Today is the End of an Era for Harry Potter Fans

Today is the End of an Era for Harry Potter Fans

Key Takeaways

  • Harry Potter: Magic Awakened is shutting down in the Americas, Europe, and Oceania on October 29.
  • The game launched globally two years after its original release.
  • Fans may be able to switch to NetEase servers before 3pm PT shutdown.

As a devoted Harry Potter fan since I first received my Hogwarts letter (alas, only in my dreams), it’s with a heavy heart that I write about the impending closure of “Harry Potter: Magic Awakened”. October 29 will undoubtedly mark a significant day for us Potterheads, not just because it’s my birthday, but more importantly, because it’s the end of an era in our magical gaming lives.


On October 29, it’s officially the end of an exciting chapter for Harry Potter enthusiasts, as the collectible card game RPG, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, will be closing its servers in North America, Europe, and Oceania. Developed by Zen Studio, this game was initially launched in China and Taiwan back in September 2021. It marked the fourth title under the Portkey Games label, although fans outside these regions had to wait a while before they could play it.

The worldwide launch of “Harry Potter: Magic Awakened” took place approximately two years following its initial debut. Originally published by NetEase, it was Warner Bros. who handled publishing responsibilities for regions including America, Europe, and Oceania. As a result, the NetEase version of the game will continue to be accessible post-today, but players will no longer have access to the Warner Bros. edition.

We’ve received confirmation that the game Harry Potter: Magic Awakened will officially be closing down. As I type this, it has been announced that the shutdown will take place at 3pm Pacific Time on October 29th. This means that the game will no longer be accessible just a few short hours from now. The developers have released a statement expressing their gratitude for the opportunity to create the game and for the support they’ve received from all of you amazing fans who have played it.

What Time is Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Shutting Down?

  • Tuesday, October 29 at 3pm PT

Fans of Harry Potter are naturally dismayed that the game Magic Awakened is being closed. They have even started petitions in an effort to keep it alive, but so far, Warner Bros. has not responded. It’s unfortunate that Magic Awakened will be shutting down in some regions, but there is still a chance for players to preserve their progress before the game officially ends.

How to Switch to NetEase Global Servers

It might be too late to swap to the NetEase servers, but it’s worth a shot for fans that have yet to make the jump. The Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Reddit community has put together a helpful FAQ detailing the specific steps necessary. Assuming NetEase server transfer is still available at the time of this writing, it may become impossible after the servers are shut down at 3pm PT, so Harry Potter fans should act fast if they want to keep playing Magic Awakened.

The title “Harry Potter: Magic Awakened” represents the second instance where a game associated with the Portkey Games label, which publishes Harry Potter games, has been closed. Earlier, the game “Harry Potter: Wizards Unite“, developed by Niantic, was closed several years following its initial launch.

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2024-10-29 20:54