Hogwarts Legacy's Delay is a Little Suspicious

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Harry Potter fans have been lucky enough to enjoy a few great games from the franchise, allowing them to explore the hallways of Hogwarts and play Quidditch. The latest upcoming Wizarding World game, Hogwarts Legacy, promises to be the most immersive experience yet, and gamers will play as students beginning their fifth year at the famed magical castle. When they are not attending classes and making friends, players will also learn more about the Goblin Rebellion being led by Ranrok and Victor Rookwood.

Hogwarts Legacy was originally slated to release during 2022's holiday season, but a recent delay has pushed the game to 2023. According to Avalanche Software, developers need a little extra time to deliver the best experience possible. Delays are not bad if they give developers the space they need to do their best work, though Hogwarts Legacy's delay is suspicious, and it could spell bad news for the game.

5 Burning Questions We Still Have About Hogwarts Legacy

Avalanche Software is not a new player in the realm of video games, and for most of its history, it has made licensed games for Disney franchises. Past titles from the studio include Toy Story 3, Bolt, and games from Rugrats, Cars, Chicken Little, and the Disney Infinity series. Although these games have generally been met with positive reception, they are all games with a relatively small scope and are far smaller than what Hogwarts Legacy is purported to be. Consequently, the upcoming Harry Potter game will be something new for the studio, and while there is plenty that it can learn from its prior games, it will also be treading a lot of new ground.

Open-world games are notoriously difficult to develop, and even large, experienced studios have had trouble delivering