Does JK Rowling profit from Hogwarts Legacy? Her involvement with story development and more explored
Since the release of Hogwarts Legacy's reveal trailer in 2020, the controversy surrounding the author of the beloved Harry Potter series has spilled onto discussions revolving around the wizarding RPG.
WB Games Avalanche has had to negotiate the ramifications of these controversies while attempting to mitigate such damage.
The team behind Hogwarts Legacy has repeatedly stated that J.K. Rowling is not directly involved with the production, direction of the title, or its narrative. They have specified that the game is merely based on the wizarding world and its lore, while the developers have attempted to chart new territories for players.
However, some players are still concerned about Rowling's involvement in making the title and what she stands to gain from it.
The reveal trailer for the game dropped after Rowling made her controversial opinion public in June 2020. Since then, anything remotely associated with the Harry Potter universe has become the subject of public scrutiny.
Rowling's infamous essay, tweets, recent interviews, and blog posts over the years have stirred the pot a few times. Since the initial revelation, the author has doubled down on her argument, seemingly bracing for a drawn-out public feud with the broader LGBTQIA+ community.
Her continued stance on these issues and the protracted defense of all such opinions have affected the world of Harry Potter and every other work based within it. This also includes WB Games Avalanche's upcoming wizarding title, Hogwarts Legacy.
The FAQ page for the game clarified the studio's stance to concerned audiences. Elaborating on J.K. Rowling's involvement in the game's development, the developers stated that this would be a new story rooted in the larger HP universe.
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