The school itself will look much the same as you remember it from the Harry Potter novels and films, but all the characters are new. There are other locations in Hogwarts Legacyas well, but the vast majority of the game is set in and around the castle. Hogwarts Legacy takes place in 1890 at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. We won't insult your intelligence with a bolded 'Spoiler Warning' message. So, obviously, if you want to go into the game fresh, stop reading here. In this article we'll go through everything we know so far about the overarching plot of the game, the setting, and the characters. They've told us about the mounts, spells, potions, monsters, and now, even the story of Hogwarts Legacy! And in preparation for the launch, Portkey Games have been sharing a ton of info to get Harry Potter fans hyped for the new RPG. Hogwarts Legacy will be released soon, well, at least for PC and current-gen consoles ( PS4, Xbox One, and Switch users will need to wait a little longer). This is the story of Hogwarts Legacy! And pictured above, the heroes and villains of the piece. We've provided an overview of the setting, the plot, and the main characters below.

Hogwarts Legacy is set in the world of Harry Potter, but the story has nothing to do with either He Who Shall Not Be Named or the Boy Who Lived.

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