Harry Potter RPG, Hogwarts Legacy has been delayed into 2022, in order to give “the game the time it needs”.
In a statement on Twitter, a spokesperson explained: “We would like to thank fans from around the world on the tremendous reaction to the announcement of Hogwarts Legacy from our Portkey Games label. Creating the best possible experience for all of the Wizarding World and gaming fans is paramount to us so we are giving the game the time it needs. Hogwarts Legacy will be released in 2022.”
— Hogwarts Legacy (@HogwartsLegacy) January 13, 2021
The open world action-RPG set in the world of Harry Potter during the late 1800s was announced at last year’s September PS5 event, with a reveal trailer ending on a 2021 release window.
That teaser showed off custom characters in the Hogwarts environs, teasing magic lessons, Quidditch, potion brewing, the Sorting Hat ceremony and more.
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Developed by Portkey Games (WB Game’s Harry Potter game division) and Avalanche Software (Disney Infinity), the game is aiming for release on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
We’ve speculated previously on how the game could fit into the existing Harry Potter timeline, and recapped a number of rumoured and leaked details.
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