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It’s not often that a developing studio shares a gameplay bug ahead of an anticipated title’s release. And that, too, when the game is none other than a highly awaited project like Hogwarts Legacy. However, Avalanche has a different take than the usual norms used by others. It just tried to show that to the fans as well.

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On Twitter, the Hogwarts Legacy developer recently posted a clip taken from the gameplay of the title in development. Surprisingly, the result that came out following its reveal was hilarious and also amazing, to say the least

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“Hilarious bug” reveal in Hogwarts Legacy lets Avalanche win over fans’ hearts!

Hogwarts Legacy has been one of the most ambitious and talked about games lately. As is already known, it’s being developed by Avalanche and published by Portkey Games label. The latter comes under Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

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As per the official description, so far, the upcoming game will feature an immersive open world. Its story is set in the 1800s wizarding world. Players will take on the role of a fresh student who’s just joined the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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Moreover, they will receive various sets of upgrades and skills as they make progress in Hogwarts Legacy.

While Avalanche is currently working on putting out the best game possible, it recently tried something most studios will be afraid to even think about. It shared gameplay footage from Hogwarts Legacy on Twitter, pointing out a bug.

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What’s shocking to see in the clip is a hilarious bug that the developer came across while preparing last week’s trailer. However, what happened next was even more unexpected and astonishing.

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Fans lauded Avalanche for showing this kind of transparency. Because, according to them, it means that the developing team is identifying various glitches while fixing them as well.

One user wrote: “it’s nice to see you guys point out your own flaws before fixing them, wish more games did this.”

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Hogwarts Legacy released during the Holiday season in late 2022. It will arrive for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PC, and also Nintendo Switch.

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What are your thoughts on the ‘bug video’ shared by the game’s developer? Do you think it’s a good or a bad thing from the perspective of the title’s launch itself?

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Mintu Tomar is a Senior Tennis Journalist at EssentiallySports, specializing in the WTA beat and Grand Slam coverage. With a journalism career spanning over 10 years across sports and entertainment media, he combines long‑term trend‑spotting with sharp match‑day analysis. At ES, Mintu’s work often blends on‑court breakdowns with behind‑the‑scenes context.

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