Why people are against buying Hogwarts Legacy, explained
There has been a raging debate growing around Hogwarts Legacy since the release trailer dropped in 2020. It has been further kicked into overdrive with the dedicated State of Play event for the game.
Players have been divided in their response towards the title, with both sides pitting their opinions on social media.
The debate has been fueled by the controversy surrounding Harry Potter's author for the last few years. J.K. Rowling's stance on trans issues and the protracted defense of her comments have made her unpopular among many.
Given the title is set in her IP's world, the conversation has expectedly steered towards whether to play it, given Rowling's involvement in the project.
In the beginning, it must be stated that Warner Bros. has tried to make it clear that J.K. Rowling has had no part to play in creating the new story that players will play in Hogwarts Legacy, although the title does have her blessing. The official statement goes as follows:
It further states:
The controversy surrounding Rowling is referring to her transphobic comments that became apparent with her tweet regarding Maya Forstater in 2019. She spoke out in support of Forstater, a researcher who had been fired for her views regarding biological s*x.
This stance came as an unexpected shock to many who considered the wizarding world of Harry Potter to be one that affirms diversity with love and acceptance. The replies under the tweet showcased numerous people being disappointed with the author's remarks, while a few others felt JKR was right in what she said.
Furthermore, her 2020 essay on the matter, titled "J.K. Rowling Writes about Her Reasons for Speaking out on Sex and Gender Issues," cemented her opinions regarding the issue and the movement. Her
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