Warner Bros. starts the year 2023 with Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy, an ambitious adaptation of the Harry Potter universe scheduled for February. What do we know about this very promising game?
After years of rumors and, above all, fantasies, Warner Bros. made official Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy. It is a video game developed by Avalanche Software and based on the famous Harry Potter saga. On March 17, 2022, 14 minutes of gameplay were revealed and, since then, fans have been in heaven. The images are really dreamy, hoping that the gameplay is up to par.
Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy defines itself as an immersive open-world action-adventure RPG. If the promises are kept, it could quickly become the dream game. In any case, the content promises to be immense and we should be able to marvel for several hours in Hogwarts and its surroundings.
Here’s everything we know about Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy.
The Story of Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy
The events of Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy will be set in the 1800s. We will play a young Hogwarts student capable of using ancient magic and holding the key to a secret that threatens to tear the world apart. The enemies will be numerous: creatures corrupted by a mysterious evil, Goblins or even evil wizards.
As the game will take place in the past, we will not come across many familiar faces (Harry Potter, Dumbledore or even Snape were not born). Fans will still be delighted to learn that they will be able to converse with Nearly Headless Nick. We can also appreciate the presence of many more Fantastic Animals.
Can you create your character in Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy?
Like many RPGs, Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy will offer the possibility of creating his hero or heroine by choosing his appearance. At the beginning of the adventure, we will obviously be affiliated with one of the four emblematic Houses (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin) and we will be able to make allies by managing our relationships as well as possible.
The progression will go through skills to be acquired by completing certain challenges. The idea will be to gradually increase the power of everything at our disposal (spells, potions, herbs). You can also buy, recover and create equipment.
The four famous houses will be represented in Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy. Each one will offer a particular atmosphere:
Content of Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy
If there will be mysteries to solve, it will above all be necessary to embody the perfect student by taking courses – knowing that we go directly to fifth year (which involves catching up). We will therefore be entitled to lessons on spells, herbology or even potions, from a cast of teachers. In short, life at Hogwarts will be an integral part of the experience and will evolve visually over the seasons.
Between classes, we will be free to explore the wizarding world. On the fringes of Hogwarts, we can stroll through Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest or the surrounding region of the Outer World (spoiler: we can travel on a broom). The environments look very extensive. Note that some passages will only be opened after solving a puzzle, which encourages exploration and curiosity.
Gameplay of Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy
We will have the opportunity to use a very complete range of spells in Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy. They will allow you to interact with certain elements of the decor (example: to create a bridge) and, also, to defend yourself against enemies, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. You will have to learn to read the attacks received and respond accordingly, via a counter-attack system. Spells such as “Descendo” or “Incendio” can be used, as well as potions to strengthen his abilities or aggressive plants to have a little boost.
Several styles of play will be offered in Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy, in order to be able to specialize their heroine or hero a little more according to their preferences. Some might even succumb to the dark side of the Force because of the Unforgivable Curses.
In addition to fights and certain mini-games (such as creating potions), it will be possible to create a small living space to… accommodate Fantastic Beasts (including a cat!).
Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy and Dualsense
The developers of Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy intend to exploit the DualSense of the PS5 to reinforce the immersion. Controller technologies will be used to:
- Display your home color on the light strip;
- Make shaking feel better with haptic feedback;
- Apply resistance when using your wand.
Videos & images of Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy
announcement trailer
PS5 gameplay video
Collector’s Edition Unboxing Video
Sebastian Pallow’s Dark Legacy Video
Gameplay video I
Gameplay Video II
Pictures
What platforms is Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy released on?
Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy will be offered on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Technically, the game will be much more comfortable on the newer consoles – beyond exploiting the DualSense for the PS5.
PC requirements :
| Minimum (720p, 30fps) | Recommended (1080p, 60 fps) | |
|---|---|---|
| BONE | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600 AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
Intel Core i7-8700 AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPUs | GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) Radeon RX 470 (4 GB) |
GeForce 1080 Ti Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Storage | 85 GB | 85 GB |
| Ultra (1440p, 60fps) | Ultra 4K (2160p, 60fps) | |
|---|---|---|
| BONE | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10700K Ryzen 7 5800X |
Intel Core i7-10700K Ryzen 7 5800X |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| GPUs | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Radeon RX 6800 XT |
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Radeon RX 7900 XT |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (SSD) | 85 GB | 85 GB |
On the PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles, several display modes will be offered, including options focused on graphical fidelity and fluidity.
Release date of Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy
Once hoped for the end of 2022, Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy will be available on February 10, 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and PC. Those who pre-order one of the most expensive editions will be able to access it 3 days before.
The video game will be released later on other platforms:
- April 4 on PS4 and Xbox One;
- July 25 on Nintendo Switch.
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