Game Rant - Hogwarts Legacy

Best Lighthearted Open-World Games

Kai Adler — Tue, 30 May 2023 03:45:17 GMT

Open-world video games are some of the most popular types of games that fans want to get into nowadays. These games usually withhold large worlds that players can run around in while finding secrets, loot, fight various enemies, and so much more. That's why the perfect open-world game will never want to seem empty.

Magical Games To Play Like Hogwarts Legacy

Russ Boswell — Mon, 29 May 2023 19:30:17 GMT

Avalanche Software's Hogwarts Legacy is easily one of the best games set in the wizarding world that has proven to be a smash hit in every way. This role-playing game is set in the late 1800s and chronicles the journey of a young wizard who enters Hogwarts in the fifth year itself, uncovering a sinister conspiracy in the process. Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter game that fans were dreaming of, allowing players to choose their Hogwarts House, visit popular locations, and explore its vast open-world environment with a wand in tow.

Hogwarts Legacy Player Points Out Possible Ominis Gaunt Plot Hole

Marc Keever — Sun, 28 May 2023 22:37:27 GMT

One of the characters the player can meet in Hogwarts Legacy is Ominis Gaunt, the subject of a potential plot hole noticed by one hawk-eyed fan. Not only is Ominis a descendant of Salazar Slytherin, the founder of what is regarded as the evil house in Hogwarts Legacy and related media, he is also related to Tom Marvolo Riddle; the dark wizard otherwise known as Lord Voldemort.

Hogwarts Legacy Player Makes Giant Spider Cower in Fear

Noah Grayson — Sun, 28 May 2023 00:29:34 GMT

A Hogwarts Legacy player has recently shown off a video where their character seemingly causes a giant spider to back away in fear. Giant spiders are a fixture in Hogwarts Legacy which players encounter as enemies at various points in the game.

One Hogwarts Legacy Missed Opportunity Could Snowball Into an Avalanche

Gemma Johnson — Sat, 27 May 2023 17:31:19 GMT

Mandrakes are some of the most memorable magical plants in Hogwarts Legacy and the Harry Potter franchise collectively. Known for their potentially fatal shrieks, in Hogwarts Legacy players get to pot mandrakes in Herbology class with Professor Garlick and use them in combat to stun enemies. That said, mandrakes have other magical properties which Hogwarts Legacy doesn't capitalize on, and missing out on a potentially golden opportunity for one simple feature to snowball into an avalanche of content possibilities.

Hogwarts Legacy: Spells We'd Love To See In A Sequel

Gemma Johnson — Sat, 27 May 2023 15:45:18 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy's spells range from dark wizard curses to light-inducing Lumos, with most focused on combat or revealing clues or collectibles using the over-pressed Revelio. In many ways, Hogwarts Legacy has a variety of spells, including some from the Harry Potter movies. However, the franchise has a huge range of spells, with many unexplored in the game.

Hogwarts Legacy Locations That Aren’t In The Movies

Andrew McLarney — Sat, 27 May 2023 14:15:18 GMT

As many players will know, Hogwarts Legacy differentiates itself from the Harry Potter series by being set 100 years before the book and film series. While many players first sought the well-known and iconic locations throughout the game, the world also offered an array of new, never-before-seen locations - each furthering the richness and lore of the Hogwarts universe in its own way.

Longest Open-World Games

Logan Sawyer — Sat, 27 May 2023 05:15:19 GMT

Given their expansive nature, open-world projects tend to be some of the longest video games in existence. It's possible to pour hundreds and thousands of hours into a single open-world game without exploring every nook and cranny.

Hogwarts Legacy Giving Players Another Chance to Get Free DLC

Eszter Voros — Fri, 26 May 2023 19:21:16 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy is giving players another opportunity to get Merlin's Cloak and the Professor Ronen Cosmetic Set. Avalanche Software, the developer of Hogwarts Legacy, listened to fans who felt they weren't given ample chances to obtain Merlin's Cloak, while also surprising them with brand-new content.

Hogwarts Legacy Spell Tier List

Cameron Lucas — Fri, 26 May 2023 17:59:16 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy has been one of the biggest games of the year since its release in February, finally letting players step into the world of Harry Potter. With a plethora of spells to learn, Hogwarts Legacy has realized a dream experience for fans of the wizarding world.

Hogwarts Legacy: Magical Beasts We'd Love To See In A Sequel

Gemma Johnson — Fri, 26 May 2023 14:45:18 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy features many fantastic magical creatures, including some from the Harry Potter movies and others brand new to the franchise. However, there is always room for more in any potential Hogwarts Legacy sequel, especially as most of the creatures and magical beings players fight are mainly spiders and goblins.

Hogwarts Legacy: Best Locations For A Sequel

Gemma Johnson — Thu, 25 May 2023 22:00:19 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy is bursting with magical locations, including many iconic settings from the Harry Potter movies, such as Hogwarts Castle, Hogsmeade, and the Forbidden Forest. However, there are many other locations a potential Hogwarts Legacy sequel could explore while staying true to when it is set.

Hogwarts Legacy's Sequel Having Quidditch May Be Based on One Factor

Jessica Barnes — Thu, 25 May 2023 19:05:18 GMT

In the variety of Harry Potter games that players have already experienced, Avalanche Software's Hogwarts Legacy definitely stands out. With its impressive attention to detail and the way it convincingly brings the Wizarding World to life, Hogwarts Legacy has managed to wow fans and rake in some serious cash at the same time. Both of these outcomes make a sequel feel inevitable, but that doesn't mean gamers won't want to see some changes if Hogwarts Legacy does get a follow-up title.

Games The Best Star Wars Mods

Joe Grantham — Thu, 25 May 2023 07:30:19 GMT

The Star Wars franchise is unparalleled in size with more films, TV shows, comics, and games than it is possible to count. In fact, the genre-defining universe is so popular that despite all this content, avid fans can't get enough and opt to create and play Star Wars mods for their favorite games, many of which aren't even sci-fi games.

Why Hogwarts Legacy is Better Off Without a Morality System

Tucker Taussig — Wed, 24 May 2023 17:35:15 GMT

There were moments in Hogwarts Legacy's story that did invoke questions of morality, but it was all kept compartmentalized and inconsequential for the most part. For Avalanche Software to have gone the route of Bioware and Bethesda RPGs, letting players dictate the moral boundaries of their characters, would have more than likely interrupted the flow of the story, and made for a disjointed gameplay experience in Hogwarts Legacy.

Open World Games With The Best Traversal Systems

Joseph Heindl — Wed, 24 May 2023 01:45:19 GMT

A key aspect of any open world is travel. Players must traverse the massive sandbox to take on missions and complete side activities. While they spend most of their time on foot, the heroes occasionally gain a horse or car. These are well-worn clichés at this point. Some developers, however, have more imagination.

Hogwarts Legacy Knows How to Do Multiple Playthroughs Justice

Max Borman — Tue, 23 May 2023 22:20:34 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy has been a magical treat for fans of the Wizarding World, and some fans may never want to leave its game world. Avalanche Software was able to recreate Harry Potter's many fantastic locales and filled them with countless secrets for players to find. It feels like it was ripped straight from the pages of the series, and fans are craving more. While there may be no plans for Hogwarts Legacy DLC, Avalanche Software has given them plenty of reasons to keep playing.

The Most Difficult Hogwarts Legacy Dueling Feats And How to Complete Them

Amber Riippa — Mon, 22 May 2023 03:30:18 GMT

Dueling feats in Hogwarts Legacy are small optional combat challenges intended to reward players each time they are executed correctly. They can't be tracked traditionally through the main menu, but players can look at their overall feat progress by navigating to challenges and then combat, and then scrolling down to "Complete Dueling Feats". Dueling feats will also appear on the screen as they are available in the bottom-right corner of the screen, just above the HUD controls. They will appear automatically when fighting an enemy related to the feat. The difficulty of each feat will depend on the particular enemy.

Absurd Hogwarts Legacy Bug Causes Player to Swim on Land

Luie Magbanua — Mon, 22 May 2023 03:07:25 GMT

Another player of Hogwarts Legacy shares an absurd bug they experienced while playing the game, this time showing their in-game characters moving over land but doing swimming motions instead of simply walking or running around. Now that players have had more time exploring most of what Hogwarts Legacy has to offer, it is not surprising for the title's fans to experience interesting bugs and issues while adventuring through the Wizarding World.

Hogwarts Legacy Should Have Worn Transgender Representation on Its Sleeve

Andrea Trama — Sun, 21 May 2023 21:12:53 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy's release has been quite controversial for several reasons, including the many issues with J.K. Rowling's outspoken anti-trans propaganda and what seemed like unwillingness to respond to it in meaningful ways on the developer's part. This was not the only contentious fact about the game, as Hogwarts Legacy's representation of the Goblin Rebellion in the Harry Potter universe was seen as an antisemitic narrative that further made prospective players distance themselves from the project. When it was later revealed that Hogwarts Legacy's Sirona Ryan was a transgender witch, many gamers felt betrayed by the developer's silence, and her introduction too wasn't immune to further controversies.

Hogwarts Legacy: When Does The Game Take Place?

Faith Lane — Sun, 21 May 2023 14:16:21 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy took off with a bang when it released back in February 2023. Even with it being as popular as it was, many people might not know exactly when the game takes place in the Harry Potter timeline. The video game is inspired by the Harry Potter novels, and centers around a lot, if not all, the lore that fans learn in those books and movies.

Clever Change Makes the Hogwarts Legacy Opening Even Better

Daniel Morris — Sat, 20 May 2023 22:49:11 GMT

A gamer online has made a small change to the intro of Hogwarts Legacy, improving it with a massive nostalgia hit. Unfortunately, this isn't an official Hogwarts Legacy mod, but it would surely improve the game if it was.

Every Difference Between Hogwarts Legacy's PS4 and PS5 Versions

Josh Childs — Fri, 19 May 2023 18:44:47 GMT

While there aren’t too many of differences between Hogwarts Legacy’s PS4 and PS5 versions, there are still some important ones to note when deciding which version to buy. Knowing what the PS4 and PS5 versions of Avalanche Software’s wizard-filled adventure game entail will give players the information they need to decide which PlayStation console they want to play it on.

Hogwarts Legacy Secret Locations

Saad Tahir — Fri, 19 May 2023 17:30:26 GMT

Experience the Wizarding world of J.K Rowling like never before with Hogwarts Legacy. Developed by Avalanche Software, Hogwarts Legacy features a vast open world packed with action and RPG gameplay, set to captivate fans of the Harry Potter books and movies with its ambitious take on the lore of the franchise. The game is set almost a hundred years before the main events of the Harry Potter saga, somewhere in the late 1800s. Players take on the role of a fifth-year student at the school of Hogwarts where mysteries and magic await them at every corner.

Hogwarts Legacy's Mysterious Map Fragment Kills Two Birds With One Stone

Gemma Johnson — Fri, 19 May 2023 16:02:54 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy understands the allure of treasure maps in video games and the appeal of the treasure hunter with seven treasure maps to discover and solve in the vast open-world RPG. The mysterious map fragment is perhaps Hogwarts Legacy's most desirable and trickiest treasure map, not only from its curious title.

Harry Potter Star Tom Felton Tears Up While Playing Hogwarts Legacy

Dalton Cooper — Thu, 18 May 2023 18:50:48 GMT

Harry Potter film star Tom Felton teared up while playing Hogwarts Legacy in a recent event to promote the open world Harry Potter action-RPG. Hogwarts Legacy owes a great debt to the Harry Potter film franchise, which established the general style and aesthetic used in the hit game.

The Writing is on the Wall for Hogwarts Legacy's Switch Version

William Arthur Carter — Wed, 17 May 2023 18:49:45 GMT

In a packed 2023, Hogwarts Legacy has still managed to stand out as a huge, sprawling, and faithful Harry Potter video game that meets the lofty expectations of fans. Discovering all the hidden gems in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and zipping around its surrounding areas on a broom is something that has been eagerly anticipated for what feels like decades, and developer Avalanche Software deserved credit for making something seemingly impossible work wonders.

Hogwarts Legacy Undermines Hagrid's Most Important Contribution to the Franchise

Jessica Barnes — Wed, 17 May 2023 18:19:10 GMT

Avalanche Software's recently released action RPG Hogwarts Legacy has been a hit with both fans and newcomers to the Harry Potter franchise alike. Hogwarts Legacy successfully bridges the gap between bringing its own interpretation to established elements and honoring the plethora of wizarding content already released, combining new and old with enjoyable results. While the majority of Hogwarts Legacy's narrative escapades revolve around new and unique aspects and the cast of characters is full of fresh faces, that doesn't mean elements of the films and books don't also make an appearance.

Best Core Talents In Hogwarts Legacy

Sohan Dasgupta — Wed, 17 May 2023 09:30:17 GMT

The Talent System in Hogwarts Legacy consists of five different categories: Spells, Dark Arts, Core, Stealth, and Room of Requirement. The role-playing game set in the universe of Harry Potter follows the story of a fifth-year transfer student at Hogwarts who must catch up with their peers. One of the most important mechanics of the title that helps the protagonist in leveling up in terms of strength is the Talent System.

Best Companions In Hogwarts Legacy

Jake Fillery — Tue, 16 May 2023 10:30:18 GMT

Hogwarts students are never alone, and building friendships with classmates and professors is part of the experience at Hogwarts Legacy. Considering that players will embark on their magical journey to Hogwarts as a fifth-year student, developing relationships and gaining companions may seem difficult. Still, it comes naturally, and Hogwarts Legacy certainly has a selection of companions to choose from.

Great Games With Bad PC Ports

Hemanth Kumarr Kumanan — Tue, 16 May 2023 02:31:19 GMT

The video game industry has leaped boundaries since the day of the arcade systems. What was once a play-per-cents weekend fun has now broken through the doors and has planted its feet inside all homes. Be it the mainstream consoles like the PlayStation and Xbox, the handheld devices like Nintendo Switch, or the latest revolution with mobile gaming, games are made for every class worldwide.

Hogwarts Legacy: Items You Should Sell Immediately

Jake Fillery — Mon, 15 May 2023 19:30:19 GMT

The wizarding world features a unique currency, unique to wizardkind. Gold is used for all manners of trades in Hogwarts Legacy, whether it's for the purchase of clothes, potions, ingredients, and other assortments of goods and necessities. Gold is the way that finances turn in Hogwarts Legacy, and it’s in the best interest of the player to make sure that they always have a decent supply of it, as they will never know when they need to spend it to provide themselves with better equipment.

Hogwarts Legacy: Best Face Gear

Jake Fillery — Mon, 15 May 2023 18:31:19 GMT

There are a total of five gear slots that the player can acquire in Hogwarts Legacy. One of the most visually striking ones is the Face Gear, as players will be constantly speaking to other characters in Hogwarts Legacy, and seeing their player-created character during in-game cutscenes. Considering this, players will want to look their best.

Best Robe & Cloak Gear In Hogwarts Legacy

Jake Fillery — Mon, 15 May 2023 17:30:18 GMT

Robes and Cloaks are at the forefront of the player’s fashion in Hogwarts Legacy. Despite the game featuring a random generation of loot, including the stats that players can get on the five gear slots, there’s still a bounty of appearances that wizards and witches have access to, making for each fifth-year student a unique character creation in Hogwarts Legacy.

Hogwarts Legacy: Best Outfits, Ranked

Jake Fillery — Mon, 15 May 2023 16:15:18 GMT

When the newest witch or wizard begins their journey into Hogwarts Legacy to experience the magic and mystery of the Harry Potter franchise, they will start as a fifth-year student at Hogwarts. Donning the iconic robes of either of the four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin, players may wonder how they can express themselves beyond their house colors.

Hogwarts Legacy Worst Spells

Jake Fillery — Mon, 15 May 2023 15:15:18 GMT

Many spells can be cast in Hogwarts Legacy. Whether those spells are to protect one’s self against the dark arts or to perform those very dark arts themselves, Hogwarts Legacy allows fans of the Harry Potter series to fulfill their dreams of becoming a powerful witch or wizard, but only if they are aware of what spells to use.

Hogwarts Legacy: Things You Should Not Buy From Shops

Jake Fillery — Mon, 15 May 2023 03:30:18 GMT

The magical world of Hogwarts Legacy sees a grand collaboration of the celebration of magic. Whether it's in the enchanted potion ingredients, the flying broomsticks, or just the mystical beasts that exist in these lands, Hogwarts Legacy truly grandly celebrates it all. Each purchasable item in the game has unique uses that can be helpful to players.

Hilarious Hogwarts Legacy Edit Adds Alohomora Lock Puzzle to Movie Scene

Lauren Beeler-Beistad — Sun, 14 May 2023 23:43:50 GMT

One clever fan of Hogwarts Legacy has brought both the game and the Harry Potter movies together in one hilarious clip. Bringing the Alohomora lock puzzle into a scene from the film franchise's first installment, both fans of Hogwarts Legacy and the movies are sure to get a kick out of the edit.

Hogwarts Legacy Feature Idea Would Make Vivariums a Lot Livelier

Daniel Morris — Sun, 14 May 2023 23:16:41 GMT

A Hogwarts Legacy player has shared a great idea of theirs for a feature that would bring a lot more life to the game's vivariums. Vivariums in Hogwarts Legacy are a great way for players to partake in some cozy building activities, but there are still some ways they can be improved.

Hogwarts Legacy Would Be Leaving Money on the Table without More DLC

Joseph Andress — Sun, 14 May 2023 22:19:48 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy remains one of the most financially successful games of 2023. After years of waiting for a game that captures the magic of the Harry Potter books and films, Avalanche Software delivered a product that lives up to the lofty expectations of fans across the globe. Now that a few months have passed since Hogwarts Legacy's initial release, many are wondering what kind of DLC support the game will get. Unfortunately, those fans may not want to hold their breath for very long, as Avalanche doesn't have any substantial DLC plans at this moment.

Hogwarts Legacy: Complete Herbology Guide

Anthony James Puleo Jr. — Sat, 13 May 2023 08:00:17 GMT

Starting school at Hogwarts as a fifth year means that Hogwarts Legacy players have a lot to learn if they want to catch up with their classmates. While learning new spells is certainly an important part of this, understanding Herbology and knowing how to utilize it is tremendously helpful as players continue their quest to master Ancient Magic and put down Ranrok's rebellion. Herbology can allow players to grow ingredients to make potions or even turn the tide of a fight with deadly magical plants like Mandrakes, Chinese Chomping Cabbages, or Venomous Tentaculas. Players that really want to lean into Herbology can also improve the effectiveness of their plants by using Talents and Gear Traits.

The Best Spell Combos In Hogwarts Legacy

Joe Grantham — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:30:19 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world game that finally enables lifelong Harry Potter fans to realize their dream and attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Inside and outside the classroom they will learn a wide variety of new spells from their professors and friends, some of which are more powerful than others.

Hogwarts Legacy Switch Version Hit With a Massive Delay

Parth Bagaria — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:14:53 GMT

The Nintendo Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy has been hit with a massive delay, as it now comes out on November 14, 2023. While Hogwarts Legacy is said to come out on all platforms, it only launched on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in February 2023.

Hogwarts Legacy: All Exploration Challenges, Ranked

Joe Grantham — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:15:18 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy has many forms of progression to track players' achievements, and Challenges are chief among these and unlock rewards upon completion. Challenges are split into five categories: Combat, Quests, Exploration, Field Guide Pages, and Room of Requirement.

The House-Elves of Hogwarts Legacy are Largely Swept Under the Rug

Jessica Barnes — Fri, 12 May 2023 15:30:12 GMT

Avalanche Software's action RPG Hogwarts Legacy introduces fans to a whole new side of the Wizarding World with its 1800s setting and cast of new characters. The game is an exciting insight into the beloved world before Harry Potter and his friends arrive at the famous wizarding school, and Hogwarts Legacy has been praised for its engrossing environments and excellent use of spells. However, there are some aspects that gamers wish Hogwarts Legacy explored in greater depth.

Hogwarts Legacy: Hardest Achievements

Joe Grantham — Thu, 11 May 2023 01:46:16 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy is known for its impressive immersion plunging players head first into a Pensieve of nostalgia. However, for players who are looking for a challenge, even the game's toughest difficulty isn't that hard, with the toughest boss fights requiring more patience than skill.

A Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Needs One Gameplay Feature to Be More Visibly Impactful

Jared Stewart — Wed, 10 May 2023 23:00:18 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy may have a long, drawn-out introduction with tutorials on new features being introduced all the time, but it is worthwhile once players are finally given the freedom to fully explore at their leisure. There are a ton of mechanics that players would be remiss to overlook, such as all the different spells, potions, and flora that they can meld together in an enemy encounter. Hogwarts Legacy features stealth gameplay as a means of a sneakier approach to enemy encounters, but its applications are a little more convoluted.

Hogwarts Legacy: Best Brooms

Joe Grantham — Wed, 10 May 2023 18:30:18 GMT

Broom flight is one of the best things about the Harry Potter universe, and it gets no better than in Hogwarts Legacy where players can traverse the entire map on their trusty old brooms. While all the brooms in Hogwarts Legacy have the same stats, they will all benefit from Albie Weekes' innovative upgrades. Mr. Weekes can be found in Hogsmeade at his shop Spintwitches Sporting Needs and players can take part in broom time trials to unlock these upgrades.

Hogwarts Legacy's PS4 Version Makes Big Castle Change Compared to PS5

Dalton Cooper — Wed, 10 May 2023 15:32:09 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy's Hogwarts castle has at least one area that looks different depending on which version of the game is being played. When Hogwarts Legacy first released, it was only available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X consoles. However, the plan was always to bring Hogwarts Legacy to the previous generation of consoles as well.

How to Get the Relic House Uniform in Hogwarts Legacy

Anthony James Puleo Jr. — Wed, 10 May 2023 15:19:56 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy is full of side quests for players to complete, each with their own rewards. Some of these side quests are relatively quick and easy, while others take quite a lot of dedication and patience. One quest, in particular, requires players to track down Daedalian Keys and follow them to special House Cabinets to earn House Tokens.

How to Find Every Common Room in Hogwarts Legacy

Anthony James Puleo Jr. — Wed, 10 May 2023 15:10:19 GMT

One of the main attractions of Hogwarts Legacy for hardcore Harry Potter fans is the chance to explore all four house common rooms. The player's common room is one of the first areas that they get to freely explore in Hogwarts, but subsequent missions will take players all over the castle and even beyond. After all this exploration, it can be very easy for players to lose their way and struggle to find their common room again. Moreover, although players can't enter common rooms for the other Hogwarts houses, they can still go and find the entrances, most of which have a Field Guide page associated with them.

Hogwarts Legacy: Gobs of Gobstones Sidequest Guide

Anthony James Puleo Jr. — Tue, 09 May 2023 15:12:56 GMT

The main quest of Hogwarts Legacy is expansive and will take players quite a while to complete, but there are also plenty of side quests to distract the player from their adventure. Zenobia Noke is one character players will run into that will offer a side quest, specifically one called "Gobs of Gobstones." This is one of the earliest quests available in the game, and it will see players running all around Hogwarts grounds looking for the character's stolen Gobstones. Going into this quest blind can be difficult, especially since the Gobstones are a little difficult to spot at times.

Best Anime For Hogwarts Legacy Fans

Via Erhard — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:45:16 GMT

Luckily for Hogwarts Legacy fans, there are many immersive and magical anime shows they can explore once they finished the game. Thanks to these engaging anime, fans can explore similarly immersive worlds with brilliant world-building and story-telling filled with magic, mythical creatures, and epic battles.

Hogwarts Legacy Trick Makes Merlin Trials Much Easier

Anthony James Puleo Jr. — Mon, 08 May 2023 20:49:09 GMT

Merlin trials are introduced to Hogwarts Legacy players fairly early on in the game by Nora Treadwell, and for the most part, they are relatively easy to solve. Usually, players just need to light some braziers with Confringo or cast Reparo to fix some broken statues. That said, some Merlin Trials are more annoying than others, especially the butterfly Merlin Trials that players will encounter as they solve the old wizard's puzzles.

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Sell Gear

Greysun Morales — Mon, 08 May 2023 18:32:08 GMT

In Hogwarts Legacy, players will start off with a basic student uniform that has coloring to resemble their chosen house. It's not much to be inspired about at first, but over the course of Hogwarts Legacy, gamers will acquire lots more outfits and gear to choose from, some of which will alter players' stats, like defense, health, and attack.

Hogwarts Legacy Update Makes Controversial Change Not Mentioned in Patch Notes

Dalton Cooper — Mon, 08 May 2023 16:53:28 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy's latest update has made a controversial change not mentioned in the patch notes: the Unforgivable Curses are no longer usable in the boss fight against Cassandra Mason. Unforgivable Curses have always drawn a great deal of interest from Hogwarts Legacy fans, as many were curious to see how exactly the developers would implement them in the open world Harry Potter game.

Hogwarts Legacy Knocks Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Off the Top of Sales Chart

Parth Bagaria — Mon, 08 May 2023 16:20:09 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy has managed to knock off Star Wars Jedi: Survivor from the top of a sales chart. Hogwarts Legacy and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor are two of the biggest games to release in the first half of 2023, with both titles receiving good reviews at launch. The PS5 version of Hogwarts Legacy has a score of 84 on Metacritic, while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is sitting a bit higher at 86.

Hogwarts Legacy Fans Think Missing Feature is 'Almost Criminal'

Dalton Cooper — Mon, 08 May 2023 16:06:39 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy is still missing a dedicated photo mode, which one fan has described as "almost criminal." Hogwarts Legacy launched this past February on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X to strong reviews and strong sales. Now that the game has made its way to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms as well, it's finding itself back in the spotlight.

How to Use Potions Simultaneously in Hogwarts Legacy

Greysun Morales — Mon, 08 May 2023 15:59:30 GMT

After getting through the Jackdaw's Rest main story quest in Hogwarts Legacy, players will receive a quest from Professor Sharp, dubbed Professor Sharp's Assignment 1." The teacher wants players to do two things: acquire and use a Focus Potion, and then get Maxima and Edurus Potions, and then use them simultaneously.

Mortal Kombat 11 Players Aren't Happy About Hogwarts Legacy Ads

Dalton Cooper — Mon, 08 May 2023 15:41:15 GMT

Mortal Kombat 11 players are not happy about Hogwarts Legacy ads appearing in their fighting game of choice. It's not new for publishers to sometimes add advertisements to their games to promote new products, but it often stirs up controversy when it happens in premium games like Mortal Kombat 11.

Real World Events From The Year Hogwarts Legacy Is Set

Joe Grantham — Mon, 08 May 2023 04:30:16 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world adventure game that lets players create a character who attends Hogwarts for the first time as a late joining 5th-year student. The game takes place almost exactly one hundred years before a certain boy named Harry Potter learns that he is a wizard.

Hogwarts Legacy: The Best Classes, Ranked

Joe Grantham — Mon, 08 May 2023 02:30:16 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy is the game that allows millions of Harry Potter fans around the globe to finally live out their wizarding world fantasies. Naturally, one of the highlights of attending Hogwarts is the opportunity to engage in a wide range of magical classes, all of which are full to the brim with nostalgia.

Hogwarts Legacy Update Fixes One Annoying Problem

Anthony James Puleo Jr. — Mon, 08 May 2023 01:03:49 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy has enjoyed immense success since its initial launch back in February, but despite this the game's developer has been very quiet. This silence was finally broken in the form of a massive update that brought along a ton of bug fixes and optimization changes. Alongside major changes such as the introduction of an Arachnophobia mode for the Harry Potter game, fans are now starting to notice one other change that has gone undetected for a while. Ignatia Wildsmith now has new dialogue lines when players discover a Floo Flame location for the first time, a welcome change that gamers are praising.

Ideas For Naming Your Hogwarts Legacy Character

Joe Grantham — Mon, 08 May 2023 00:30:16 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy is the open-world adventure game that Harry Potter fans have been waiting for since the success of the books and movies gripped the minds of want-to-be wizards and witches. Set a century before the events of the main series, players attend Hogwarts as a new 5th-year student of their own creation.

Hilarious Hogwarts Legacy Clip Shows Deer Using Merlin Trial as a Rollercoaster

Daniel Morris — Mon, 08 May 2023 00:30:10 GMT

A hilarious Hogwarts Legacy clip has shown a deer using a Merlin Trial as a rollercoaster. Merlin Trials in Hogwarts Legacy are often criticized as one of the more boring elements of the game, but this deer has figured out a way to change that once and for all.

This Easily Missable Hogwarts Legacy Trick Makes Beast Management Much Easier

Daniel Morris — Sun, 07 May 2023 21:44:52 GMT

A gamer has discovered an easily missed Hogwarts Legacy trick that makes beast management much easier. The beasts in Hogwarts Legacy are one of the most magical parts of the game, and this small trick will make them even better for players.

Harry Potter Easter Eggs in Mashle: Magic and Muscles

Levana Jane Chester-Londt — Sun, 07 May 2023 19:00:17 GMT

Even those who aren't die-hard Harry Potter fans can instantly connect the dots between these two franchises at first glance. Hajime Komoto, creator of Mashle: Magic and Muscle, has clearly been influenced by the iconic Wizarding World. However, this parody seems determined to point out every inconsistency within J. K. Rowling's universe, in the most hilarious ways possible.

Hogwarts Legacy Ravenclaw Common Room Details & Secrets

Joe Grantham — Sun, 07 May 2023 17:30:17 GMT

As Hogwarts Legacy allows players to create their own character who will then choose or be assigned a house, each playthrough can be vastly different. One of the many benefits of being sorted into Ravenclaw, the house of wit, learning, and wisdom, is that players can call the fanciest and most refined common room their new home.

Harry Potter Malfoy Actor Tom Felton is Going to Play Through Sebastian's Quest in Hogwarts Legacy

Matthew Wayt — Sat, 06 May 2023 19:12:18 GMT

Warner Bros. Games has announced that actor Tom Felton, famous for playing Slytherin poster boy Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, will participate in an upcoming event related to one of Hogwarts Legacy's most harrowing storylines.

Hogwarts Legacy Video Compares PS4 and PS5 Versions

Ophélie Castelot — Sat, 06 May 2023 18:38:39 GMT

A fan of Hogwarts Legacy published a short video highlighting the main differences between the PS4 and PS5 versions of this action RPG. Hogwarts Legacy lets players create their own wizards and attend classes at Hogwarts long before the era of Harry Potter and his friends.

Hogwarts Legacy Update Makes Small But Appreciated Change

Dalton Cooper — Sat, 06 May 2023 17:40:07 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy's latest update has added animation for the Wendelin the Weird portrait in Hogwarts castle. Hogwarts Legacy first released for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X this past February, so the portrait has been missing its animation for months.

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Complete Birds of a Feather (Side Quest Guide)

Tom Bowen — Sat, 06 May 2023 15:30:17 GMT

The world of Hogwarts Legacy is nowhere near as large as some of the ones found in other modern open-world games. It's far from small though, as players will eventually discover once they're given the freedom to fully explore it. One of the many places that players can visit is a small town called Marunweem, which is in the southeastern part of the world map. There, they'll find a woman named Marianne Moffett and gain access to the "Birds of a Feather" side quest.

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Complete The Hall of Herodiana (Side Quest Guide)

Tom Bowen — Sat, 06 May 2023 14:30:18 GMT

Many of the side quests in Hogwarts Legacy serve as glorified fetch quests, with players simply needing to go to a location, kill a few enemies, and then return to the quest-giver with an item or Beast. However, there do at least exist a few side quests that should appeal to puzzle-loving players, including one called "The Hall of Herodiana."

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Complete A Thief in the Night (Side Quest Guide)

Tom Bowen — Sat, 06 May 2023 13:30:18 GMT

Though it tends to be powerful witches and wizards that get the lion's share of attention in Hogwarts Legacy, the game also shines a spotlight on some of the many fantastic beasts that inhabit the wizarding world. After learning how to rescue beasts during one of the game's main story missions, there'll be numerous side quests dedicated to these often cute and cuddly-looking creatures.

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Complete The Lost Astrolabe (Side Quest Guide)

Tom Bowen — Sat, 06 May 2023 12:30:17 GMT

There are some fairly difficult side quests and puzzles in Hogwarts Legacy, with players often needing to prove themselves in combat or test their reasoning skills. "The Lost Astrolabe" requires neither of these things from players, nor does it end up being a particularly challenging side quest when all's said and done. One thing that it does do though is to teach players about one of the game's most important mechanics: diving.

Best Mounts In Hogwarts Legacy

Joe Grantham — Sat, 06 May 2023 11:15:16 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy not only allows players to explore the illustrious School of Witchcraft and Wizardry it is named after but also the surrounding 19th-century Scottish Highlands. The absolute best way to do this is from atop one of the mounts available in the game.

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Change Outfit & Appearance

Tom Bowen — Sat, 06 May 2023 10:31:18 GMT

For some people, character customization plays an important part in the role-playing experience, particularly in games where players get to create their own custom characters. Those people should be pretty pleased with what Hogwarts Legacy has to offer, as the game gives players a surprising degree of freedom when it comes to both their character's physical appearance and the way that they dress.

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Complete Rescuing Rococo (Side Quest Guide)

Tom Bowen — Sat, 06 May 2023 08:15:16 GMT

There are quite a few side quests revolving around beasts in Hogwarts Legacy, particularly during the second half of the game. One such quest is called "Rescuing Rococo" and sees players traveling to one of the most southerly parts of the world map in order to save a missing Niffler from a group of dangerous Ashwinders.

Hogwarts Legacy: What to Do After Finishing the Game (Post-Game Content Guide)

Tom Bowen — Sat, 06 May 2023 07:15:16 GMT

Completing the main story of Hogwarts Legacy will take most players somewhere in the region of 25 hours. Completing everything that the game has to offer will take considerably longer though, with the game packing in a ridiculous amount of side quests, challenges, and other post-game content for players to sink their teeth into.

Hogwarts Legacy: Should You Go to Hogsmeade with Natty or Sebastian?

Tom Bowen — Sat, 06 May 2023 06:15:16 GMT

Players are given quite a lot of choices in Hogwarts Legacy, both when it comes to the house that they're sorted into and the clothes and equipment that they wear throughout the game. There are even a few instances when players will be asked to make a decision relating to the main story, such as during the opening stages of the game ahead of the playable character's first visit to Hogsmeade.

Best Professors In Hogwarts Legacy

Joe Grantham — Sat, 06 May 2023 00:15:16 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy was released with tremendous success, reuniting fans of the wizarding world and providing players with hours upon hours of nostalgia. One of the ways in which it achieved this is with a wonderful cast of professors, who are just as full of character as the teachers from the original Harry Potter series.

Updated Hogwarts Legacy Stats Reveal Most Popular House

Parth Bagaria — Fri, 05 May 2023 21:03:06 GMT

Updated stats for Hogwarts Legacy reveal the most popular house in the game. Players get to take on the role of a Hogwarts student in Hogwarts Legacy, and fans can choose to be a part of their favorite house through a Sorting Hat ceremony near the beginning of the story.

Hogwarts Legacy PS4, Xbox One Ports Are Running Surprisingly Well

Gabriel Machado Pureza — Fri, 05 May 2023 18:43:55 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy was released for last-gen consoles with a surprisingly solid port. PS4 and Xbox players will now get the chance to play Hogwarts Legacy, and it seems that their experience won’t be considerably worse than when playing on current-gen consoles, despite using outdated hardware.

Hogwarts Legacy Has Passed Incredible Sales Milestone

Neville Lahiru — Fri, 05 May 2023 17:50:53 GMT

According to the latest earning report from Warner Bros. Discovery, Hogwarts Legacy has crossed $1 billion in just over three months. Despite the controversy surrounding the title and the franchise author, Hogwarts Legacy has emerged as one of the most successful releases for Warner Bros. Games to date. The company's latest earning figures suggest that it may have an ambitious few months ahead for the game.

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Flip a Troll's Club into its Face [Duelling Feat]

Greysun Morales — Fri, 05 May 2023 16:44:25 GMT

Once Hogwarts Legacy players start getting into battles outside the academy, they will occasionally see Dueling Feats appear in the bottom-right corner of the screen. These challenges aren't required, but completing them during a fight can give players bonus XP towards leveling up and some neat cosmetic items. Some of them are more difficult than others, though, such as the Dueling Feat that asks players to flip a troll's club into its face. It's not exactly clear how to do this, so this guide will help players out.

Hogwarts Legacy: What are the Best Difficulty and Image Quality Settings?

Tom Bowen — Fri, 05 May 2023 16:00:17 GMT

Players are given an awful lot of freedom in Hogwarts Legacy, both when it comes to choosing which house they'll be sorted into and customizing the playable character's appearance. This freedom also extends to how the game plays, with players able to choose the best difficulty setting for themselves as well as play around with the image quality settings.

Hogwarts Legacy Player Makes Important Realization After Completing All the Quests

Dalton Cooper — Fri, 05 May 2023 15:51:09 GMT

A Hogwarts Legacy player didn't realize they had to manually claim their rewards in the game until after they had already completed all the quests. Hogwarts Legacy is a massive game with a healthy number of main quests and side quests for witches and wizards to complete, and the rewards players can earn along the way help to make things a little easier.

Hogwarts Legacy: Complete Guide | Story Walkthrough, Collectibles & Side Quests

Tom Bowen — Fri, 05 May 2023 15:30:17 GMT

After many years of development and plenty of controversies, Hogwarts Legacy has finally been released. Though some are choosing to boycott the title due to controversial comments made by the woman whose work helped to inspire it, others couldn't be more excited to dive right in, and for very good reason. Review scores for the game have been incredibly impressive, with the average critic rating Hogwarts Legacy around the 85% mark.

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Complete Solved by the Bell (Side Quest Guide)

Tom Bowen — Fri, 05 May 2023 14:30:21 GMT

Despite not featuring any of the characters from the Harry Potter books and movies, Hogwarts Legacy still manages to feel right at home in the wizarding world. There are plenty of hidden Easter eggs for fans of the franchise, including a nice little homage to the iconic movie theme.

Hogwarts Legacy: What is Arachnophobia Mode?

Tom Bowen — Fri, 05 May 2023 13:30:21 GMT

Spiders have always played an important role in the Harry Potter books and movies, particularly in the series' second installment, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. With this in mind, it came as no surprise when it was revealed that spiders also feature quite prominently throughout Hogwarts Legacy, with the creepy crawlies even having a few unique Dueling Feats dedicated to them.

Hogwarts Legacy: Should You Steal the Fwooper Feather from Professor Sharp's Office?

Tom Bowen — Fri, 05 May 2023 13:30:16 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy doesn't have a traditional morality system, but that's not to say that there aren't still plenty of opportunities for players to unleash their inner evil. For example, in many of the game's side quests, players are able to demand a reward before returning recovered items to their rightful owners, and, in some cases, can even opt to keep these items for themselves if they so wish.

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Complete Minding Your Own Business (PlayStation-Exclusive Side Quest Guide)

Tom Bowen — Fri, 05 May 2023 12:30:16 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy features plenty of great side quests, but the best one is arguably a PlayStation exclusive. "Minding Your Own Business" is an hour-long epic that feels like it belongs in a psychological horror game rather than in a game that was inspired by a book series that was originally written for kids.

How to Choose a House in Hogwarts Legacy (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin)

Tom Bowen — Fri, 05 May 2023 10:31:16 GMT

Upon their arrival at the titular school of witchcraft and wizardry, one of the very first things that Hogwarts Legacy players will need to do is get sorted into a house. As fans of the franchise will already know, there are four possible options here, those being Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin.

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Open the Number Puzzle Doors in the Charms Classroom and Central Hall

Tom Bowen — Fri, 05 May 2023 08:16:16 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy features more than its fair share of puzzles, some of which require players to really use their brains. This is definitely the case with the many Arithmancy door puzzles that can be found around the iconic school of witchcraft and wizardry, with players needing to solve a basic algebraic equation or two in order to gain access to the chests inside.

How to Save in Hogwarts Legacy

Tom Bowen — Fri, 05 May 2023 07:15:16 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy is far from a short game, with its main story clocking in at around 25 hours and side content pushing that total up toward the 50-hour mark. With this in mind, figuring out how to save the game should be right at the top of most players' to-do lists, as very few people will be able to complete the main story in a single sitting.

What's the Max Level in Hogwarts Legacy?

Tom Bowen — Fri, 05 May 2023 06:16:16 GMT

As with most other open-world games with RPG mechanics, Hogwarts Legacy makes use of a leveling system. Players start the game at level one and will earn experience points as they defeat enemies and complete certain tasks. They'll level up after they reach a certain amount of XP, which will then lead to their character growing stronger.

How Long Does it Take to Beat Hogwarts Legacy?

Tom Bowen — Fri, 05 May 2023 05:15:16 GMT

As with many of the other great open-world games from the past few years, Hogwarts Legacy is packed full to the brim with content. For starters, just like the Harry Potter books and movies that inspired it, the game features a fantastic main story, though this is only a small part of what's on offer for players.

Hogwarts Legacy Update Adds Important Accessibility Feature

Raul Landaverde — Fri, 05 May 2023 01:49:09 GMT

A new update for Hogwarts Legacy adds an important accessibility feature that makes spider-infested areas more pleasant to explore. Despite the lack of a major story DLC for Hogwarts Legacy, Avalanche Software supports the highly successful fantasy adventure game with post-launch updates.

Big Hogwarts Legacy Update Could Finally Fix Annoying PS5 Bug

Dalton Cooper — Thu, 04 May 2023 19:47:34 GMT

It seems that the next big Hogwarts Legacy update will finally fix a bug that's been plaguing the PlayStation 5 version of the game since launch. While no story DLC or anything like that has been announced for the game yet, developer Avalanche Software has supported Hogwarts Legacy since launch with updates that have aimed to address some of the game's lingering technical problems and other bugs.

New Hogwarts Legacy DLC is Coming This Week Via Twitch Drops

Dalton Cooper — Thu, 04 May 2023 16:16:02 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy is getting brand-new cosmetic DLC this week, just in time for the release of the game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Hogwarts Legacy has not announced any plans to release story DLC or an expansion pack, but it has released new cosmetics for Hogwarts students to add to their wardrobe.