As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter series with the release of the HBO special, Overclockers UK has decided to give you a teaser on what fans can expect in the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy.
Return to Hogwarts
If you are anything like me, Harry Potter was such a fundamental part of my childhood. Reading the books, spending my Sunday afternoon watching the films, and anxiously waiting for my own letter to Hogwarts.
We can finally return to our beloved fantastical world in Hogwarts Legacy! In development by Portkey Games, this magical RPG will have players take control over a young wizard in the late 19th century. Before the era of Grindelwald, Dumbledore, and Voldemort – Hogwarts Legacy, is all about you and your journey to become a wizarding hero! Possessing the ability to perceive and master the craft of Ancient Magic, you must choose whether you will use your talent for good or for evil.
Get sorted and master your classes
A Harry Potter would be incomplete without taking part in some exciting magical classes. We expect our timetables to be full of Defence Against the Dark Arts, Potions, Herbology, Quidditch and much more!
From the trailers, we expect that all of our classes will prepare us to take on dragons, trolls and some other terrifying creatures. The game will have an action-based combat system, but it is yet to be confirmed how you will cast spells or defend yourself.
Magical Open World
Are you ready to experience the magical world of Hogwarts like never before? From the trailers, we can expect to see some form of open-world in Hogwarts Legacy.
However, it’s unclear if this open-world only includes Hogwarts and its grounds or if we can hop on a broom and ride to Hogsmeade or London – I for one, hope it’s the latter!
Can you imagine taking a quick trip to The Three Broomsticks for a Butter Beer in between classes? I should have been a wizard…
When can we expect it to be released?
If you can’t wait to get your hands on this magical RPG – fear not! You might not have long to wait.
Confirmed on the official Twitter page @HogwartsLegacy, the game is set to be released this year. Some rumours are suggesting March, but unfortunately, there is no official release date.
There is no information currently regarding official PC system specifications but the game is set to be available to play on XBOX, PlayStation and PC.
Our Top Choice of PC for Hogwarts Legacy
OcUK Firefly Enthuasist Gaming PC
With the official PC system specifications yet to be released, I’ve chosen the perfect PC packed with the latest gaming hardware for your return to Hogwarts. The Firefly Enthusiast has been expertly crafted for enthusiasts, with the Intel Core i7 11700KF CPU at its core. Harness this powerful multicore processor and enjoy blisteringly fast speeds and effortless multitasking, even in heavy-duty tasks. In addition to this, you will be ready for the open world graphics of Hogwarts Legacy with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. Take advantage of next-generation graphical prowess, such as Real-Time Ray Tracing and AI DLSS, to become truly immersed in the world of Hogwarts. What’s more, with flexible storage options available, such as a 1TB hard drive, you will ample storage space for Hogwarts Legacy, the rest of your gaming library, and all your creative projects.
The Firefly Enthusiast is available to purchase starting from £1,999.99.
| Case | Phanteks P400 Air Digital RGB Black Tower with glass side panel |
| Power Supply | 700W 80 Plus Bronze Rated PSU |
| CPU | Intel Core i7 11700KF Eight Core, Sixteen Thread CPU |
| Motherboard | B560 DDR4 Motherboard |
| Cooler | 240mm AIO Liquid Cooler |
| Memory | Up to 32GB 2666MHz DDR4 Dual Channel RAM Kit |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GPU |
| Primary SSD | 500GB M.2 SSD |
| Storage HDD | Seagate 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive |
| Audio | 7.1 High-Definition Audio |
| Operating System | Windows 11 64bit |
Are you as excited as I am?
I for one, cannot wait for Hogwarts Legacy! I’m ready to get sorted (#teamhufflepuff) and master all my favourite magical classes.
I’d love to hear your thoughts down in the comments below! Are you just as excited? What are you most looking forward to – being sorted, magical classes, fantastic beasts, or perhaps all of it?
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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