Harry Potter Game Petition is Blowing Up

Harry Potter Game Petition is Blowing Up

Key Takeaways

  • Fans are petitioning to save Harry Potter: Magic Awakened due to server shutdown on October 29.
  • The petition has 3,395 signatures, with more being added regularly, but the game may not be saved.

As a hardcore Harry Potter fan and a gamer who has seen too many beloved games disappear into the digital abyss, I can’t help but feel a pang of despair upon hearing about the potential shutdown of “Harry Potter: Magic Awakened”. This game has been a source of joy for countless fans like myself, offering an immersive experience in the Wizarding World that we crave.


A large number of supporters are adding their names to a petition to ensure that “Harry Potter: Magic Awakened” remains accessible online. For those who may not be aware, “Harry Potter: Magic Awakened” is a card game/RPG set within the Wizarding World universe. Launched in China and Taiwan in 2021, it had its global release in the summer of 2023.

On June 27th, 2023, the worldwide launch of “Harry Potter: Magic Awakened” took place, approximately four months following the release of the open-world action RPG “Hogwarts Legacy”. Since its debut, “Magic Awakened” has gathered a loyal fanbase, however, it appears that the number of players is insufficient to maintain the servers. Warner Bros. has announced that they will cease distribution of the game and shut down the “Magic Awakened” servers on October 29th, leaving fans with only a few months to enjoy the game before it disappears forever.

It’s understandable that fans of the game Magic Awakened are upset about the closure announcement. What makes matters worse is that players aren’t receiving refunds for their purchases, and after October 29th, any in-game currency they have will no longer be usable. Disappointed fans have taken to social media, with some even creating a petition on Change.org asking NetEase Games to acquire the rights to Harry Potter: Magic Awakened and prevent its closure. At the moment of this writing, the petition has garnered 3,395 signatures, with 475 added today. The petition continues to grow, suggesting that fans of Harry Potter are eager for Magic Awakened to carry on.

Thousands Sign Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Petition

Harry Potter Game Petition is Blowing Up

Even if the “Magic Awakened” petition manages to gather even more signatures, it may not guarantee the game’s salvation. The fact is, it appears that “Magic Awakened” wasn’t generating enough revenue to maintain its servers, which is unfortunate but typical for live service games. This is a reminder for gamers to think twice before investing in microtransactions within live service games, as there’s always the chance they could be closed down, leaving all the money spent on them useless.

The Harry Potter-themed mobile game, Wizards United, ceased operations in November 2021, marking the end of almost two years of its availability.

On several occasions, passionate Harry Potter enthusiasts have initiated petitions regarding a Harry Potter video game. With reports suggesting that Warner Bros. is considering developing more live service games, fans have launched a petition for Hogwarts Legacy 2, urging the sequel to maintain its single-player format, similar to the original game.

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2024-08-29 21:43