Ever since gameplay from Hogwarts Legacy was first leaked back in 2018, fans of the Harry Potter franchise were dying to hear more about the action RPG set in the Wizarding World. Details were sparse up until Sony's recent State of Play, which gave players an extended look at the world of Hogwarts Legacy. In an almost fifteen-minute long presentation, Hogwarts Legacy's combat, level system, setting, plot, and much more were discussed. Players were shown how magic looks and which fantastical creatures would be featured, giving the most extensive peek into the game so far.
Another aspect that featured was the addition of companion characters, who could be befriended within the halls of Hogwarts, and even taken along on quests outside the castle walls to lend players a hand. In addition to the three student characters that were introduced, the Hogwarts Legacy State of Play presentation also focused briefly on another brand-new character — Professor Eleazar Fig. While not much is currently known about the professor, it is clear he will play an important part in Hogwarts Legacy's story.
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Although many aspects of the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy game were revealed and expanded on during the recent State of Play, Professor Fig was one of the only characters to feature fairly prominently. This hints that he may have a more significant role in the game's narrative. The professor may mostly be a mystery at this point, with players unsure how long he's been a teacher at Hogwarts or even what subject he teaches, but the glimpses given of Professor Fig so far do point to a few facts.
He's undoubtedly a powerful wizard, as players can see him going toe to toe with the game's main goblin villain
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