Leaked Image Sparks Speculation of New Lego Harry Potter Game, Potentially Set to Release August 25, 2023
Fans of the Harry Potter franchise may have a reason to rejoice, as a leaked image has surfaced online suggesting the possible release of a new Lego Harry Potter video game. The image was reportedly posted and quickly deleted by the Warner Bros. South Africa Instagram account, but not before an eagle-eyed Reddit user spotted it. While the legitimacy of the image is yet to be verified, the presence of a Harry Potter Lego Minifigure alongside the text 8.25.23 has fueled speculation of a new installment.
If the leak is accurate, it is possible that the new Lego Harry Potter game could be announced during the upcoming Gamescom trade show, scheduled to take place on August 25, 2023, in Cologne, Germany. This trade show has historically been known for big gaming announcements, making it a fitting platform for such an announcement.
Adding further credibility to the leak is a report from popular gaming website VGC, which claims to have spoken to a source with knowledge of the project. This source confirmed that a new Lego Harry Potter game is indeed in active development. However, it is important to note that the source was unable to verify the authenticity of the social media post, leaving room for the possibility of an elaborate hoax.
The original Lego Harry Potter game was released in 2010, covering the first four years of Harry Potter’s journey at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. A sequel, Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7, followed in 2011. These two games were later bundled together in the Lego Harry Potter Collection, available on various platforms. The potential new Lego Harry Potter game could encompass all eight movies in a single package, similar to the approach taken in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, the most recent installment in the Lego video game franchise.
While fans might have been hoping for a sequel to the highly anticipated open-world RPG, Hogwarts Legacy, a new Lego Harry Potter game would offer a different experience. Lego games are known for their accessibility and family-friendly appeal, making them suitable for younger players and families. Additionally, a Lego game would adapt the storylines from the movies and books, while Hogwarts Legacy introduces an original narrative within the Wizarding World.
In other Harry Potter gaming news, Warner Bros. Entertainment recently announced Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, a multiplayer sports game currently in development by Unbroken Studios. Although no specific release date has been revealed, interested players can sign up for upcoming playtests.
As fans eagerly await official confirmation and details regarding the potential new Lego Harry Potter game, the leaked image has ignited excitement and speculation within the gaming community. Whether the image proves to be genuine or not, it is clear that enthusiasm for all things Harry Potter continues to thrive, and gamers around the world eagerly anticipate diving back into the enchanting world of witchcraft and wizardry.
