Hogwarts Legacy
The Wizarding World is Everything We've Ever Wanted
About Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is an upcoming action role-playing video game set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the game promises to provide players with an immersive and unique experience as they attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The game is set in the late 1800s, before the events of the Harry Potter series, and players will create their own character to attend the school.
​
The game features an open-world environment that allows players to explore the magical world of Harry Potter. They can attend classes such as potions, transfiguration, and charms, and interact with a wide range of characters from the Harry Potter universe. The game promises to include a branching narrative, where players will make choices that affect the outcome of the story. The morality system will allow players to make choices that affect their character's reputation and alliances with various factions within the wizarding world.
​
The game's trailer showcases stunning visuals, including detailed recreations of iconic locations like Hogwarts Castle and the Forbidden Forest, as well as a variety of magical creatures like dragons, centaurs, and werewolves. Players will be able to cast spells, fly on broomsticks, and engage in combat against magical creatures and other wizards. The game's open-world environment promises to provide a vast and immersive experience, with plenty of hidden secrets and treasures to discover.
Prices may vary
PlayStation 4 and 5 for $69.99, on the Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S for $69.99, Nintendo Switch for $59.99 and on Steam for $59.90.
Attend Classes & Become Top of the Class
In Hogwarts Legacy, players will be able to attend classes at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn a variety of magical spells and potions. Classes are based on various subjects, such as Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Potions, and will be taught by iconic professors from the Harry Potter series.
​
Players will progress through their classes by completing various assignments and exams, earning experience points, and unlocking new spells and abilities. Classes will also serve as a way for players to interact with other students and characters, potentially leading to new storylines and quests.
Explore the Castle & House Commons
Hogwarts Castle is the iconic location that serves as the main setting for Hogwarts Legacy. The castle is a vast and sprawling structure, with numerous familiar locations like the Great Hall, the Quidditch pitch, and the Forbidden Forest.
​
Players will be able to explore the castle's many rooms and corridors, interacting with a variety of characters and encountering secrets and challenges along the way. The castle will serve as a hub for players to attend classes, complete quests, and progress through the game's story.
Cast Spells Like a True Wizard
In Hogwarts Legacy, players will be able to learn and cast a variety of magical spells from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Spells are based on various subjects, such as Charms, Transfiguration, and Defense Against the Dark Arts, and will be taught in classes at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
​
Players will cast spells using wand motions and button inputs, with different spells requiring different movements and timing. Spells can be used for combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration, and will be essential for progressing through the game's story.
Explore The Town of Hogsmeade
Hogsmeade is a village located near Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Players will be able to explore Hogsmeade, visiting familiar locations such as The Three Broomsticks pub and Honeydukes sweet shop.
​
In Hogsmeade, players can interact with a variety of characters, potentially leading to new quests and storylines. Additionally, Hogsmeade will serve as a hub for players to rest, purchase items, and engage in activities like dueling and potion-making.