J.K. Rowling is not known for being lax with control over anything in the franchise, but she did not write an original story for Hogwarts Legacy . Warner Bros. Games president David Haddad broke the news in a FAQ released in October 2

Although some of the stories and characters will be completely created by the studio, the writing that already exists is the best source of unofficial material fans should go to if they wish to come up with their own theories and predictions. It is likely players will receive a sneak peek and further details into gameplay features and story direction before the official release of the game, but until that happens, the possibilities will seem endless to any theory-crafting fan well-versed in the Wizarding World lore. _Hogwarts Legacy _ doesn't have an official release date yet, but it is likely that it won't be available until the second half of 2

It's worth noting that the limited information available about the story focuses on choices and how they will change the Harry Potter universe. If the core concept involves tinkering with the canon through gameplay, she may not have had much interest regardless. With that said, signs point to J.K. having a minimal role in developing the story despite the Warner Bros. president's prote

The Buchanans were a pure-blood family and Angus the only squib, which was seen as a disgrace to his relatives. The Buchanans were a family of pure-blood wizards from Scotland with a reputation for aggression and drunkness. As the story goes, his brother was able to get him inside, but when the Sorting Hat was placed on his head , the hat announced that he was "a good-hearted chap, but no wizard," and Angus had to return home on foot. Upon his return, his father banished him from the family home, and Angus, at just 11 years old, hitched a hike to Edinburgh, where he lived among muggles, finding out that they weren't all the terrible things his father had taught him to beli

The reveal trailer narration says, "A strange and mysterious talent you possess may be the key to unlocking this dormant power." It's clear that how you respond to learning about this secret knowledge will change your character and gameplay experie

According to the Hogwarts Legacy website, the core of the game will be based on J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World lore. Unsurprisingly, most of the characters developed in the Harry Potter series and Fantastic Beasts saga won't make an appearance. However, there are numerous references throughout the books, films, and extra pieces of lore content released by J.K. Rowling that suggest some character and side stories that could very well make it into the game. Dozens of characters that are mentioned in Harry Potter lore were alive during the 1800s, but due to the fact that players don't know the exact years that the game will take place in, the possibilities are close to endless. Most of the theorized candidates are mere mentions in lore, while others possess a powerful backstory, but they all represent good opportunities for the studio to develop some narratives and explore popular Harry Potter locations that fans would genuinely be excited ab

Angus Buchanan, the aforementioned sorting hat Squib, won the first international rugby match for Scotland's Muggle team in 1871 against England and eventually became respected by wizards and Muggles alike. 1875 brought about the discovery of Gripping Charms, which did away with the use of straps on Quaffles, revolutionizing how Quidditch was played. The same year, the Ministry of Magic passed the Decree For The Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery - one that Harry Potter was known to breach a handful of times. It's worth noting that the Hogwarts Legacy secrets Legacy trailer shows what looks like students being able to use magic outside of Hogwarts, and it would be quite comical if the player's actions were responsible for this decree. Additionally in 1875, Violet Tillyman - the witch who disappeared in the Floo Network 20 years prior - came out of hiding with the passing of her oppressive husband Albert Tillyman, explaining she ended up in the home of Myron Otherhaus. She instantly fell in love with Otherhaus, and the two had been living together in secrecy for the past couple deca

The beauty of a good RPG is its ability to draw the player in and allow them to discover a world or a universe for themselves that has its history and lore. The lore in a game can be accessed through in-game history books, codexes, diaries, conversations with NPCs, and more. Here are some of the best Western RPGs with in-depth lo

Do these mysterious figures have a connection to He Who Must Not Be Named? Unraveling the threads and dueling wands with these characters needs to give players an enemy to fear out in the wild. Hogwarts Legacy can't work without a solid structure of enemies to tangle with (literally if Levicorpus is an opti

The video games can expand the universes and allow players to explore their favorite worlds, like Star Wars and Harry Potter. This list is updated to include more games with extensive lore and world-building that RPG fans will l