Adam Kos Not every game that copies a popular concept, and that even includes a famous name, will find success. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, which was launched in 2019, is ending. And it is perhaps surprising, because the big players are betting more and more on augmented and virtual reality.
According to the post ... Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will be removed from the App Store, Google Play and Galaxy Store on December 6th, with the game shutting down for good on January 31st, 2022. Even so, there is still plenty of content and gameplay simplifications waiting for players, such as cutting potion brewing times in half , removing the daily limit for sending and opening gifts, or more items appearing on the map.
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Before the title is finally shut down, players will also be able to participate in various events, including the search for the Deathly Hallows. But what's the point if you don't start the game after the end of January because its servers are shut down? Of course, the finances for purchased In-App purchases will not be returned, so if you have sent, you can move accordingly.
Harry isn't the only one
Why Niantic, the studio behind the title, is closing the game has not said. But it is probably the failure to fulfill the financial plan, which it is a significant difference compared to their other title, the pioneer in the form of Pokémon GO. He has on his account a nice 5 billion dollars earned in 5 years of his existence. However, by coming out later, Wizards Unite refined the individual principles, and also brought a more accessible world to many. But as you can see, even Harry couldn't get players to spend more of their money in augmented reality.
At the same time, this is not the only title that relied on the concept of a mix of realities and failed. In 2018, the game Ghostbusters World was released based on the theme of the film series, which also failed. In contrast, The Walking Dead: Our World in the App Store surprisingly you still find. But all said titles are very similar, they just provide a different visual. They are also all focused on In-App purchases, although at least Harry has been playing for quite some time without the need for any investment. And that may have cost him his neck.
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In the sign of the ARKit platform
ARKit is a framework that allows developers to easily create engaging augmented reality experiences for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It is now in its 5th generation. With its help, you can look at the stars in the sky, dissect frogs, or run through hot lava, etc. iPhone Pro and iPad Pro are also equipped with a LiDAR scanner, which greatly aids the resulting experience.
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Some apps and games are fine, but not all will meet with commercial success. Even though I was playing Harry, I still had augmented reality turned off on him, and most people do that to the form. Augmented reality through mobile devices is nice, but it's not something we can't live without. And that may be the problem (Pokémon GO is the exception that proves the rule).
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The future is bright
Now, not only we, as consumers, but above all the producers, who should show us the ideal direction, are groping. It is certain that it will come, but perhaps we need to prepare for it first. This is also why Facebook is preparing its meta universe with Oculus products, and this is also why there are more and more reports about Apple's AR or VR devices. Although there are already a few products that we can try and use, they are not revolutionary. So we'll see what the future brings. But one thing is clear. It's going to be really big.
