Hogwarts Legacy - a new game inspired by the famous Harry Potter book and movie series - is coming to the Switch later this year.
While Warner Bros., Avalanche and Portkey Games have already shown off the extensive gameplay reveal, and now they've released something a little bit different. This time around it's an ASMR video featuring some of the environments from the game - from the castle grounds to Hogsmeade.
"The rain is falling on a calm spring evening in Hogwarts Legacy - time to unwind with a quiet stroll through the castle grounds and beyond to Hogsmeade. Enjoy the sounds of the wizarding world."
The Hogwarts Legacy channel has also uploaded one other video since the initial gameplay reveals - featuring the development team talking about what to expect from this upcoming release, and how much it has drawn on the series' lore.
When Hogwarts Legacy does arrive in 'Holiday 2022' players can look forward to an experience free of microtransactions. The game won't have any online or co-op gameplay and is designed to be a single-player experience.
Will you be trying this game out on the Nintendo Switch when it is released later this year? Tell us in the comments.
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[source youtu.be, via gonintendo.com]
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Hogwarts Legacy does not exist in a vacuum. There are important discussions being had about the views and opinions held by the creator of the Harry Potter universe – views and opinions which we do not agree with.
Our goal is to create and foster a positive environment for people – all people – to discuss and celebrate video games, not to amplify ignorance or provide a forum for unconstructive arguments. As per our community rules, we do not accept any form of hate speech on our platform.
Nothing to do with the game, but I can’t wait for the new Harry Potter movie coming out. I really thought they were done with it.
an ASMR?
Weird but cool
This looks like it could be an incredible game! My xmas present is sorted. Almost glad BOTW2 is delayed now lol! Sounds like they have made a huge effort in respecting the Hogwarts world. But also make it new and refreshing by changing the timeline, to get away with extra things, they may not have been able to otherwise.
I will get it on the switch to, as its portable. I know performance wont be as good, but i'm never to bothered by that kind of thing. Portability for lesser graphics is a good trade off for me.
@Bailey5000 and what if it is a cloud version?
Can’t wait for Switch version if version is decent. Doubt it’s Cloud when it’s on Amazon. Cloud Switch games don’t appear in retailers that ship you physical games
I wonder when we'll see a video showing how the Switch version looks like, hopefully they got some tips from the studio that ported The Witcher or Doom.
I didn't know what larger issues were at play, now Nintendo Life is going to make me use Google to find out? 😮
Great video. Looking forward to the game, especially hearing it's all single player. I have only seen 2 of the movies, so not a Harry Potter fan, necessarily, but i love magic & high fantasy games, so hopefully this will be up my alley.
"You're welcome to state that you won't be buying the game for these reasons, but otherwise remain on topic of the game itself."
Hypothetically, if someone were to self-righteously declare that they're going to buy the game because they're a big fan of JKR and her outspoken defence of women's rights, would that also be allowed?
The real question is, how will this look on the Switch. That game is so good looking, I'm nervous what caveats come with the Switch version.
i am very dubious this game will ever play well on the switch due to hardware issues
Looking at this video, you'd better believe that I'm going to spend like 20% of my playtime doing the objectives and the rest just going on virtual tourism
@WeLiveInASociety Which movie?
As a big Harry Potter fan and I will definitely enjoy this game
I hope it runs okay on the Switch.
@Mariotag He is probably confused with the new Fantastic Beasts movies, which the third one just got into the cinema's.
Harry Potter is done. She has said this numerous times. There won't be another Harry Potter book nor film.
She doesn't need to do it for money either, since she is a billionaire.
There are much more interesting stories to write about now and make movies for. Like the rise of Voldemort, how he made and planted the horcruxes, etc. After Fantastic Beasts, that's another decennia worth of movies.
@Jeronan I would like to know what happened to Tom riddles nose lol
Im confused by Nintendo Lifes comment here in he comment section? What wider issues are there with the game?!
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I will not be buying and I will not encourage anyone of my friends and relatives to buy either. That’s all I have to say, thank you.
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@ThomasCasson Just google "J.K. Rowling controversy".
If it's not a cloud version this is day one for me
Oh hey thanks for the completely unnecessary reminder about JK and her having opinions, totally forgot until you blasted that all over there!
That said, still doubt this will run natively on the switch so I'm not bothering to pay attention to it for the inevitable cloud only switch news. If by some magic it is ported and done well I'd definitely be in.
Excited for this! Politics aside, I am a big fan of the Harry Potter series - the books and movies were a huge part of my childhood, and I have very fond memories of playing the first 4 Harry Potter games on PS1/PS2 when I was in primary school.
However, I think I’m going to wait for the Switch reviews to come out before I decide on which platform to play. I’m considering upgrading my PS4 to a PS5 in the summer (if I can get my hands on one, that is, that console is still rarer than a shiny legendary Pokemon these days), so if performance on Switch is poor, I’m going to go with a PS copy. Regardless, I have a feeling I’m going to adore this game!
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@NintenLifeHypocrisy All you have to do is read the ongoing articles about NoA's contractor allegations to see the deep UK-flavoured bubble the "hotter" topics and beats are filtered through.
The most I want to say is that the developers of this game deserve the money they get, because the "damage" that follows is as miniscule as one can imagine, contrary to pessimistic perspectives. They poured their passion into this game, and made something really worth visiting if you were a fan of the Wizarding World. That's why I am interested in buying this.
@jrt87 Yeah exactly. My video games have always been apolitical in both the themes and how they were made. It's terrible I have to hear about the political stuff now. I just want things to non-politically stay the same so, I can carry on enjoying them.
You enjoy your day too, man.
Will def check this out, I love Rowling's work.
I’m just curious to see how this thing runs. It’s definitely native given it’s selling on Amazon and Target. If it’s decently optimized and actually good I’ll snag a pre-owned copy.
@Mariotag Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
I will play it . Most like not in a switch.
I really wish they'd give us in game footage of the switch version running. They've shown other consoles running, why not switch? Makes me worried about this port if they are reluctant to show it in action. I loved the Harry Potter games as a kid and this is the first one in over ten years for consoles and I really really really want it on switch but if it's a broken buggy mess on launch I won't be buying it. Prove me wrong.
The environment art is fantastic, loving the detail they've achieved and can't wait to go hands on with the game!
It irritates me that the watering can is flying around watering plants during a rainy night…
I don't have a PS5 yet, so it's definitely the Switch version for me regardless of performance. At least, that is until Monster Hunter 6 pulls me in. That or KH4/FFXVI, whichever one is enough of a must-have.
@Cleefuzz I'm guessing watering can enchantments aren't on a timer
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