Weasley, and Harry Potter. Competing against Beauxbatons, players can find themselves alongside Fleur Delacour in a fast-paced hunt for the Golden Snitch. During a high-intensity match against Durmstrang, players should watch out for Viktor Krum, who at 19 was talented enough to play as a Seeker for the Bulgarian national team—in the World Cup final, no less.
Of course, much of the inspiration came directly from the film Goblet of Fire, which gives us the only visual glimpse into the students and cultures of two of Europe’s greatest wizarding schools. We wondered how the students of these schools would approach Quidditch. We imagined students from Beauxbatons on elaborately crafted brooms, flying with perfect form and showmanship around a beautifully manicured pitch, and the students of Durmstrang practicing on sturdy brooms in harsh conditions.
The Beauxbatons Academy of Magic is located in the heart of the Pyrenees in southern France. Descriptions of the school’s ice sculptures and fountains are reminiscent of Baroque architecture and gardens. The lawn is perfectly manicured, surrounded by reflecting pools, and spectators watch the sport from ornate and decorated stands.
In contrast, Durmstrang Institute is located in the far north of Europe. To contrast the picturesque daytime weather of Beauxbatons, we set Durmstrang’s pitch at night, in the light of the Aurora Borealis. Viking-inspired architecture can be seen around the pitch, with minimal use of flames to maintain the school’s secrecy. The pitch itself is set some distance from the school for the same reason, and the iconic ship that students travel on is docked next to the pitch, surrounded by water. The pitch’s surface is made of frozen black stone, so athletes who fall off their broom learn from every mistake.
We can’t wait for players to experience the Triwizard Quidditch Cup in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions when it launches on PS5 and PS4 on September 3rd.
