The Harry Potter franchise is one of the most loved across the globe and with the hugely successful release of Hogwarts Legacy, a new bar has been set for games taking place in the Wizarding World.
On top of Hogwarts Legacy and countless other good games such as the LEGO games, for over a decade, fans who just can't get enough of the magical world have been creating and playing Harry Potter mods for their favorite games. From transforming other magical schools into Hogwarts to inserting the Dark Lord everywhere and anywhere, these games feature the best Harry Potter mods.
6 Grand Theft Auto 5
When players already have access to the fastest racing cars and the latest military technology in Grand 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 various Harry Potter mods for GTA 5 can 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.
5 The Sims 4
The ever-popular The Sims 4 has a slew of Harry Potter mods, 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 4 players 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 4 feels like the perfect game to capture the essence of Harry Potter.
4 Elden Ring
The Lands Between where Elden Ring takes place is a tad darker than the world of Harry 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.
Players who download the mod from Garden of Eyes' Patreon will also be able to trade in Elden Ring's best incantations and sorceries for iconic Harry Potter spells, 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.
3 Crusader Kings 2
Crusader Kings 2 is one of the 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 called Crusader Kings II: Wizarding World, setting the start date to 990 CE, the very year that Hogwarts was founded in Scotland.
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.
2 Skyrim
Skyrim is a game that is well-known for its mods, and over the years many mods either inspired by or trying to recreate Harry Potter have been released. Considering the fact that Skyrim features 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 the Harry Potter world.
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, these Harry Potter mods for Skyrim have it all. Interested players can either mix and match these mods where compatibility allows or instead choose their favorite.
1 Minecraft
Minecraft is one of the most successful games of all time, and it arguably also features the greatest Harry Potter mod to ever be made. The Witchcraft and Wizardry mod 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 explore Hogwarts and other iconic locations such 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 of Minecraft, 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.