Gotta Catch Fantastic Beasts
The success ofPokemon Gobasically means developer Niantic can tackle whatever IP they want. Since they have seemingly perfected the genre of capturing creatures, why not adaptHarry Potterinto a similar experience next? Putting aside that most people don’t associatePotterwith monster catching, tackling another incredibly popular series is sure to make for a massive hit.
CalledHarry Potter: Wizards Unite, the app will be a similar AR experience toPokemon Gothat will be launching sometime next year. The official description from Niantic reads, “the game will use state-of-the-art AR mobile technology and allow players to go on adventures, learn and cast spells, discover mysterious artifacts, and encounter legendary beasts and iconic characters.” It will utilize technology fromIngress, another Niantic app that had people walking around and checking into various real world locations, and be published under Warner Bros. Interactive’s new Portkey Studio label (which is dedicated to creating games based onHarry Potter).
