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The dust has finally begun to settle around the recentHogwarts Legacy, with the title holding a fairly positive overall reputation among players. With many fans now having exhausted what the release has to offer, eyes are already starting to turn towards a potential sequel that could build upon the experience of its predecessor.
While there is a clear demand for a sequel toHogwarts Legacy, the game would have quite a tough time at creating a unique experience while still hitting the same gameplay beats that the first release did. Thankfully, there are many negative aspects ofHogwarts Legacythat could easily be rectified in a sequel, and the accessibility of core features like broom travel would need to be bolstered in any future projects.
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Instant Broom Travel Access Would Be Perfect For a Hogwarts Legacy Sequel
A lot of fans were rightfully overwhelmed with the level of detail andexploration that was present inHogwarts Legacy, with the title producing the largest gaming portrayal of the famous wizarding school that has ever been seen. With a huge range of puzzles and secrets for players to engage in, adventuring in and around Hogwarts itself is one of the most fascinating aspects of the release. In all,Hogwarts Legacyallows players to travel to the following locations:
Prior to release, many fans were most excited at the prospect of flying around Hogwarts' exterior with the franchise’s iconic broom travel, and were dissapointed to discover that this feature is locked for the earlier portions of the game’s story. To unlock this method of travel, players need toprogress throughHogwarts Legacy’s main storylineuntil they complete the “Flying Class” mission, which can take hours even for players who completely ignore side content and stick to the core narrative.
Broom Travel is a Weak Link That a Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Should Target
The absence of earlier access to broom travel serves to dampen the initial wonder ofHogwarts Legacy’s stunning game world, making players wait until they are more numb to their surroundings before allowing them to experience it with more cinematic freedom. This also speaks to a larger problem with broom-related mechanics inHogwarts Legacy, with the game sadly choosing not to include Quidditch as a playable sport.
A futureHogwarts Legacyproject will have to work extremely hard to craft its own identity, and the broom mechanic is a key feature that could be given a new lease of life for a sequel. Crucially, a newHogwarts Legacyshould give players access to broom flight from the very outset, perhaps being necessitated by a larger open world. This could of course also play into aHogwarts Legacysequel having a heavy focus on playable Quidditch, and allowing players to master broom mechanics from the start of the game would ultimately be for the best.
Many are also assuming that aHogwarts Legacysequel will have to move further away from the school itself, given how extensively it featured in the original title. With the school still being likely to feature to some degree, an increased focus on brooms as a way to travel between extensive new locations will be a very important step for the next project. This could also bring about a more detailed broom upgrade system in aLegacysequel, making brooms just as important as a player’s wand in navigating the magical world. The late introduction of brooms inHogwarts Legacyleft a poor mark on an otherwise great release, and a sequel to the title needs to introduce the feature from the outset and give players real purpose behind the mode of travel.
