If you are a fan of magical world of Harry Pottersurely you have already seen some demos on YouTube or TikTok of Hogwarts Legacythe new video game based on the work of JK Rowling.
This interactive game has generated a lot of anticipation for the ways in which it will expand into the world of Harry Potter. The main story takes place in the Wizarding World of 100 years ago, long before the Hogwarts adventures we all know.
“Hogwarts Legacy is filled with immersive magic, putting players at the center of their adventure to become the witch or wizard they choose to be,” Warner Bros. said in a game description.
However, the first reactions have not been for the gameplay of Hogwarts Legacy or its graphics, but because a transgender character appears in a preview of the game via GameRevolution.
Hogwarts Legacy and the first trans witch in Harry Potter
This NPC (non-playable character) be Sirona Ryan, the owner of the Three Broomsticks pub in the town of Hogsmeade. Ryan talks to the player when the player is on a mission with the goblin Lodgok. During the chat, Ryan mentions that he used to be a wizard, but now identifies as a witch.
It should be noted that the video game was developed without the participation of JK Rowling, who has earned the rejection of a wide range of fans of the wizard saga that he created for various transphobic comments. Of course, this is not to say that Rowling won’t collect royalties from the game.
“JK Rowling was not involved in the creation of the game, but as a creator of the wizarding world and one of the world’s best storytellers, her extraordinary body of writing is the foundation of all projects in the Wizarding World,” says developer Portkey Games. . “We have worked closely with her team on all aspects of the game to make sure it stays in line with the magical experiences fans expect.”
Hogwarts Legacy releases early on February 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S and PC. Consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be able to show it from April 4, while the Nintendo Switch until July 25.
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