Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software have revealed extensive new gameplay for the highly anticipated Hogwarts Legacy. The fresh video showcases the rich possibilities players will explore, from flying on a broom beyond the castle walls to facing dark arts threats and personalizing the Room of Requirement.
In the early portions of the game, a Hogwarts student from the late 19th century climbs onto a broom and soars low across the open world. The journey takes players over the Scottish Highlands, where a village visit opens opportunities to meet a diverse cast of witches and wizards and engage in various quests. Later, players ride an onyx hippogriff, a special pre-order variant, to traverse landscapes as winter settles in and snow blankets the ground.
The combat sequence offers a close look at prowess in the Dark Arts. Dressed in a Dark Arts cosmetic set, the player threads through the Forbidden Forest before advancing to a battlefield behind the Thestral and unleashes a powerful spell with precision timing to turn the tide of battle. The action unfolds in a fluid, cinematic moment that highlights strategic spellwork and quick decision making.
The Room of Requirement receives a detailed demonstration. The video confirms that the space is fully customizable, allowing players to rearrange its architecture by summoning objects. Invitations can be obtained from Tomes and Scrolls in Hogsmeade or earned as rewards for completed activities throughout the game. Additional items such as plant pots and potion stations can also be personalized, enhancing both aesthetics and practicality.
Another notable feature centers on magical creature care. Viewers glimpse a nursery that houses creatures like a graphorn, a fiery burner, a kneazle, and a mooncalf. Nurturing these animals rewards players with magical materials used to refine equipment. The creatures can be named individually and interacted with, adding a layer of companionship and long-term engagement throughout the adventure.
Warner Bros. Games, published under the Portkey Games label, presents Hogwarts Legacy as an immersive open-world role-playing experience set within the beloved Wizarding World of the 19th century. Players take on the role of a fifth-year student and embark on a journey through both new locales and familiar settings. The game invites exploration of magical creatures, potion brewing, spell mastery, and skill development to shape the witch or wizard the player envisions. The title released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with worldwide availability; subsequent platform releases followed for other systems, expanding accessibility and continuing to enrich the magical ecosystem for fans and new players alike. [Source: Warner Bros. Games]