Niantic released Harry Potter: Wizards Unite – a mobile AR title that would see players fighting monsters and casting spells at certain locations in the real world.
But it looks like the game’s brief journey will be coming to an end.
This week, Niantic announced that the game would officially be shut down on 31 January 2022, and will be removed from digital storefronts from 6 December 2021. To mark the closure of the title, Niantic shared details about upcoming events and bonuses over here.
The company also shared that players will not be able to receive a refund on past purchases, except where otherwise required by law.
About Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
A magical calamity has befallen the wizarding world and it’s up to you to answer the call to help the Ministry of Magic restore balance! From the makers of Pokémon GO, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is the real-world augmented reality (AR) game that allows you to interact with the wizarding world in a new way.
Discover some of the most iconic characters and magical creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series including Harry, Ron, Hermione, Dumbledore and Newt, as well as Dragons, Hippogriffs, Nifflers and much more–all brought to life through AR.
REVEAL THE MAGIC OF THE WIZARDING WORLD IN A NEW WAY
- Use cutting-edge AR to relive some of your favourite moments from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series, encountering hundreds of magical artefacts, creatures, people and memories from the wizarding world.
- Discover the magic in your neighborhood as unique real world points of interest such as parks, museums, murals and more are transformed into magical Inns, Greenhouses and Fortresses to aid you on your adventures.
- Step into a Portkey and, through the lens of immersive AR, experience the magic of being whisked away to some of your favourite wizarding world locations such as Ollivander’s Wand Shop, Dumbledore’s Office, Hagrid’s Hut and more.
FULFILL YOUR MAGICAL POTENTIAL
- Learn powerful spells and unlock unique rewards as you level up that will help you on your adventures, with training lessons provided by the Ministry of Magic.
- Gather ingredients to brew Potions with a variety of magical effects, including powerful concoctions that even Professor Snape would be proud of.
- Select a magical Profession and learn unique skills. Take on dark wizards as an Auror, tame fantastic beasts as a Magizoologist or master spells for any occasion as a Professor.
TEAM UP WITH OTHER WITCHES AND WIZARDS
- Duel fearsome foes in Wizarding Challenges–real-time cooperative multiplayer battles against Death Eaters, Werewolves, Acromantulas and more. Team up and strategize with friends to turn even the most difficult Wizarding Challenges in your favor.
- Catch a ride on the Knight Bus to the Hogwarts Fortress and join in Wizarding Challenges with players from around the globe, all from the comfort of home.
- Collect useful magical resources from real world points of interest and share them with friends by sending in-game gifts.
Ready your wand, alert your friends and enlist to protect the wizarding world. Dark forces don’t stand a chance when witches and wizards come together. Your wizarding adventure awaits!
