Will JK Rowling make money from Hogwarts Legacy? All you need to know
Ever since its official announcement, Hogwarts Legacy has been mired in controversies stemming from the creator of its IP and her problematic stance on trans issues. With the release of the game's early access period, the conversations surrounding Rowling's involvement and whether she will make a financial profit from the title have once again come back into the fray.
Hogwarts Legacy is set in the popular wizarding world of the iconic Potterverse, a century before the original Harry Potter saga. Players will step into the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as freshly-admitted fifth-year students. They will sharpen their magical skills by attending classes on various subjects, exploring the castle and its surroundings, and skirmishing against foes.
Given her position as the author of the IP, Rowling is sure to receive royalties and make a financial profit from the wizarding world RPG.
However, the developers have tried to distance their creation from the harmful transphobic views of Rowling and the controversies stemming from it.
Hogwarts Legacy's character creation option at the beginning of the game allows players to create a transgender protagonist in an attempt to be more inclusive. The title also features Sirona Ryan, the first transgender character of the Harry Potter franchise.
The official FAQ on the game's website states that Rowling has not been involved in the title's development. However, it adds that "her extraordinary body of writing is the foundation of all projects in the Wizarding World."
The FAQ further clarifies that Hogwarts Legacy's narrative is not a new story from Rowling. Instead, the developers have "collaborated closely with her team on all aspects of the game to ensure it remains in line with the
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