It wouldn’t be a Niantic augmented reality game without some big buildings on the map that are essential to the ongoing experience. Where Pokemon GO has Gyms, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite (Free) has Fortresses, the biggest and hardest to miss structures around ? and yes, sometimes they’re even in the exact same physical locations as Pokemon GO Gyms.
That’s pretty much where the similarities end, because where Gyms are PvP hubs, Wizards Unite Fortresses are instead the locations where players can come together and work toward common goals. That’s because each Fortress allows access to Wizarding Challenges, where your spellcasting prowess is put to the test in much more direct ways than when you are trying to defeat most Confoundables. The game actually has a pretty good explanation of Fortresses and Wizarding Challenges right in the app, but that doesn’t mean we can’t expand upon it and go into even more detail for people who are just starting their journeys into Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, as well as those who have been in from the beginning and want to step up to more difficult tests. Our Fortress guide is intended to have a little bit for everyone, so let’s get started.
How to Find a Fortress on the Map
You almost can’t miss Fortresses, as the are large buildings that tower over Inns, Greenhouses and Landmarks, and can be seen from quite some distance away. If you aren’t sure exactly where one is located, simply tap o...