- Game shutdown in the Americas, Europe, and Oceania
- No refunds for in-app purchases
- Fan reaction and petition
Thousands of Harry Potter: Magic Awakened players are signing a petition against the planned shutdown of the game on October 29. The decision was announced by WB, affecting players in the Americas, Europe, and Oceania.
Game shutdown in the Americas, Europe, and Oceania
On August 26, WB announced that Harry Potter: Magic Awakened will be discontinued in the Americas, Europe, and Oceania territories on October 29, 2024. The game was removed from Play Store and App Store on the same day. Players who have already downloaded the game can play it until the mentioned date. However, the game will remain available in Asian territories, including China, Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
No refunds for in-app purchases
The announcement became alarming for thousands of fans. It was confirmed that there will be no refunds for in-game purchases made by players. Many fans expressed their concerns on social media.
Fan reaction and petition
Fans created a petition urging NetEase Games to acquire the rights to the game and save it from being shut down. As of the time of writing, the petition has gathered over 3,448 signatures with more continuously coming in. However, the petition’s success seems unlikely due to the game's lack of revenue in the stated regions.
The petition highlights the concerns of fans eager to keep the game alive. However, the current situation serves as a warning to players about the risks associated with investing in new releases.
