Is Harry Potter’s Millionaire Author J.K. Rowling Involved in Developing Hogwarts Legacy?

Published 01/24/2022, 9:53 AM EST

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The developer Avalanche Software is all set to release the upcoming game Hogwarts Legacy this year and fans are already excited. Due to the game’s massive increasing popularity, fans have been coming up with their own rumors and speculation. Fans have been wondering whether there is any involvement of the author of this iconic magical world, J.K Rowling, in the development of this game? Moreover, will this game feature a brand-new story from the legendary author?

The answer is that the author isn’t directly involved in the making of this game, but the universe in the game is based off her work in the original Harry Potter series. Moreover, the upcoming game is not going to feature a new story from the author.

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Responding to the increasing news and speculations about the upcoming game, the devs launched an official website which features a Frequently Asked Questions section. This section answers many of the fan’s questions related to the game, like the release dates, platforms support, and a lot more. Fans are requested to go through this website to know more about this open-world, action role-playing video game.

J.K Rowling’s involvement in Hogwarts Legacy and more

The devs’ confirmation regarding J.K Rowling’s involvement in the game has answered some of the fan’s questions. Regarding the game’s release, they only mentioned that the game will be released this year, in 2022, not giving any specific details.

Addressing the platform support query, it reads, “Hogwarts Legacy will be available for PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStation4 Pro, the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox Series X and Xbox One X, and PC.”

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Interestingly, they also revealed that players will be able to choose thier Hogwarts houses in the beginning of the game.

The entire gaming community is looking forward to experiencing this game. It’s likely that Avalanche Software will release more details about this game in the coming few weeks, including the game’s exact release date.

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Which house will you choose, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin? Let us know in the comments.

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Swetabh Shekhar is an eSports author at EssentiallySports and holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication. He has been playing video games since his childhood days and has witnessed the evolution of the gaming industry. GTA, Assassins Creed, Call of Duty, and The Walking Dead are some of his all-time favorites.
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