In terms of games that involve creation, one of the very best is Minecraft. Even though it has been out for quite a while now, it still puts up impressive user numbers. There are just so many things to create and activities to enjoy, especially if you play with a party.

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Now, you can get your Hogwarts on as the Minecraft School of Witchcraft and Wizardry update is now in alpha. It is being brought to players by the Floo Network group. They have done an amazing job at recapturing the Harry Potter elements that fans have grown to know and love. It’s truly incredible what is capable in Minecraft.

The first thing you’ll notice is the beautiful rendition of Hogwarts. It’s pretty faithful to was has been shown in the movies. It has the same sort of dramatic architecture and the scale is also impressive. It seems like the perfect place to visit when you want to get your spell-learning on.

What’s great about Minecraft School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is it’s not just a model of Hogwarts. There are actually a lot of activities you can complete and quests to go on, much like the ones that have shown up in the movies and books.

For example, there’s actually Quidditch. It seems like the Floo Network group really were inspired and dedicated a lot of time to making this magical and promising update. Of course, it’s not perfect by any means considering it’s still in alpha. Still, there is a lot of promise here that should get Minecraft players excited about the future. To show off everything, a trailer was just put out.

It starts out with an invitation to the wizard school. The camera then pans inside the castle. It’s crazy how much it resembles the interior of Hogwarts featured in the movies. The ceremony is just about to begin. There is even Harry Potter music playing in the background. We then see miles and miles of hallways, libraries, and individual rooms. The amount of detail that went into this Hogwarts recreation is downright jaw-dropping.

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You’ll be able to enjoy this update solo or with a group of friends. The trailer also indicates that you’ll be able to discover a lot of secrets, which just shows how much thought went into everything. All in all, it’s an incredible fan service to Harry Potter fans all over the world.