New footage has finally been released of the open-world RPG set in the Harry Potter universe, Hogwarts Legacy, and it provides a comprehensive look at the vast world outside the walls of Hogwarts Castle. One of the most significant locations is Hogsmeade Village, an area featured heavily in both the books and Harry Potter movies. While it has been speculated that the shops in Hogsmeade may be explorable in Hogwarts Legacy, the latest gameplay indicates that its role will expand far beyond just shopping trips. Instead, Hogsmeade looks as though it will play an essential part in the overarching story of Hogwarts Legacy.
The iconic locations from the Harry Potter films and beyond.
Within the Harry Potter books, Hogsmeade is known as a rare example of an all-wizarding village, and Hogwarts students in the third year and above made frequent weekend trips into town to visit specialty shops and pubs. When Hogsmeade was first featured in the game's reveal trailer, many were quick to theorize that it could serve as a shopping hub for Hogwarts Legacy players alongside other well-known locations like Diagon Alley. Thanks to the State of Play trailer that's now been confirmed, but there's more to be found at Hogsmeade than just candy shops and butterbeer.
What Players Can Find At Hogwarts Legacy's Hogsmeade
The Harry Potter lore such as the Shrieking Shack will be absent.
Beyond that, though, there's also plenty of danger to be found at Hogsmeade. As noted in the latest Hogwarts Legacy trailer, dark wizards can be found and battled on the outskirts of the village. It was also strongly implied that the main antagonists of Hogwarts Legacy will stage an attack on the game's protagonist in Hogsmeade, judging by one of the conversations depicted in the gameplay presentation. How much of an impact this will have on the overall plot is yet to be determined. Still, it was made clear that the player character's story will expand significantly beyond the walls of Hogwarts Castle, especially given the impressive size of Hogwarts Legacy's map. Hogsmeade is bound to have at least some small part in that narrative.
Editor’s Note: Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling has been accused of transphobia by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Although not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling does stand to earn royalties from the game. We would like to reiterate our for trans rights and that trans identities are valid. services are listed below for trans people impacted by discussions of transphobia.
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