Hogwarts Legacy is an action role-playing game set in the wizarding world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. The game is set in the late 1800s, before the events of the original Harry Potter series, and players take on the role of a newly-enrolled student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The gameplay revolves around players’ experiences at the school as players choose their own house, attend classes and learn spells, discover hidden secrets and face dangerous creatures, and explore the vast and magical world of the wizarding community. The game features an open-world structure, allowing players to explore and interact with various locations in and around the school, including Hogsmeade village, Forbidden Forest and more. Some of the locations from the books are visualized for the first time in this game.
Combat is fast-paced and based around casting and combining different spells, and players have the ability to choose their playstyle and upgrade their skills. There is a variety of spells, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, and they are used in different ways to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles. The combat system aims to be intuitive and accessible, with players able to quickly cast and dodge incoming attacks. There is a deep upgrade system to improve spells and characters over time, making them more powerful and effective in combat. Additionally, various magical artifacts can be equipped and unlocked, such as wands and robes, to give them an extra edge in battles.
There are also various mini-games, crafting and customization options, allowing players to create their own unique character and equipment. Through the character creation system players can customize their appearance, including the option to choose their own gender. Furthermore, the game offers a dynamic day-night cycle and weather system.
The PS5 version of Hogwarts Legacy was launched alongside the Xbox Series and Windows version, but contains additional content exclusive to the platform.
In an exclusive Haunted Hogsmeade quest the player gets to investigate a run-down shop Cassandra Mason wants to sell. Once the quest it is completed the player has access to the shop to sell items and gear, and receives a Shopkeeper cosmetic set. This quest was later added to the other platforms via a free update.
In addition pre-orders of the PlayStation 5 version add Felix Felicis potion recipe, also known as “liquid luck.” It reveals gear chests on the mini-map for one in-game day.
