Summary
SinceHogwarts Legacywas such a massive success for theHarry PotterIP, it can be assumed that a sequel is likely already in the works. While nothing has been outright confirmed just yet, many rumors and leaks have suggested that Avalanche Software has already begun working on the next chapter of its story. And even though it will probably fulfillHarry Potterfans' dreams once more,Hogwarts Legacy’s sequel might want to tread a bit lightly when it comes to the greater franchise.
Due to the success ofHogwarts Legacyandthe upcomingHarry Potterreboot series, Warner Bros. may be interested in tying it closer to the source material. To do this, the eventual sequel might be filled to the brim with fan-service and notable characters. Although that may sound exciting for fans, too much fan service could also ruin the overall experience for many. One of the best parts ofHogwarts Legacywas that it was a brand-new tale within The Wizarding World, and forcing more direct ties to Harry’s journey could take away what made that so special.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 May Want to Avoid Ties to Harry Potter
Hogwarts Legacy Excelled By Being Its Own Thing
WhenHogwarts Legacywas first announced, some fans were a bit skeptical about the game’s direction. Instead of exploring the same time period astheHarry Potterfranchise, this game was going to take players back over a century before Harry walked the Earth. Because of that, the Hogwarts that players would get to explore was going to be filled with characters that had never been seen before, which meant they would not be able to truly live out their Wizarding World dreams. That all sounded extremely risky, but it ended up paying off immensely.
Hogwarts Legacydid end upgiving players the Hogwarts experiencethey have been craving since the very firstHarry Potter, albeit with brand-new characters. That disconnection from the greater franchise may have actually helped considerably. It was not tied down by anything J.K. Rowling had written before, and instead, Avalanche was able to tell its own story. There may have been some recognizable names, but for the most part, the game told a wholly original tale with brand-new lore that fans seemed to love.
DisconnectingHogwarts Legacyfrom theHarry Potterfranchise may have been the best thing for it, as it went on to deliver something completely new to fans and newcomers alike. Additionally, the game was able todistance itself from J.K. Rowling’s workas she became increasingly controversial over her comments about the transgender community. Although the game will never be able to fully escape that shadow, her lack of involvement helped prop it up a bit for some.
Tying Hogwarts Legacy to Harry Potter May Hurt The Series in the Long Run
Now thatHogwarts Legacywas a success, there is a chance that Warner Bros. will use it as a way to revive The Wizarding World franchise after thedisappointing results of theFantastic Beastsmovies. To accomplish that, the studio may have the series tie directly into the franchise more. Timeline-wise, the game does not have much further to go before players start encountering more familiar characters. And once those characters or events start appearing, Avalanche will no longer be able to tell its own original tales.
Fans may want to explore a Hogwarts filled with their favorite characters, butHogwarts Legacydoes not feel like the right place to do that. Avalanche showed that it knows how to tella great Wizarding World story, so it should be allowed to continue doing that. The next chapter should focus on expanding the original lore the studio injected into the world rather than retreading what fans have already seen.
That does not mean that there cannot be any fan-service, but it has to be limited and handled delicately. It cannot take over the main plot, as the focus should still be on an original tale, with major characters such as Dumbledore needing to be left out completely. Warner Bros. can always make a similar Hogwarts adventure filled with iconic figures, butHogwarts Legacyshould be left to continue doing its own thing.
Hogwarts Legacy
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Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. For the first time, experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it.Explore an Open WorldThe wizarding world awaits you. Freely roam Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest, and the surrounding Overland area.Be the Witch or Wizard You Want to beLearn spells, brew potions, grow plants, and tend to magical beasts along your journey. Get sorted into your house, forge relationships, and master skills to become the witch or wizard you want to be Experience a New Wizarding World AdventureExperience the wizarding world in an unexplored era to uncover a hidden truth from its past. Battle against trolls, Dark Wizards, goblins, and more as you face a dangerous villain threatening the fate of the wizarding world.
