A new gameplay clip for Hogwarts Legacy shows off a closer look at the dragons in the upcoming role-playing title. Publisher WB Games unveiled Hogwarts Legacy gameplay earlier this month during a dedicated PlayStation State of Play broadcast. The stream showcased nearly 20 minutes of the adventure in action, with customization, combat, and classes taking center stage throughout much of the presentation.
Hogwarts Legacy entered the public consciousness in late 2020 following years of rumors and speculation about a new Harry Potter-branded interactive adventure. The title originally bore a 2021 launch window, which WB Games later pushed back to 2022. And the recent gameplay reveal makes it clear that Hogwarts Legacy remains on track for a full rollout this year. At the end of the preview a couple of weeks ago, viewers were treated to confirmation of Hogwarts Legacy's holiday 2022 launch, though Warner Bros. stopped short of sharing a specific due date. That hasn't stopped developer Avalanche Software from dropping new gems about the project every now and again, however.
Today, the official Twitter account for Hogwarts Legacy shared a post asking fans to decide whether magical beasts like dragons count as "friend or foe." Brief glimpses of gameplay footage accompanied the post, including one clip that shows a dragon lying on its side, presumably awaiting a friendly belly rub. Naturally, a number of the page's followers flocked to the replies to confirm that dragons, hippogriffs, and other fantastical creatures will be considered friends when the title hits shelves later in the year - especially if they're rideable mounts. Check out the full post below:
The above comes just days after Avalanche Software unleashed footage of a centaur gameplay glitch in Hogwarts Legacy, wherein the creature in question entered a combat encounter with its arms flailing and head spinning. Evidently, the studio plans to continue sharing bits and pieces of gameplay in the months leading up to the role-playing game's launch this holiday season.
Hogwarts Legacy isn't adapting a particular story from the established literature or film universes. Instead, developers crafted their own tale set in the 19th Century. The team has kept plenty under wraps about the player character, too, though it seems they bear a connection to Ancient Magic that most witches and wizards cannot tap into for some reason. Of course, many lingering questions about Hogwarts Legacy will begin to surface as the release date continues to draw near.
Hogwarts Legacy hits Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S this holiday season.
Source: Hogwarts Legacy/Twitter
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