During this evening’s State of Play we got to take an in-depth look at Hogwarts Legacythe new game based on the universe of Harry Potter and developed in the studios of Warner Bros Games. The title has shown itself long and wide so let’s go in order and see all the news that we have had the opportunity to appreciate during the conference.
Hogwarts Legacy: here are all the news of the State of Play
Among the first gameplay elements confirmed during this new extended trailer we find the possibility of create our playable character from scratcha component of the title that had been confirmed previously, but which has now shown itself briefly in action, through a quick overview of the customization of the PG.
Right after that we got to enjoy a taste of what Hogwarts Legacy has in store for us from a narrative standpoint. The game, set in800will follow the events of a young student of the school, who will be involved in events that will lead him to face various threats, from magical beasts to political intrigues.
Of course, being students, we will also have to attend classes, although it is unclear how this will exactly interface with game progression and how we should get to class. It is likely that these moments will be related to the progress of the main plot.
We will certainly have the freedom to explore the castle far and wide, since Hogwarts presents itself full of secret passages, puzzles and other iconic places that will not fail to snatch a smile from the fans. Exploration seems particularly related to knowing a few key spells, which will likely unlock new possibilities once learned.
The combat system
According to what is shown during the live broadcast, the main enemies that we will face during the game will be goblins and dark wizards, who appear to have established an alliance for unknown reasons. To defend ourselves against this threat, however, we will have various means at our disposal.
In fact, they appear in our arsenal bursting spells, including some capable of stunning or using part of their surroundings as a weapon. It will also be possible to deflect some types of attacks, in such a way as to carry out a real counterattack by punishing our opponent with extreme effectiveness.
In addition to this, the character progression it will be marked by the acquisition of certain skills that will directly impact the way we face the clashes of the game. In fact, we will find the most direct offensive skills, but also skill who wink at a stealth and more reasoned approach. There will also be the possibility of synthesizing potions of enhancement.
Finally, we will even be able to use some magical creatures to our advantage, such as carnivorous plants that can distract enemies, or howls of the mandrakes to stun them for a certain period of time. Finally, since the game world will extend far beyond the confines of the castle, we will be able to fly astride our broom, to travel more easily and quickly.
Comrades and Room of Requirements
As you would expect from a game set in a school, even in Hogwarts Legacy we will be able to make friends, and these companions they can help us in various ways during the game, teaching us some tricks of the trade. As if that weren’t enough, these characters will have their own questlines to follow to deepen our knowledge with them.
The way in which the Room of Requirementswhich apparently will be a real base of operations, where we will be able to carry out certain types of tasks such as growing certain types of plants and raising magical creatures in a special nursery.
The room will also be fully customizable to better adapt to the personality of his adventure. These were all the main innovations announced during this State of Play, which did not fail to tickle our palate. We just have to wait for more news about the game.