
Games and the developers involved. Her team have also collaborated with Warner Bros. Rowling is supportive of Portkey Games and has entrusted the design and creation of the games to Warner Bros. Rowling, though it does stay true to her “original vision”.

And we invent a new dark mystery so your conflict never feels like a retread of something you’ve seen before.”Īccording to the FAQs, the story of Hogwarts Legacy has not been written by Harry Potter author J.K. We place you in the 1800s to ensure your legend is never overshadowed by any other hero.

We start you as a late-fifth year so you needn’t hold back on the kinds of adventures (and themes) you might want to explore. “Your story deserves to be as thrilling as other wizarding heroes. Only an open-world action RPG could capture the breadth of our fantasies.” More than anything else, we wanted to allow fans, after all these years, to finally tell their story, their way, at the most beloved school of witchcraft and wizardry. Many fans of Harry Potter imagined what it would be like to receive their own Hogwarts letter, be sorted, and attend Hogwarts. However, if the most recent trailer is any indication, players should expect some more pleasant surprises.Hogwarts Legacy sees players take control of a fifth-year student who’s just arrived at the school, while the plot sees them tackling a goblin rebellion and the possible rise of dark wizard Victor Rookwood.Īs game director Alan Tew explains in a lengthy blog, “With Hogwarts Legacy, we had the incredible opportunity to tell any story we wanted within the wizarding world. There’s no word on what else could be in store for players at the end of this year. The developers stated that “Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world, action role-playing-game set in the 1800s wizarding world, which puts players at the center of their own adventure.”Īs of right now, we know that Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest and several towns outside of Hogwarts will be explorable. The open world nature of the game was confirmed by the website’s FAQ. Players will likely have to complete several classes and activities within the Hogwarts campus before they’re allowed to go beyond the castle walls. Then, as players begin to develop their character and the main story, more parts of the map will open up. It’s not clear what restrictions will be in place yet but it can be assumed that the castle grounds will be players’ only traversable area for the first part of the game. Hogwarts Legacy will be open worldįortunately for fans who are hoping for an open world experience, Hogwarts Legacy will set few restrictions on where players can go. This doesn’t necessarily answer the question of whether or not the game is considered open world, though. The developers revealed that players will be able to venture all around Hogwarts, including going into Hogsmeade, along with going outside the castle grounds.

The complete map of the game wasn’t showcased but a large portion of it was. However, after watching the trailer, one specific stuck out in some fans’ minds: Will Hogwarts Legacy be an open world game? The mechanics of the game along with some finer details were also showcased, giving fans a true glimpse into what they can expect come its release date. Fans were enthralled with what developer Avalanche Studios was able to present.

Hogwarts Legacy has been thrust into the limelight over the past week, showing off a 14-minute gameplay trailer during the recent Sony State of Play event.
