Quidditch Champions has become the latest entry in the Harry Potter Universe with its release on September 3, 2024. The game, as the name suggests is focused around the sport popular among students of Hogwarts — Quidditch. Whether you prefer being a Keeper or a Seeker, there's certain to be something for every Harry Potter fan to enjoy in this game.
Given the rich and varied backstories and the incredibly detailed lore of the universe, it's no surprise that Quidditch Champions features Easter Eggs from the featured books and movies. Let's dive straight into the various references and callbacks showcased in this game.
Easter Eggs in Harry Potter Quidditch Champions
1) Harry's inaugural flight and first Snitch capture
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Do you remember Harry playing Quidditch for the first time? If you do, then you may also remember the sight of him capturing his first Snitch, and how he almost swallowed the Snitch whole. His sheer excitement and joy in capturing his goal, and fondly looking at his reward are recreated in-game.
Additionally, it is a proud moment for every wizard when they take flight for the first time. Harry's first flight was extremely memorable when we saw it on-screen, and it is equally as memorable when featured in-game.
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2) Visiting the Weasleys
The Weasley family's residence is distinctive in structure, though loved by all Wizarding World fans for housing the family of Ron Weasley. The Burrow, as it is called, is showcased in-game, and includes Arthur Weasley's classic flying car as well. You can also play Quidditch at this location in-game.
Though not stated outright, the owners request the player to not break any of the house's window panels while playing. Should an unfortunate crashing noise be heard followed by pieces of glass falling to the ground, players are kindly requested to refrain from utilizing the conveniently parked car as a means to "Evanesco" from the scene.
3) Beauxbatons and Durmstrang schools
We've heard about and watched players from the Beauxbatons and Durmstrang schools playing Quidditch across the many books and movies, and the avid fans among us must have always wondered what these schools might look like. Well, that mystery has finally been revealed as both schools are visible in Quidditch Champions.
Their presence, however, is limited purely to the background of the matches played on their home grounds. Though players don't get to enter these schools at any point during gameplay, it's a unique look at some never-seen-before places.
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4) PS1 Hagrid, and other fan favorites
Remember PS1 Hagrid? Of course, we all do. A meme image that circulated across the internet over the past few decades has made its way into the game. The low-resolution face of Hagrid is an Easter Egg that fans love, and it's available in all its 16-pixel glory in the game. Players can even wear his face as a mask while on the Quidditch field.
Additionally, you can also meet many iconic characters from across the Wizarding World's universe. Harry is certainly featured, but much of the Weasley family also appears on the Quidditch field. Be it Ron and his sister Ginny or the Beater duo of George and Fred Weasley.
The one and only Hermoine Granger, the Ravenclaw seeker Cho Chang, and, of course, Draco Malfoy all make an appearance in-game. This creates for many familiar faces to play with and against.
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