Russians Banned from Harry Potter Quidditch Champions

What Happened?

Gamers residing in Russia have been barred from playing Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. The game was released on April 12th, 2023, and initially, Russian players could purchase and play the game through the Google Play Store. However, a few days after its release, the game was removed from the Russian Google Play Store. Players who had already purchased the game found that they could no longer access the online features of the game, such as multiplayer and leaderboards.

Why Were Russians Banned?

Warner Bros. Games, the publisher of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, has not officially stated why Russian players have been banned from the game. However, it is likely due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Many companies have pulled their products and services from Russia in response to the conflict, and it is likely that Warner Bros. Games has done the same.

What Does This Mean for Russian Players?

Russian players who have already purchased Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions will still be able to play the game, but they will not be able to access the online features. This means that they will not be able to play multiplayer or compete on the leaderboards. It is unclear if Warner Bros. Games will eventually restore access to the online features for Russian players.