Hogwarts Legacy - Harry Potter open world action RPG prequel set in the late 1800s

[RepHope]

Finally they announced it. The trannies are already seething on twitter.

Tfw you lived to see Harry Potter reclaimed from trannies and Twittertards

 

[Kazuki]

Tbh a cinematic action adventure game in style of Uncharted or The Last of Us will probably a better idea rather an RPG style like this game.

Though is not really surprise that create your own protagonist in rpg-like settings is far more likely to make a majority HP fanbase to buy the game. I still think a cinematic action adventure is the better idea.

And the title is really suck, it's just like a mobile game.

 

[Tigranes]

Finally they announced it. The trannies are already seething on twitter.

Tfw you lived to see Harry Potter reclaimed from trannies and Twittertards

Imagine playing a Harry Potter game pretending to be a broomriding wizard and thinking you're delivering a mighty blow against those evil sjws

I would, however, play a HP-skinned Theme Hospital where you design your wizard school to maximise revenue, set up souvenir shops for visitors, and quietly shred the dead bodies of students in classes gone wrong

 

[Joseph Stalin]

Knowing the "tastes" of many of the fans, we'll have a "futa cock on female characters" mod by Day 2.

But on a serious note, a few positive points:
- Far, far removed from any characters from the novel.
- Game isn't placed in a specific point in time - therefore no retarded "Hitler was actually a Death Eater" reveals.

I wonder about the romances in the game. Let's face it - they'd be completely retarded if they didn't lean heavily into them, since half the fanbase are moist teenage girls or life-broken spinsters.

 

[Dodo1610]

Discord FAQ confirms it's a singleplayer only RPG

Spoiler

Q: What kind of game is Hogwarts Legacy?
A: Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world, action role-playing-game set in the 1800s wizarding world, which puts players at the centre of their own adventure

Q: Who is publishing Hogwarts Legacy?
A: Warner Bros. Games is publishing Hogwarts Legacy under the Portkey Games label. The game is being developed by Avalanche.

Q: When does Hogwarts Legacy release?
A: Hogwarts Legacy will release in 2021.

Q: What platforms will Hogwarts Legacy be on?
A: Hogwarts Legacy will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox Series X and Xbox One X, and PC.

Q: What is J.K. Rowling’s involvement with the game? Is this a new story from J.K. Rowling?
A: J.K. Rowling was not involved in the creation of the game, however, her extraordinary body of writing is the foundation of all projects in the Wizarding World.

This is not a new story from J.K. Rowling.

Q: How does Hogwarts Legacy fit into the Harry Potter Wizarding World?
A: While Portkey Games are not direct adaptations of the books and films, the games are firmly rooted in the Harry Potter universe. While remaining true to J.K. Rowling’s original work, Portkey game developers chart new territory by creating fresh ways for fans to immerse themselves in the wizarding world.(edited)

Q: Is Hogwarts Legacy an original story?
A: Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world, single-player, action role-playing videogame (RPG) set in the 1800s wizarding world. The story has players experiencing life as a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry like never before, as they live the unwritten and embark on a dangerous journey to uncover a hidden truth of the wizarding world.

Q: What is the original story of Hogwarts Legacy?
A: Players will experience life as a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the 1800s as they embark on a dangerous journey to uncover a hidden truth of the wizarding world. They will grow their magical abilities by mastering spells, brewing potions and taming fantastic beasts.

Q: How do you play Hogwarts Legacy?
A: Hogwarts Legacy is filled with immersive magic, putting players at the center of their adventure to become the witch or wizard they choose to be. They will grow their character’s abilities as they master powerful spells, hone combat skills and select companions to help them face off against deadly enemies. Players will also encounter missions and scenarios that will challenge their morality and determine what they stand for.

Q: Can players choose and switch their Hogwarts house in Hogwarts Legacy?
A: Players can choose their Hogwarts house at the start of Hogwarts Legacy. We’ll have more details to share at a later time.(edited)


Q: Will you see Harry Potter, Hermione Granger or Ron Weasley in the game?
A: No, Hogwarts Legacy is set in the 1800s, before the time period of J.K. Rowling’s original stories.

Q: Will Hogwarts Legacy adhere to Wizarding World lore?
A: Yes. While Hogwarts Legacy is not a direct adaptation of the books and films, the games are anchored in Wizarding World lore. Avalanche is creating a unique gaming experience that is inspired by J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, in which players will find new and unexpected locations, characters and story elements.
Q: Does the game take place only in Hogwarts Castle?
A: Hogwarts Legacy takes players beyond Hogwarts to new and familiar locations including the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade Village.

Q: What is Portkey Games?
A: Portkey Games, from Warner Bros. Games, is the games label dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and videogame experiences that place the player at the center of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories. Portkey Games offers players the opportunity to make their own narrative choices and engage with the Wizarding World setting to discover new and unique experiences. The label was created to bring gamers and fans new gaming experiences that allow them to delve into the Wizarding World in immersive ways where they can create their own magical stories.

Q: What does Portkey mean, and why have you chosen it for this label?
A: In the Harry Potter series, a Portkey is an object, enchanted to instantly transport anyone touching it to a specific location. Most of the time, a Portkey is an everyday object that would not draw the attention of a Muggle. For Portkey Games, it symbolizes how games under this label will transport fans to their own adventures inspired by the Wizarding World.(edited)


Q: What type of games will be developed under Portkey Games?
A: Portkey Games will enable developers to create a variety of new and immersive gaming experiences that are all inspired by J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. These experiences have not been written by J.K. Rowling and will not be direct adaptations of the books or films. These are games that have been created for the fans, by game-makers who themselves are fans of and have been inspired by the Wizarding World.

Q: Are Portkey Games created with J.K. Rowling’s approval?
A: Each experience offered under Portkey Games will take place in the Wizarding World and will be authentic to the Wizarding World. J.K. Rowling is supportive of Portkey Games and has entrusted the design and creation of the games to WB Games and the developers involved.

 

[ChildInTime]

Knowing the "tastes" of many of the fans, we'll have a "futa cock on female characters" mod by Day 2.

But on a serious note, a few positive points:
- Far, far removed from any characters from the novel.
- Game isn't placed in a specific point in time - therefore no retarded "Hitler was actually a Death Eater" reveals.

I wonder about the romances in the game. Let's face it - they'd be completely retarded if they didn't lean heavily into them, since half the fanbase are moist teenage girls or life-broken spinsters.

Of course there will be romance - the leaks mentioned it, remember how many people clamored for Persona-style Harry Potter game - dating included. This is one of the things they'll lean heavily into.

 

[RepHope]

Finally they announced it. The trannies are already seething on twitter.

Tfw you lived to see Harry Potter reclaimed from trannies and Twittertards

Imagine playing a Harry Potter game pretending to be a broomriding wizard and thinking you're delivering a mighty blow against those evil sjws

I would, however, play a HP-skinned Theme Hospital where you design your wizard school to maximise revenue, set up souvenir shops for visitors, and quietly shred the dead bodies of students in classes gone wrong

They’re the ones saying if you buy the game you’re funding tranny genocide with your

 

[Dodo1610]

Knowing the "tastes" of many of the fans, we'll have a "futa cock on female characters" mod by Day 2.

But on a serious note, a few positive points:
- Far, far removed from any characters from the novel.
- Game isn't placed in a specific point in time - therefore no retarded "Hitler was actually a Death Eater" reveals.

I wonder about the romances in the game. Let's face it - they'd be completely retarded if they didn't lean heavily into them, since half the fanbase are moist teenage girls or life-broken spinsters.

Of course there will be romance - the leaks mentioned it, remember how many people clamored for Persona-style Harry Potter game - dating included. This is one of the things they'll lean heavily into.

The leak claimed it was set after the books while this is set in the 1800s so who knows how much of the things he said are actually true.

 

[deuxhero]

What leaks? The market test leak years ago was pretty clearly pre-1900

Really though, that's already a bit too late. Like I said back then the late 1800s is an era of repeating firearms. Unless a supernatural entity resists/immune to bullets (or has super speed to dodge them like The Flash) it's a struggle to maintain any sense of verisimilitude (note how in the WoD the only main type not at least heavily resistant is mages, who have other defenses against guns). The only reason this isn't an issue in the 1990s/early 2000s of the books/movies is 1: the bad guys are elitist wizards who hate muggle stuff 2: they're often in magical places and not in a place they can just give the local gangsters a few thousand dollars to shoot the meddling kids.

 

[ChildInTime]

Knowing the "tastes" of many of the fans, we'll have a "futa cock on female characters" mod by Day 2.

But on a serious note, a few positive points:
- Far, far removed from any characters from the novel.
- Game isn't placed in a specific point in time - therefore no retarded "Hitler was actually a Death Eater" reveals.

I wonder about the romances in the game. Let's face it - they'd be completely retarded if they didn't lean heavily into them, since half the fanbase are moist teenage girls or life-broken spinsters.

Of course there will be romance - the leaks mentioned it, remember how many people clamored for Persona-style Harry Potter game - dating included. This is one of the things they'll lean heavily into.

The leak claimed it was set after the books while this is set in the 1800s so who knows how much of the things he said are actually true.

There was an earlier one, right after the video leaked. That one mentioned everything right about it being set in 1800s and dark matic and shit.

 

[Jvegi]

Rowling is based=HP is not gay anymore.

I'll wait and see. And not play most likely.

 

[Dodo1610]

What leaks? The market test leak years ago was pretty clearly pre-1900

Really though, that's already a bit too late. Like I said back then the late 1800s is an era of repeating firearms. Unless a supernatural entity resists/immune to bullets (or has super speed to dodge them like The Flash) it's a struggle to maintain any sense of verisimilitude (note how in the WoD the only main type not at least heavily resistant is mages, who have other defenses against guns). The only reason this isn't an issue in the 1990s/early 2000s of the books/movies is 1: the bad guys are elitist wizards who hate muggle stuff 2: they're often in magical places and not in a place they can just give the local gangsters a few thousand dollars to shoot the meddling kids.

This one https://www.reddit.com/r/harrypotter/comments/gy5ggr/harry_potter_rpg_details/ mentions romance
Some details are right but others are completely wrong.

Pretty sure the main reason for the 1800s is that they don't have to deal with modern media also Victorian England was really into the occult and magic.

 

[Deleted member 28561]

Old Hermes do not like Harry Potter, it makes very bad high school drama and butcher out of magic. When will we see computer version of Demons: The game of Evil Spirits? That is a small wargame but would be much better basis for a game.

Demons is a game of demonic conjuration and treasure hunting for one to four players based on the medieval and ancient manuscripts comprising the "Lamegeton." The players take the roles of magicians questing after treasure in medieval Armenia. The "mortal powers" of Armenia automatically pursue the magicians whose major defense is their ability to conjure fearsome demons.

https://descansodelescriba.blogspot.com/2014/02/demons-game-of-evil-spirits1979.html

The game takes place in the 1800s but half of the students are black.

Britain was a colonial empire so you would think there would be wizards from the colonies and holdings there, from both Africa and the Orient, makes sense for wizards from all the four corners of the world to gather there. Not like in this game however, because each would bring a different body of teachings and ways, not pseudo-British children, because those would not just be Anglo-Saxon only with maybe some Jews also but also upper class. That kind of thing would be a secret society and order in a normal high-status private school and even if that would make a good story this is not that.

 

[Bester]

Reading HPMOR just now, recommending to anyone who missed it.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

Can we punch people? Magic is boring.

 

[Harthwain]

Tbh a cinematic action adventure game in style of Uncharted or The Last of Us will probably a better idea rather an RPG style like this game.

I will be surprised if this turns out to be a fully-fledged RPG and not some kind of action-RPG, like the trailer suggests (either that or it could be The Sims with RPG elements).

We shall see.

Edit: Nevermind:

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books.

 

[Wunderbar]

Can we punch people? Magic is boring.

it's late 1800s, you can use a six-shooter.

 

[Wirdschowerdn]

This looks actually pretty decent.

 

[Thac0]

Pretty sure the main reason for the 1800s is that they don't have to deal with modern media also Victorian England was really into the occult and magic.

They kind of need it for a large scale story aswell. Rowling has confirmed multiple times than in a fight between a skilled magician and a hobo with a shotgun 9/10 times the hobo wins. A swat team is much stronger than Voldemort ever will be or has been ( Which is kind of retarded but I get why Rowling want's it to be that way)

In 1800 century England the threat can go beyond the wizarding world and into the normal world without wizards being useless.

 

[Harthwain]

Pretty sure the main reason for the 1800s is that they don't have to deal with modern media also Victorian England was really into the occult and magic.

Or because it puts distance between the game, the books and the movies.

They kind of need it for a large scale story aswell. Rowling has confirmed multiple times than in a fight between a skilled magician and a hobo with a shotgun 9/10 times the hobo wins. A swat team is much stronger than Voldemort ever will be or has been ( Which is kind of retarded but I get why Rowling want's it to be that way)

Considering how magic works, I think it's credible that "normies with guns" present a considerable threat. And this could be very well the reason for the wizards to want to keep their secret society a secret. It also helps sell the idea that there is a whole (literally magical) unknown world laying just beyond the veil.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

They kind of need it for a large scale story aswell. Rowling has confirmed multiple times than in a fight between a skilled magician and a hobo with a shotgun 9/10 times the hobo wins. A swat team is much stronger than Voldemort ever will be or has been ( Which is kind of retarded but I get why Rowling want's it to be that way)

Hogwarts needs democracy you say?

 

[deuxhero]

Can we punch people? Magic is boring.

it's late 1800s, you can use a six-shooter.

Or a lever action rifle that could potentially have a double digit number of shots. Depending on how late, you could even see the C96 Mauser make an appearance.

 

[Pizzashoes]

The lighting isn't dark enough. Have these guys seen the Harry Potter movies? The character models look like an EA sports game.

 

[Thac0]

They kind of need it for a large scale story aswell. Rowling has confirmed multiple times than in a fight between a skilled magician and a hobo with a shotgun 9/10 times the hobo wins. A swat team is much stronger than Voldemort ever will be or has been ( Which is kind of retarded but I get why Rowling want's it to be that way)

Hogwarts needs democracy you say?

It makes the threat of Voldemort somewhat useless. Hogwarts is getting sieged? Come on Slytherin, we are making a field trip to Poland to buy some unlincensed Ak-47s. Lets see how those magical beasts fare against 7.62.

 

[Zboj Lamignat]

Lol at the guns in HP universe posts, we could really use a dedicated autism board.

The game takes place in the 1800s but half of the students are black.

That's a very decent ratio for a big publisher game announced in 2020.