Players finally got a look at Hogwarts Legacy and the world it is going to bring in the recently concluded dedicated State of Play event. The over 14 minute PS5 gameplay brought a fresh in-depth look at the upcoming RPG and showcased the game's mechanics, Hogwarts and the wizarding world.
Fans were disappointed to not find any mention of Hogwarts Legacy in the earlier PlayStation March State of Play. It was soon announced that Avalanche and Warner Bros. were partnering with PlayStation to bring a fresh look at the gameplay of the title in it's own State of Play.
The official blurb for the event went as following:
The trailer began with the player avatar casting lumos and looking at Hogwarts. It quickly then showed a number of magical beasts before going into a detailed look at the castle and its inside. Players will be able to create their own witch and wizard after which they will be sorted into one of the four Houses.
This will be followed by meeting other NPCs in their common room and then attending various classes as the new fifth year student. Given that it is an RPG, players will likely be able to engage with NPCs in dialogs. The trailer quickly features a number of professors, with an exciting dueling scene.
The developers assured that the castle will be filled with various puzzles that players can figure out and solve. Hogwarts will also have both familiar and new locations for them to explore as they look into rumors of a goblin rebellion.
The State of Play also gave an intricate look at the mechanics of casting spells and dueling in the open world of Hogwarts Legacy. Players will have a number of spells in their arsenal to utilize as they battle or deal with obstacles. Players will also need to habituate themselves
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