How Open World is Hogwarts Legacy?

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If you’re an avid fan of open-world games and love Harry Potter, then it is safe to say that you’ll definitely like what Hogwarts Legacy has to offer. With time ticking down before it is finally released, people looking forward to experiencing the wizardry in it are brimmed with a myriad of questions. One such question is how open-world is Hogwarts Legacy?

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Dive in as we tell you what the devs have to say about it as well as feed you our opinion based on the gameplay that has been released for it. So without wasting any more time, let’s get right into it.

Is Hogwarts Legacy Open World?

Many people have wondered if the Harry Potter-inspired title would be an action-adventure game rather than an open-world one. However, the devs have confirmed that the game would be an open-word game with players being given the freedom to go wherever they want:

As far as the question is concerned about how open-world the game would be, you’ll be able to explore its vast map on your Broomstick or on a Fantastic Beast. The game director, Alan Tew, has also confirmed that you’ll be able to traverse beyond the Black Lake, Forbidden Forest, and even Hogsmeade.

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You’ll also be able to explore the castle fully in the game, and other than that, there will also be familiar locations from the Harry Potter franchises, which you’ll be able to visit. The devs have also released a gameplay video that shows the vivid map they’ve designed, as well as demonstrating the exploration that you can expect from the game.

That sums up our article on Hogwarts Legacy for today! We hope we were able to successfully answer your query and quench your thirst for this wonderful game. You can also check out our similar guides on the much-anticipated title by simply going into our Guides tab.

Is Hogwarts Legacy Open World FAQs

How many hours is Hogwarts Legacy?

It will take around 40 hours to complete the main story. Finishing significant side quests, however, will increase completion time to 70+ hours.

Can you explore all of Hogwarts in Hogwarts Legacy?

Yes, the entire castle will be explorable as will its grounds.

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