TheHarry Potterfranchise is one of the most loved across the globe and with the hugely successful release ofHogwarts Legacy, a new bar has been set for games taking place in the Wizarding World.
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On top ofHogwarts Legacyand countless other good games such as theLEGOgames, for over a decade, fans who just can’t get enough of the magical world have been creating and playingHarry Pottermods for their favorite games. From transforming other magical schools into Hogwarts to inserting the Dark Lord everywhere and anywhere, these games feature the bestHarry Pottermods.
6Grand Theft Auto 5
When players already have access tothe fastest racing carsand the latest military technology inGrand Theft Auto 5, there is only one other thing they could want, and of course, that is to be Harry Potter.
From flying around downtown Los Santos on the latest Nimbus Broomstick model to the more muggle-friendly Ford Anglia, these variousHarry Pottermods forGTA 5can make one of the most fun games even more exciting. There are also mods that turn guns into wands and allow players to cast spells. Character model mods also let players role-play specific wizards and witches such as Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
5The Sims 4
The ever-popularThe Sims 4has a slew ofHarry Pottermods, ready for players to dip into. From custom content in the form of Hogwarts uniforms or magical beasts to more gameplay-centric mods such as the ability to be sorted into Hogwarts Houses via the form of clubs,The Sims 4players can completely transform the game into a magical experience.
There are also iconic locations available such as Hogwarts and Hogsmeade which players can download and add to. All in all, especially with the Realm of Magic game pack,The Sims 4feels like the perfect game to capture the essence ofHarry Potter.
4Elden Ring
The Lands Between whereElden Ringtakes place is a tad darker than the world ofHarry Potter, but nevertheless, that has not stopped fans of the books and films from creating a mod that lets Tarnished take on the guise of Harry Potter himself.
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Players who download the mod fromGarden of Eyes' Patreonwill also be able to trade inElden Ring’sbest incantationsand sorceries for iconicHarry Potterspells, which even include Avada Kedavra, the Unforgivable Killing Curse. One of the best features of the mod, however, is flying around on a broom, especially as this can be done in combat. Players could even test their flying skills against massive dragons, for example, recreating Harry’s own fight against the Hungarian Horntail.
3Crusader Kings 2
Crusader Kings 2is one ofthe best Grand Strategy games of all time, although it has now been surpassed by the third installment in the series. One of the many mods that the game still boasts is calledCrusader Kings II: Wizarding World, setting the start date to 990 CE, the very year that Hogwarts was founded in Scotland.
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From here players can either create their own character or play as a member of one of the old wizarding families, with characters across the board having varying statuses of Muggle or Pure Blood for example. At the appropriate age, all witches and wizards will attend Hogwarts where many special events will take place. The flavor added through events is what makes this mod truly magical.
2Skyrim
Skyrimis a game that is well-known for its mods, and over the years many mods either inspired by or trying to recreateHarry Potterhave been released. Considering the fact thatSkyrimfeatures magic and potions, as well as its own magical school, the College of Winterhold, this crossover makes perfect sense and the game feels like a great place to experience theHarry Potterworld.
From mods that add wands and spells from the beloved franchise to broomstick mods and even mods that feature boss battles against Lord Voldemort himself, theseHarry Pottermods forSkyrimhave it all. Interested players can either mix and match these mods where compatibility allows or instead choose their favorite.
1Minecraft
Minecraftis one of the most successful games of all time, and it arguably also features the greatestHarry Pottermod to ever be made. TheWitchcraft and Wizardrymod is a piece of art painstakingly put together out of love for the world. One of the first things that many players will want to do is exploreHogwarts and other iconic locationssuch as Diagon Alley.
After that, either alone or with friends, they can attend classes to learn new spells and complete puzzles and quests just like in any open-world role-playing game. The detail of Witchcraft and Wizardry is incredible and despite taking place in the block-filled land ofMinecraft, players will actually find the experience thoroughly immersive. With music, characters, and plenty of easter eggs, it is safe to say that this mod will bring all the nostalgia flying back.
