You’re a wizard, reader!
Hogwarts Legacyis a highly anticipated adaptation of theHarry Potterseries taking place in the late 1800s. That would obviously mean you’re not playing as Harry Potter or Hermione Granger as their story takes place a century afterward. Instead, you create your own wizard within the legendary school known as Hogwarts. Here are all the details you should know about the main characters inHogwarts Legacy.
A brand new Wizarding World
The playable character you’re becoming is a fifth-year student, but they have not attended Hogwarts in the slightest. The reason why you’re a wizard or witch so late in the process is likely due to the ability to manipulate “powerful and ancient magic,” says thePlayStation State of Play trailerforHogwarts Legacy.It is your mission to stop the antagonist Ranrok from destroying wizardkind and the world around them.
As this new and incredibly important main character inHogwarts Legacy,you’ll be sorted into whatever house is best for you, get accustomed to the Common Room, and then will be taking classes like Potions and Defense Against the Dark Arts. You can actually get started with thesorting process on Harry Potter Fan Club. Then, there will be multiple side quests, the chance to follow storylines with your favorite characters around Hogwarts, and the main storyline, in which you’re stopping Ranrok and his forces from getting the ancient magic he is looking for.
Is Hogwarts Legacy Canon?
While the publisher WB Games has not outright said ifHogwarts Legacyis canon, it has confirmed thatHarry Potterauthor J.K. Rowling did not contribute to the game. “This is not a new story from J.K. Rowling, however, we have collaborated closely with her team on all aspects of the game to ensure it remains in line with the magical experiences fans expect,” said the publisher in anofficial FAQ.
We also know that this gameisn’t multiplayer, nor will it have microtransactions.
