Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that Pottermore from J.K. Rowling will be coming to PlayStation Home in April
Pottermore is a unique free online gaming community where you can play, socialise with other gamers from around the world in a Harry Potter themed environment.
“Pottermore at PlayStation Home enables users to step inside a unique 3D environment based on a selection of beautifully illustrated Moments from Pottermore.com, bringing to life key locations from the Harry Potter stories. For the complete experience, users will be able to access additional interactive content and spaces by linking their PSN ID with their Pottermore.com account.” – SCEE.
The first release in April allows users to step inside ‘Diagon Alley’ and board the Hogwarts Express, where they can experience those environments first-hand, communicate with other users and play four mini-games: Book Herding tests your knowledge in a Pottermore quiz, share and collect Pottermore Trading Cards, and take part in an illicit Wizard’s Duel. Users can also purchase a companion from a selection of 14 owls, cats and toads, and dress their avatar in a wide variety of clothing options, from uniforms and house robes to more casual wizard outfits.
On the collaboration between Pottermore and Sony, Charlie Redmayne, CEO of Pottermore, comments:
“Pottermore reaches across multiple digital platforms, and Sony’s partnership has allowed us to forge this exciting connection with PlayStation Home, creating the most immersive experience possible within that space and giving users wonderful new ways to explore locations from the Harry Potter stories”.
