Harry Potter: Wizards Unite mobile game releasing this week

Niantic's Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will be released this Friday, June 20. 

The new mobile game brought to gamers by the developer of Pokemon Go will be available in the US and UK later this week.

Alongside a trailer for the new title posted on the game's official Twitter page, an announcement read: “Keep your eyes peeled and wand ready for more information as the game goes live in your region soon.”

The worldwide launch of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite begins this Friday, June 21! Keep your eyes peeled and wand ready for more information as the game goes live in your region soon. #WizardsUnite pic.twitter.com/ckk4s4mi8a

— Harry Potter: Wizards Unite (@HPWizardsUnite) June 19, 2019

The title will feature characters from both the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies. Gamers will play a member of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force, and will be tasked with keeping the wizarding world safe from Muggles by "investigating and containing" The Calamity.

Instead of throwing Pokeballs like in Pokemon Go, gamers will cast spells.

A description by Niantic read: "A calamity has befallen the wizarding world, causing artefacts, creatures, people, and even memories to mysteriously appear in the Muggle world.

"Witches and wizards from across the globe must come together to solve the mystery of The Calamity, overcome the confounding chaotic magic that surrounds these 'Foundables', and return them to their rightful place, keeping them safe from Muggle eyes.”

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There will also be raids similar to the ones in Pokemon Go and teamwork is required to take on monsters and dark forces from J.K. Rowling's mythical world.

Niantic previously reassured fans of Pokemon Go that the game won't be affected by the new Harry Potter-themed title.

In a blog post, the company explained: "We... want to say that we are 100% committed to creating an ever-changing and growing game that gets our players exploring, meeting each other, and deepening their connection to the Pokemon universe.”

"We're actively expanding the Pokemon GO development team to build many more amazing features in 2018."

Looking forward to its release later this year, the firm explained: "With Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, players that have been dreaming of becoming real life Wizards will finally get the chance to experience J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World”.