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Q: What is Harry Potter: Magic Awakened?
A: Harry Potter: Magic Awakened is an immersive collectible card (CCG) and massively multiplayer (MMO) wizarding duelling game featuring a blend of strategy roleplay (RPG) elements. Players will take on the role of a first-year student at Hogwarts, joining thousands of other witches and wizards in a quest to master their magic.
Q: Who is the publisher of Harry Potter: Magic Awakened?
A: Harry Potter: Magic Awakened is co-published by Warner Bros. Games and NetEase Games under the Portkey Games label.
Q: Who is the developer of Harry Potter: Magic Awakened?
A: Harry Potter: Magic Awakened is co-developed by Warner Bros. Games and NetEase Games under the Portkey Games label.
Q: When will Harry Potter: Magic Awakened be available?
A: Harry Potter: Magic Awakened is available now for iOS and Android devices.
Q: Which platform will Harry Potter: Magic Awakened be available on?
A: Harry Potter: Magic Awakened will be available for free download on the App Store and Google Play for mobile devices.
Q: How does Harry Potter: Magic Awakened fit into the Wizarding World?
A: While Harry Potter: Magic Awakened is not a direct adaptation of the books and films, the game is anchored in wizarding world lore. Warner Bros. Games and NetEase Games are creating a unique gaming experience that is inspired by the magical universe created by J.K. Rowling, in which players will find new and unexpected characters and story elements.
Q: Is this a new story from J.K. Rowling?
A: The story showcased in the game is not a new story from J.K. Rowling, however it is inspired by the magical world she created. Each experience offered under Portkey Games will take place in the wizarding world and will be authentic to it. J.K. Rowling is hugely supportive of Portkey Games and has entrusted the design and creation of the games to Warner Bros. Games and the developers involved. Her team have also collaborated closely with Warner Bros. Games on all aspects of Harry Potter: Magic Awakened to ensure it remains a true part of the Wizarding World experience and is in line with the creativity and magic that fans expect.
Q: Is Harry Potter: Magic Awakened a brand-new story?
A: Harry Potter Magic Awakened is set ten years after the Battle of Hogwarts, and features new and original characters from the ‘Harry Potter’ series. Harry Potter: Magic Awakened invites players to experience a brand-new story in the wizarding world. Each year at Hogwarts will bring a fresh arc and different adventure to explore.
Q: What is Portkey Games?
A: Portkey Games, from Warner Bros. Games, is the games label dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and videogame experiences that place the player at the center of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories. Portkey Games offers players the opportunity to make their own narrative choices and engage with the wizarding world setting to discover new and unique experiences. The label was created to bring gamers and fans new gaming experiences that allow them to delve into the Wizarding World in immersive ways where they can create their own magical stories.
Q: What does Portkey mean, and why have you chosen it for this label?
A: In the Harry Potter series, a Portkey is an object, enchanted to instantly transport anyone touching it to a specific location. Most of the time, a Portkey is an everyday object that would not draw the attention of a Muggle. For Portkey Games, it symbolizes how games under this label will transport fans to their own adventures inspired by the wizarding world.
Q: What type of games will be developed under Portkey Games?
A: Portkey Games enables developers to create a variety of new and immersive gaming experiences that are all inspired by the wizarding world. These experiences have not been written by J.K. Rowling and will not be direct adaptations of the books and films. These are games that have been created for the fans, by game-makers who themselves are fans of and have been inspired by the wizarding world.
Q: Are Portkey Games created with J.K. Rowling’s approval?
A: Each experience offered under Portkey Games will take place in the wizarding world and will be authentic to it. J.K. Rowling is supportive of Portkey Games and has entrusted the design and creation of the games to Warner Bros. Games and the developers involved who are collaborating with her team closely on all aspects of the game.
Q: How does Portkey Games fit into the Wizarding World?
A: While Portkey Games are not direct adaptations of the books and films, the games are firmly rooted in the magical universe of the wizarding world. While remaining true to J. K Rowling’s original vision, Portkey game developers chart new territory creating fresh ways for fans to immerse themselves in the Wizarding World.
Q: Will Portkey Games adhere to wizarding world lore?
A: While Portkey Games are not direct adaptations of the books and films, the games are firmly rooted in the magical universe of Harry Potter. While remaining true to J. K Rowling’s original vision, Portkey game developers chart new territory creating fresh ways for fans to immerse themselves in the Wizarding World.
Q: Will favourite characters and locations from the Harry Potter books and films be featured in Portkey Games?
A: In Portkey Games, you can expect to see familiar locations and fan favourite characters, as well as new characters. You may even see familiar characters at different points in their lives depending on the game and experience.