Hogwarts Legacy Needs to Delve Deep Into Houses and Dormitories

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Hogwarts Legacy is one of the most anticipated video game releases of 2022, with fans of theHarry Potter saga and the Wizarding World hoping there won't be delays before the holiday season. There is a lot of hype surrounding the event of exploring a fully open-world version of Hogwarts and its surroundings, which is something other Harry Potter games lacked. The fact that players can also fully customize their character and everything concerning their gameplay, such as upgrades and magical gear, also plays a big part in the allure of Hogwarts Legacy, making it a fully fleshed-out RPG experience.

Because the RPG elements are so prominent in this game, choosing one's House should be an important aspect that also bears consequences. For one, Hogwarts Legacy players will be able to visit the various dormitories of their respective Houses, although it's unclear whether choosing a specific House will rule out all other dormitories as accessible areas in Hogwarts. This is in-line with the exploration of Hogwarts the game is building upon, but Hogwarts Legacy has the unique opportunity of delving more into the lore of the Houses both for gameplay purposes and worldbuilding.

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Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw are often seen as «lesser» Houses compared to Gryffindor and Slytherin, but each has its own personality traits that a given wizard or witch should be the best fit for, as well as its own origin story and possible end-goal. As such, Hogwarts Legacy will likely offer a broader representation of the Houses that doesn't suffer from the unique protagonist syndrome Harry Potter movies and other video games naturally delve into.

Houses are an important part of the Wizarding World, and the fact