‘Harry Potter Go’ Latest Update: Petition To Get New Game Has Almost Reached Target; Did Niantic Confirm Development?

"Harry Potter Go," a highly anticipated mobile game based on the "Harry Potter" franchise, is rumored to be in the works. Fans of "Harry Potter" and players of "Pokemon Go" have started a petition to gather signatures to convince Niantic Labs to create the game.

"Harry Potter Go" petition is currently ongoing which requires 65,000 signatures. Reportedly, the petition has already gathered more than 60,000 signatures as of this posting according to a report from Mstarsnews.

"Harry Potter Go" petition apparently asks for Niantic to pursue another augmented reality game in honor of the newly released "Harry Potter" film "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." Though the game developer has not confirmed whether or not they will honor the request, rumor has it that Niantic has already started the development of "Harry Potter Go."

News about "Harry Potter Go" have made the headlines because of the interesting theme of the proposed game. Some "Harry Potter" and "Pokemon Go" enthusiasts even created a fan-made trailer which seemed so real that caught the attention of many fans.

Reports claimed that even "Pokemon Go" developer Niantic was thrilled by it so they advised that they are actually considering creating a "Harry Potter Go." However, no official statement from Niantic has been released that confirms whether or not "Harry Potter Go" will be in production.

But what is it with "Harry Potter Go" that interests fans the most? Well, the idea of "Harry Potter" characters such as garden gnomes, ghouls, and centaurs replacing Pokemon creatures is one exciting thought to be considered.

Another interesting "Harry Potter Go" possible feature is the replacement of Pokemon teams to Hogwarts houses such as Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw. And instead of a simple "Pokemon Go" map, isn't it exhilarating to see a live Marauder's map where players can see castles or Magic Stops instead of Poke Stops on "Harry Potter Go?"

"Harry Potter Go" is rumored to release in early 2017. However, fans and players are advised to take the rumors with a grain of salt until an official announcement from Niantic arrives.