Anyone who thought that mobile AR games likePokemon GOandHarry Potter: Wizards Unitewere going to become irrelevant in the age of stay-at-home orders and social distancing are being proven wrong again and again as Niantic continues rolling out updates and patches to make the games playable from the safety of home. All of theApril events have already been made playable from homeand Niantic is still rolling out more quality of life updates to help out.
In addition to recent changes that increase spawns and make getting items a bit easier, the next big change toHarry Potter: Wizards Uniteis going to make battling at Fortresses remotely a possibility. This is a major change for the game and is one that is going to stick around even after the age of social distancing comes to a close.
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This change matches a recent announcement fromPokemon GOabout remote raid passesand seems like it will likely be achieved in a similar way with similar benefits and limitations. The Knight Bus will help witches and wizards reach far away Fortresses and compete just like they were standing there in person.
There are still a lot of questions about costs and battle effectiveness for remote players, but those details will likely follow as the feature rolls out…
“Have you been itching to get back into Wizarding Challenges but find yourself without a means of magical conveyance to faraway Fortresses? Then look no further, as a timely new way to bring the magic closer to you is here. Introducing the Knight Bus!
Rather than extending your wand hand and waiting at the curb, simply tap on the new Knight Bus button from the Map view. Hang on tight, as the Knight Bus will instantly whisk you away to a Fortress at Hogwarts Castle where you may use Runestones to take on a variety of Foes, just like in a standard Fortress.
The Knight Bus will be available to players level 7 and above and will begin rolling out soon, so keep an eye out for the latest game update. For those ambitious players already thinking about their future Fortress forays, fear not, as the Knight Bus is here to stay.
Just like the iconic Knight Bus itself, we hope this new feature will come to the aid of players and help them get back into one of their favorite aspects of the game from the safety of their homes.”
Be sure to check back in the comings days for moreWizards Unitestrategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, keep your wands at the ready!
Harry Potter: Wizards Uniteis available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.
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