"We're going to stay very focused on the game": WB Games official opines about the controversy surrounding Hogwarts Legacy and J.K. Rowling
The controversy surrounding Hogwarts Legacy and J.K. Rowling, the author of the IP the game is based on, has been going on for years. The argument about whether one should or should not play the Avalanche-developed title started right at the beginning with the release of the reveal trailer and has continued ever since.
A WB Games official recently commented on the matter and how they are trying to deal with the issue, albeit behind the scenes. However, a large section of Hogwarts Legacy's fan base is divided on whether they should or should not purchase the game and has argued over social media on how Rowling may benefit from it.
In an interview with Axios, David Haddad, the head of Warner Bros. Games, talked about numerous things related to the studios under the banner, games released in 2022, and the upcoming wizarding RPG. Referring to matters of controversy surrounding Rowling's problematic stance and Hogwarts Legacy, Haddad said:
Back in 2020, in a company Q&A, Haddad addressed employees' questions surrounding the same matter by stating:
In both cases, it is clear that WB Games is trying to steer the conversation and their title away from the controversy that has been raging surrounding Rowling's comments that many have found to be transphobic.
On the FAQ page of the Hogwarts Legacy website, on the topic of the game being a new story from Rowling, it is mentioned that:
It was earlier stated that the developers of Hogwarts Legacy have pushed to include trans-inclusive character creation. The developers were reportedly "uncomfortable with Rowling's position and rattled by the effects she has had on a game they've put a lot into" and wished to ensure that their gameworld reflected diversity and acceptance.
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