Hogwarts Legacy is one of those games that is starting to feel like it might never come out – It was announced a long time ago and it’s been almost a year since the last major update from Avalanche Software and WB Games. It’s due to be released at some point in 2022 – but that’s quite a loose release window.

The Game Awards felt like a way out – a Lumos Spell in the foreboding darkness of the Forbidden Forest – but it doesn’t look like Hogwarts Legacy was destined to make an appearance. We do have some news though, despite that…

LATEST – Hogwarts Legacy will Release in 2022

According to Jason Kilar, the CEO of WarnerMedia has reiterated that both Hogwarts Legacy and Gotham Knights are going to release in 2022.

While we’re not ready to carve a date into stone, it’s promising to see someone so prominent fight back against the rumours.

New studios join development

We know this isn’t the news you want to hear, but it’s not a confirmed release date – you can check out everything we know about that below.

Hogwarts Legacy’s development team is expanding – Sumo Digital has announced that Red Kite Games and Sumo Nottingham are joining Avalanche Software and WB Games in developing Hogwarts Legacy.

” Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Now you can take control of the action and be at the centre of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover fantastic beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents, and become the wizard you want to be.”

Hogwarts Legacy Release Date

Hogwarts Legacy doesn’t currently have a confirmed release date. The initial trailer did use 2021 as a time window but this was moved to 2022 in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Developers Avalanche Studios have been fairly quiet on major details around the game. There have been very few updates or dev diaries produced since the reveal.

Hogwarts Legacy Trailer

There is still only the original reveal trailer available for you to watch. Beyond this we have seen nothing from the game. WB Games do have a presence at E3 2021 and could choose to bring more info and additional footage from the game and present it there.

WB Games actually have their own event planned for E3 2021 but this is dedicated to Back 4 Blood. As Sony have no presence at E3 it could be unlikely we see anything new, but only time will tell.

Is JK Rowling Involved With Hogwarts Legacy?

No, after the game was initially announced this was addressed. JK Rowling has no attachment to, or influence over the product. Due to the authors controversial beliefs surrounding transgender rights, it was an immediate concern for many fans.

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It has since been confirmed that the game will include and allow for transgender characters to be created. Avalanche have stated that trans rights are important to the fanbase and inclusivity is an important part of the game.

While this is great news, it unfortunately came in response to further allegations. This time aimed towards the, now former, Lead Designer Troy Leavitt who expressed controversial views on his YouTube channel.

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