How much has JK Rowling contributed to Hogwarts Legacy? Relationship with game explored
Players are impatiently counting the days till Holiday 2022, when Hogwarts Legacy is slated to finally release. The wait for the game has been long, and fans have had to go for significant periods of time with no new information from the developers. For now, they are poring over each frame of the recently revealed gameplay trailer, discussing possibilities, and speculating story-bits.
The other side of the conversation regarding Hogwarts Legacy has been revolving around the principal author of the world it is based on. The controversies surrounding J.K. Rowling have long spilt into various media products that have adapted her stories.
Similarly, one of the burning questions for many has been how involved Rowling has been in the development of the upcoming wizarding RPG.
WB Games had anticipated the conversations surrounding Rowling's alleged transphobic stance to affect discussions about Hogwarts Legacy. The game was further embroiled in controversy when the project's lead designer had to quit for having earlier posted videos showcasing GamerGate sympathies.
The official website of the title states the following regarding the matter:
This is a much more nuanced and detailed response from what it was earlier, which was:
Once Rowling's problematic notions regarding one of society's most vulnerable communities became apparent, a number of erstwhile fans of her and her writing were shocked. For them, the world of Harry Potter signified a place of not only magic and wonder but also of love, diversity and acceptance.
For many, the author's remarks and the continuing defense of her opinions have snatched away the respite that that world offered. Thus, it is imperative for these players to learn how much Rowling is involved in the
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