Creators of Pokemon Go! partnered with Warner Bros. to build a new game about a famous wizard.
Niantic, Inc. and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment surprised the community today, announcing Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. It will be an augmented reality (AR) mobile game inspired by J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World.
The game will be published by Niantic and co-developed by Niantic and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite promises to use state-of-the-art augmented reality mobile technology! Users will be “exploring real-world neighborhoods and cities across the globe, players will go on adventures, learn and cast spells, discover mysterious artifacts, and encounter legendary beasts and iconic characters”.
“At Niantic, our goal is to leverage technology to create real-world experiences that help people to discover the wonderful, and often magical parts of the world around them. The beloved Harry Potter stories have captured imaginations worldwide for more than 20 years and soon we’ll turn the fantasy into augmented reality, allowing fans and their friends to become wizards and witches.”
John Hanke, founder and CEO of Niantic, Inc
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite release details will be announced in 2018.