Last year, Hogwarts Legacy became a critical and commercial success for its developers and the larger Harry Potter franchise. Due to the game’s triumph, Warner Brothers has already announced their plans to develop a sequel for this classic game. In addition, this sequel will tie into the upcoming MAX reboot of the original books, an equally distant project from the Wizarding World. Here is a breakdown of the forthcoming Hogwarts Legacy sequel and its connection to the controversial Harry Potter reboot.
Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Confirmed
According to GameSpot, Warner Brothers confirmed they will develop a Hogwarts Legacy sequel, continuing their critical and commercial success saga from 2023. WB Games’ president, David Haddad, said they wanted to create an authentic experience for young and old fans. He also hoped the upcoming game would further explore the world many gamers became attached to. Last year’s Hogwarts Legacy was one of the most successful RPGs released, rivaling even Baldur’s Gate III’s acclaim. The story follows a student trying to uncover a conspiracy beneath the school. The game was developed under the new “Portkey Games” label and by Avalanche Software, a company specializing in licensed games like Disney Infinity and several Pixar games.
A Hogwarts Legacy sequel has tremendous potential. The original game overcame the controversy surrounding its release to become one of the year’s best-selling games. As such, it’s no surprise that WB would be so quick to greenlight a sequel bringing gamers back to the Wizarding World. Finally, given that the first game was officially announced three years before its release, it will be long before fans get a proper update on the Hogwarts Legacy sequel.
The Upcoming MAX Show
From the same announcement, Haddad and the developers confirmed that this upcoming Hogwarts Legacy sequel will likely tie into the upcoming reboot series on MAX. Given that neither the series nor the sequel has much confirmed about them, how this crossover will manifest remains to be seen. One problem is that the game is set a whole century before the main Harry Potter books.
The announcement immediately proved controversial, given that many viewed the original films as a perfectly functional adaptation of the books. In contrast, others are tired of the Harry Potter IP for various reasons. While the series has been in the works for a while, it’s still years away, and no teaser has been released. This is further complicated because the game is heavily implied to be canon to the films.
MAX is no stranger to epic fantasy book adaptations with the game-changing Game of Thrones and His Dark Materials, so they have the experience to make a series like this. Given the scale of such a production, it would give the Hogwarts Legacy sequel many routes and storylines for players to explore.
The Future of Harry Potter
The Harry Potter franchise has recently declined from its once-monolithic popularity. Back in the day, the franchise inspired many well-received licensed games. What was once a series that got kids to read has gone under greater scrutiny. Many former fans have called out the world’s more problematic/poorly-aged elements, while JK Rowling’s political views have been strongly criticized and ruined goodwill towards the series.
Furthermore, the Fantastic Beasts saga turned out to be a failure. Despite its planned five-film run, it was canceled after only three, ending on a cliffhanger, due to poor reviews and ratings. Even longtime fans considered the films to be unnecessary. Fortunately for the franchise, the Hogwarts Legacy sequel might revitalize interest in the series and ensure it maintains its place in the pantheon of fantasy sagas.
Conclusion
To summarize this news, the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy sequel was inevitable, given the original game’s success. Furthermore, it could provide a strong foundation for the upcoming MAX series and set itself apart from the films.
Since the first book was released, Harry Potter has been a blockbuster franchise for children and adults alike. While not much is known about either upcoming project, it’s safe to say the Wizarding World is on track to making a strong comeback to our consoles and screens.
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