A Harry Potter Game Just Like Pokemon Go Is Coming

No, you haven’t woken up in a parallel universe. Yes, the rumours are true: the people behind smash mobile game Pokémon Go really are making a brand new augmented reality game inspired by the world of Harry Potter!

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will use state-of-the-art augmented reality mobile technology to “put magic in the hands of aspiring wizards and witches worldwide.”

This means that the AR game will show video game-generated characters in the real world, just like Pokémon Go. Amazing!

“Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will reveal that magic is all around us,” says the press release. “By 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.”

While a release date has not yet been confirmed, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite should be out in 2018. For more, head on over to www.harrypotterwizardsunite.com.

While we’re on the subject of Pokémon Go, check out this hack to grab yourself some super rare Pokemon!

- By Vikki Blake @_vixx