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Hogwarts Legacy is coming to PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X / Series S this holiday season. Rowling is not directly involved in the creation of the game, however, her extraordinary body of writing is the foundation of all projects in the Wizarding World,” the company wrote. Rowling isn’t directly involved in the game following a series of transphobic comments online from the author. has also had to clarify explicitly that Harry Potter creator J.K.
The game has also experienced no shortage of controversy: its lead designer left the project due to contentious YouTube videos defending the Gamergate movement. Originally announced for a 2021 release date, Hogwarts Legacy was delayed to a 2022 date shortly after its announcement. Instead, the story will focus on a possible rebellion of goblins against the Wizarding World (something that happens with concerning regularity, it seems) and the usual cadre of dark wizards and dangerous beasts. While it covers all of the eight movies, each one is only explored for about twenty minutes through a series of mind-numbingly boring mini-games, which means that huge plot points are entirely skipped over or summarized with a sleep-inducing narration.
Hogwarts Legacy shares a broad setting with other entries in the franchise, but given that the game is set in the 1800s - decades before the events of either the original books or the more recent Fantastic Beasts franchise of films - don’t expect to see too many familiar faces. Sadly, Harry Potter For Kinect happens to be one of the laziest games ever created. Players will also be able to customize their characters with magical gear and abilities as they progress through the game. Games announced Hogwarts Legacy, an open-world, single- player, action role-playing videogame (RPG) set in the 1800s wizarding world.
Combat will involve using different spell combinations to exploit specific enemy weaknesses or abilities, with the ability to mix and match “dozens” of spells in duels.