Niantic Partners with AT&T and Simon Malls for Harry Potter: Wizards Unite

On June 24, 2019, Niantic announced a partnership with telecommunications company AT&T and national mall conglomerate Simon Malls involving their brand-new game, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. 

Starting on June 21, AT&T brick and mortar locations will become Inns or Fortresses. This will also happen for Cricket Wireless locations starting on July 15.

Also, beginning today, all Simon Malls, Mills, and Premium Outlets will feature "an amplified Harry Potter: Wizards Unite experience in the United States with increased rewards and elusive enemies."

From David Simon, CEO: 

"Simon is committed to creating fun, innovative, real-life experiences for our shoppers, and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is exactly the type of cutting-edge activation our customers get excited about playing. We believe the elevated gameplay we're offering as a part of the program will drive traffic and excitement for our properties as well as the brands and retailers at Simon," 

You can find a list of all Simon Properties here. 

For more information on how Harry Potter: Wizards Unite works, check out our guides website.