Why are Valkyrae, HasanAbi, and more boycotting Hogwarts Legacy? The entire controversy explained

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With Hogwarts Legacy dropping today (February 10), many streamers and community members refused to play the game. Among the notable figures who have been vocal about boycotting the game have been Rachell "Valkyrae" and Hasan "HasanAbi."

Hogwarts Legacy was under the cosh even before its release. The primary reason for the ensuing embargo is J.K. Rowling. The author has been embroiled in controversy since 2020 when she made public comments that were widely perceived as transphobic. Rowling published a blog justifying her statements, which caused a further furor and divided the base.

Given that the game is based on Harry Potter lore, its existence has been under scrutiny by various parts of the community. However, Warner Bros. has explicitly distanced the project from Rowling. The studio clarified that the author wasn't involved in the game's development, but she owns the Harry Potter license and will benefit from sales.

HasanAbi runs an active commentary channel focused on pop culture and news. Despite not being a core gaming member, Hasan opined on the boycott of the game by a section of gamers. He said:

Speaking about the ensuing boycott imposed on the game by several users, HasanAbi stated:

He also took to his alternative Twitter account (private) to post about creating a fundraiser for the transgender community. However, it is unlikely that the streamer will get into the game. He stated:

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As far as the 100 Thieves co-owner is concerned, she asserted that she would not engage in the game since it is not "worth it." Valkyrae added:

She asserted that she doesn't want to ignore any part of her community:

She further stated that she has not gotten over what J.K. Rowling has said and feels that the game