[UPDATE] Harry Potter open-world action RPG leaked online

Rejoice Harry Potter fans, we have a good news for you! Apparently something great – a video game with Harry Potter themed is coming soon, probably on PC and consoles! A Reddit user, VapeThisBro has recently posted an alleged off-screen gameplay of an upcoming Harry Potter open-world action RPG on YouTube. You can check out the video here :

Update: The video has been taken down due to a copyright claim by Warner Bros., but here is a mirror version. Also, according to Eurogamer, the project is indeed real and currently in development with possible names like Harry Potter Magic Awakened.

Am told this is from a yet to be announced RPG currently titled Harry Potter Magic Awakened, although other titles including Magic Forever are also in the mix. Other Potter games are also thought to be on the way @TomPhillipsEG @ComicBook #HarryPotterMagicAwakened #HarryPotter https://t.co/bgXliE0Hme

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He also posted some info about the game as below:

Set in the 19th Century (1800’s) Wizarding World, this 3rd person open-world action RPG game centers around your character with unique abilities who has eared a late acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

You are a newly arrived 5th year student to Hogwarts that demonstrates a latent gift for magic with a unique ability to track and identify remnants of a pottant ancient power. Upon arrival, strange events begin to materialize In the Forbidden Forrest and trouble begins o brew within the castle walls. Together with Professor Elezar Fig, you embark on a journey through both familiar and never before seen locations to bring to light the truth behind these mysterious occurrences.

On your quest you will craft potions, master new spells, and discover fantastical beasts. You will battle Dark Wizards, Goblins, and other supernatural enemies and uncover the truth about your destiny – the Fate of the Wizarding World lies in your hands.

Features

Journey to Hogwarts to become one of 8 different Wizard types.
Experience Hogwarts, make new friends, uncover new secrets, and change the fate of the Wizarding world.
Experience a new magic system that creates countless possibilities to master magic.
Freely explore the Wizarding World for the first time. Choose your house and friends at Hogwarts, and decide to pursue a path of good or evil.
Create your own witch or wizard, and experience an all-new story separate from the books or films.

He claims that he recorded the video during focus test in America. As there was a rumor saying that Avalanche Software was hiring for someone who “has a deep understanding of British culture and grammatical presentation” back in April 2017 as well, we could safely assume that this video is legit.