It’s not unusual for gameplay from upcoming games to leak online, but the recent leak of “Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions” took an unexpected turn. Nine minutes of gameplay from the highly anticipated sports action game made its way to the internet — via an adult website. In an odd twist of events, fans eager to see more of the game found the footage on a platform few would have predicted.
The Leak and Warner Bros.’ Response
The original gameplay leak surfaced on popular platforms such as YouTube and Reddit, where nine minutes of footage from “Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions” were shared. The video, however, didn’t last long. Warner Bros. quickly stepped in to have the footage removed, issuing takedown requests across various sites, effectively erasing the video from mainstream viewing.
But fans of the upcoming game found a creative workaround. Knowing that major sites would block the footage, the leakers decided to upload it to a much less expected place—an adult content website. With a cheeky title like “Gameplay 18+ Grade Students Ride Quidditch Sticks,” the video remained available for much longer than it had on traditional gaming forums.
What the Leaked Video Shows
For those who managed to catch the leaked footage, the video revealed key aspects of “Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions”, offering a sneak peek into the game’s character customization and a full Quidditch match. The player in the video took on the role of a hunter (a forward position in Quidditch) and was seen throwing up to eight balls through the opponent’s rings during the match.
- Character Customization: The leak gave fans a glimpse into the game’s customization options, which included well-known characters like Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. It also allowed players to create their own unique character, customize their appearance, and even personalize their wands and broomsticks.
- Quidditch Match Gameplay: The Quidditch match showcased fast-paced, high-energy action, with players flying around the field and attempting to score points for their team. The fluid gameplay demonstrated the excitement and intensity that Quidditch fans have been hoping for.
It’s believed that the leak occurred due to closed testing of the game, a situation similar to an event in 2011, where footage of another Harry Potter-related game leaked online. Such closed tests are often conducted by game developers to receive feedback from a small group of players, but leaks like this are always a risk during these tests.
The Future of “Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions”
Although this leak has generated plenty of buzz, it’s important to note that the footage was from a beta version of the game. The final product could be quite different from what was shown in the leaked video. Fans are eagerly waiting for an official release, but no concrete release date has been confirmed yet. With Gamescom 2023 just around the corner, it’s possible that more official news regarding the game’s development and release timeline will be shared soon.