For the past four years, Minecraft builders Frank + Zap have been chipping away at the final version of Hogwarts in the block-building masterpiece.
The authors, who have been working on the project since 2019, say on the map. Planet Minecraft Page, “This build wasn’t just a project, it was a labor of love. We poured our hearts and minds into it, and now we’re sharing it with you for free! (Because magic should be shared, not locked away in a vault).
The map captures “every nook and cranny” of Hogwarts and painstakingly recreates it in block form. Hogwarts Legacy will have sold 22 million copies in 2023, but this version of the famous old castle has taken as long as that game to make with its studio budget.
“This isn’t just a pixelated tourist trap,” continues Frank + Zap. We’ve also obsessed over blueprints, models, and designer portfolios, digging deeper than Minecraft has ever gone before. The result? Jaw-dropping accuracy that makes it Hogwarts on hyperdrive!”
Famous Harry Potter places to visit outside the castle include:
- Forbidden forest
- Hagrid’s Hut
- Quidditch pitch
- The Whomping Willow
- Secret Landscapes
When you step inside, however, in the words of the builders, you’ll find:
Gryffindor Common Room: A crackling fire in the hearth, comfy chairs and maybe even a naughty portrait or two.
Dumbledore’s Office: Unleash your inner wise old wizard The Great Hall: four house tables, floating candles and enough magical dishes to make your stomach rumble.
Chamber of Secrets: Shh, don’t wake the basilisk! Unless you’re a Parseltongue, of course.
Grand staircase: Watch your step, those stairs move by themselves! (Seriously, they do!)
Library: Rows upon rows of dusty tomes, mesmerizing portraits whispering secrets, and maybe even a glimpse of a forbidden section.
everyone. Alone. classroom. Potions, DADA, Herbology, Charms, Transfiguration – you name it, we’ve made it! Get ready to learn some serious mantras.
It’s a really huge map with lots of secrets too.
Minecraft continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible and the work and effort of its top modders and builders can be over seas with many games being released at full price.
How to install Hogwarts map in Minecraft
Full instructions are given on it Planet minecraft pageBut if you’re rocking Minecraft Java on your PC, it’s mostly a case of simply dragging the unzipped file into your save folder and booting the game up there.
