Hogwarts Legacy is an upcoming open-world adventure game set in the Harry Potter universe, confirmed to be in development by Avalanche Software after months of rumors.
As its name suggests, Hogwarts Legacy is going to take players to the wizarding school Hogwarts. Rather than retread the story of the Harry Potter books and films, though, this game is set in the 1800s with its very own story and take on the world.
First revealed in 2020, the game is expected to release on PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PS4 and PC, though we'll need to wait until 2022 to play it after its recent delay, with developers saying that the game needs more time before it'll be ready for release.
Want to study up on Hogwarts Legacy and learn everything you can before its release? Here's everything we know so far about the Harry Potter RPG.
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Cut to the chase
- What is it? A RPG title based on the Harry Potter franchise, set in the 1800s
- When can I play it? 2022
- What can I play it on? PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PC
Hogwarts Legacy release date
When Hogwarts Legacy first leaked, Bloomberg reported that it would come to next-gen consoles in 2021. However, the start of the new year saw an official delay to 2022, as publisher Portkey Games confirmed more time was needed to get the game in tip-top shape.
While the game was first announced at a PS5 event, it will be coming to the Xbox Series X and Xbox One, as well as PS4 and PC. It remains unclear if the PS5 version will have any kind of timed exclusivity.
Hogwarts Legacy trailer
We only have a single trailer so far, which was shown off at Sony's September 2020 PS5 price and release date reveal. It does, though, show off some magically next-gen environments, with fantastical creatures, plenty of wand-action, and hints at a mysterious power that your avatar holds...
Hogwarts Legacy news and rumors
Trans-inclusive character creation
Hogwarts Legacy will feature a transgender-inclusive character creator, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
In the report, it’s said that sources “familiar with the game’s development” have revealed that the game will allow players to customize their character’s body type, voice and gender placement for school dormitories.
The sources also say that players will be allowed to choose a masculine or feminine voice, regardless of their character’s body type, and will get to choose whether they want to be a ‘witch’ or a ‘wizard’, with the latter choice placing them in the applicable dormitory and affecting they're addressed by other characters in the game.
According to Bloomberg, this inclusivity is the result of a push by some members of the game’s development team, following controversial comments made by J. K Rowling, the creator of the series.
“As a result, some members of the Hogwarts Legacy development team have fought to make the game as inclusive as possible, pushing for the character customization and even for a transgender character to be added,” the report says. “There was resistance from management at first, the people familiar with the project said, but currently the character customization is included in the game.”
Developed by Avalanche
Avalanche Software (the team behind the Disney Infinity games, NOT the Avalanche Studios behind the Mad Max and Just Cause games) is developing the game. So if you like the studio's work, you're in for a treat – and if you don't, what can we say?
Make your own avatar
You'll be able to customize your witch or wizard, it seems, to immerse you in the magical world of Harry Potter like never before.
JK Rowling doesn't have much involvement, apparently
According to the Bloomberg report, Rowling doesn't have much involvement in the game's creation.
Harry Potter Magic Awakened
BBC reporter Lizo Mzimba tweeted about his knowledge of the project, revealing the mysterious RPG may be called Harry Potter Magic Awakened. He also hinted other Harry Potter titles could be on the way.
Dark or light
According to a description that accompanied the leaked footage, you will be able to choose from eight character classes and align yourself with either good or evil.
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