One of the most highly anticipated games of the last few years, Hogwarts Legacy is almost here, and here’s your sneak peek at what to expect when you enter the wizarding world.
Anyone who grew up reading the Harry Potter series has always wanted to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Well, now you finally can! Hogwarts Legacy is an action role-playing game set in the world of Harry Potter, specifically the majestic school castle. With only a little longer to wait until the official release, let’s take a look at what you have to look forward to.
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Platforms and Release Date
Bringing the Wizarding World to as many people as possible, Hogwarts Legacy will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
The official release date is Feb. 10, 2023.
Hogwarts Legacy Story
In Hogwarts Legacy, players take the role of a fifth-year student attending the wizarding school in the late 1890s. Because you are starting later than the other students, the Ministry of Magic has given you a field guide to help you catch up. Along the way, you learn that you are capable of manipulating a rare and powerful ancient magic. The game represents the first visit to this unexplored era in the wider Wizarding World.
Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay
Hogwarts Legacy features an open-world format that players can explore at will. You are free to run around the entire Hogwarts castle and visit all of your favourite locations from the books and movies, including all of the house common rooms, potions class, the Room of Requirement, the owlery, and more. You can also visit the castle grounds and surrounding areas like the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade Village. The basic rule of thumb is: anywhere you can see, you can go.
Hogwarts Legacy Features
Hogwarts Legacy offers an endless array of features to immerse players in its magical locations and storyline. It begins with a character creator capable of an amazing depth of customizations, allowing you to truly put yourself into the game.
Fans will be thrilled to know that magical combat is also a key mechanic in the game. There are plenty of monsters and bad guys to fight, and you’ll do it all with magical spells that you learn along the way. Characters can use a total of 16 spells, with four that can be equipped at once.
As a student at Hogwarts, you will also attend classes and, of course, learn to whisk around the world on a broomstick! The game has a day and night cycle and will change with the seasons as well, allowing you to see the castle in all of its glory at all times of the year.
Hogwarts Legacy Editions
Hogwarts Legacy will be available for purchase in three different editions. The Standard Edition includes the base game and the exclusive pre-order Onyx Hippogriff. The Deluxe Edition comes with the Dark Arts Pack and 72-hour early access to play the game. Finally, the Collectors Edition includes some physical perks, like a life-sized wand that floats magically over a book.
No matter which edition you choose, you’ll experience plenty of magic in-game. Get ready — your Hogwarts letter is about to arrive!
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