

There's no right or wrong answer on what to do here. Rowling is intrinsically tied to the universe, the world of Harry Potter and its influence is so much bigger than her. The Harry Potter IP is ostensibly hers and it was licensed in partnership with Warner Bros., so it's almost certain that she'll make some royalties from the game if she wasn't paid upfront to begin with.Īt the end of the day, it's your decision where you put your money.

That doesn't mean she won't make money off of it, though. However, her extraordinary body of writing is the foundation of all projects in the Wizarding World.

Rowling is not directly involved in creating the game. Rowling was attached to the project in any way. When Hogwarts Legacy was announced, many wondered whether J.K. It's an evolving conversation in the community. Because of this, many fans of Harry Potter distanced themselves from the series and go out of their way to buy Harry Potter-themed items that don't support her or line her wallets. Rowling has been spewing transphobic comments online for several months now, going so far as to write an entire book that's based on a harmful - and flat-out wrong - transphobic stereotype. Players will also be able to customize their own area in the Room of Requirement. "Players will also encounter missions and scenarios that will challenge their morality and determine what they stand for," it reads.įrom the first trailer, it also looks like there will be some puzzle-solving involved in our quests. According to Warner Bros., here are just a few of the things players will be able to do:Īccording to a report from Bloomberg, the character creator will allow players to choose masculine or feminine voices regardless of body type, and whether they want to be a "witch" or "wizard," affecting the dorm they're placed in.Īn FAQ appears to hint at dialogue choices in the game, or at least choices to be made regarding certain missions. During its own State of Play showcase, nearly 15 minutes of Hogwarts Legacy gameplay debuted, demonstrating how players will wield magic and explore the world.
