Despite the recent delay, Hogwarts Legacy (2023) will soon become a reality. In fact, it’s rare that any delay brings good news, as the open world Harry Potter game at least has an actual release date, unlike the previously vague “Coming This Fall” release window.
For the first time ever, Harry Potter fans will soon be able to explore the Wizarding World in all its glory. While the game will be anchored in the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, players will also be able to venture into the school grounds, the Forbidden Forest and beyond.
But if you’re struggling to stay on top of the upcoming Wizarding World experience, we’ve got it all in one place. So here’s everything you need to know about Hogwarts Legacy…
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Hogwarts Legacy Trailer
is there a Hogwarts Legacy trailer?
The epic trailer for Hogwarts Legacy launched in early 2021.
Check it out below:
A 15 minute gameplay overview for Hogwarts Legacy was also released. It reveals many exciting features such as all the different classes you can attend, character customization, spells, combat moves, characters, areas to explore and much more.
Check it out below:
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Hogwarts Legacy Publication date
When is Hogwarts Legacy get out?
While Hogwarts Legacy previously got a release window of “Q4” 2022, which has recently been changed as announced by Portkey Games. The label is confirmed via Twitter that the game will now be released on February 10, 2023.
This is what they said in their tweet:
Hogwarts Legacy will launch on February 10, 2023 for PlayStation, Xbox and PC. The Nintendo Switch launch date will be announced shortly. The team is excited to have you playing, but we need a little more time to deliver the best gaming experience possible.”
Hogwarts Legacy will launch on February 10, 2023 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The Nintendo Switch launch date will be announced shortly. The team is excited for you to play, but we need a little more time to deliver the best gaming experience possible. pic.twitter.com/zh0EsOvDb7
— Hogwarts Legacy (@HogwartsLegacy) August 12, 2022
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Hogwarts Legacy Storyline
What’s Hogwarts Legacy about?
According to the official Hogwarts Legacy website, here is the synopsis for the game:
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Experience Hogwarts for the first time in the 19th century. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. Now you can take over the action and be at the center of your own wizarding world adventure. Your legacy is what you make of it.
However, the Wikipedia synopsis talks more about some aspects of the gameplay and the characters you encounter:
Hogwarts Legacy is set in the late 1800s and follows a college student entering Hogwarts in their fifth year. The player character, who holds the key to an “ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart”, is able to manipulate a mysterious ancient magic, and will have to help discover why this forgotten magic has suddenly resurfaced and those who try to exploit it at the same time.
The player can interact with characters previously featured in the Wizarding World franchise, including Almost Headless Nick, The Fat Lady, and Peeves. The player character will also be introduced to new characters such as Professor Eleazar Fig, who acts as a mentor figure to the main character. Antagonists in the game include Ranrok, the leader of the Goblin Rebellion, and Victor Rookwood, the leader of a group of Dark Wizards.
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Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay
What kind of game is it? Hogwarts Legacy?
Hogwarts Legacy is a single action role-playing video game, also known as an “RPG”. The game is open world and told in a third person perspective, and players can perform various spells, incantations and combat moves against their enemies.
You can also take several classes at the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and go outside to explore well-known locations such as the Forbidden Forest, Hogsmeade Village, Diagon Alley and never-before-seen areas in the Wizarding World.
Before the game starts, you can choose your gender, appearance and house. And during your journey, you can upgrade spells, skills and more with your progress. You can also trade and craft, and care for and use Fantastic Beasts.
Hogwarts Legacy also has a “morality system”, meaning you can choose whether you want to become a decent witch or wizard, or go on a journey where you become a dark one, not unlike Tom Riddle/Lord Voldemort or Gellert Grindelwald.
You can also befriend non-player characters, each with their own backgrounds and histories, some of which are mentioned in the 15-minute gameplay overview. And as your journey progresses, so will your relationships with your friends.
Online multiplayer has yet to be confirmed, although it is possible Hogwarts Legacy will not include this feature.
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Hogwarts Legacy Platforms
What shall Hogwarts Legacy be available on?
Hogwarts Legacy will be released on all major gaming platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The game’s delay affects all of these platforms, but the Nintendo Switch version’s release date “will be revealed soon.”
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It has been reported that there will be an “exclusive new look” for Hogwarts Legacy at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 23, which was confirmed by Geoff Keighley on Twitter.
“Don’t miss an exclusive new look at @HogwartsLegacy at @gamescom Opening Night Live next Tuesday, August 23”
Don’t miss an exclusive new look @HogwartsLegacy during @gamescom Opening Night Live next Tuesday, August 23.
Live streaming everywhere at 8p CEST/7p BST/2p ET/11a PT at https://t.co/AFycLZG9XF pic.twitter.com/mMnAabFv7y
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) August 16, 2022
What are you most looking forward to in Hogwarts Legacy? Will you become a good wizard, or will you solemnly swear that you will do no good? Let us know in the comments below!
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