Yesterday, PlayStation's State of Play centered on Hogwarts Legacy and finally put to bed a number of questions fans had about its gameplay. Indeed, this showcase offered Hogwarts Legacy's first official gameplay reveal with a lot to unpack, especially due to the fact that it is still scheduled for a release before the year's end this holiday season.
Hogwarts Legacy's spell-casting wand duels, Hogwarts house common rooms, and extracurricular activities were delved into. Following the 14-minute gameplay showcase, Avalanche Software developers shared a bit more insight on Hogwarts Legacy along with concept art. But that is not the only place fans can look to if they crave even more answers to their questions about Hogwarts Legacy. Fortunately, the game's website has been live since its announcement with an elementary FAQ that has now been updated to reflect questions fans may have since the showcase.
The website's FAQ addresses questions such as "Will players establish friendships in Hogwarts Legacy?" and "Can players choose their Hogwarts house in Hogwarts Legacy?" But one question in particular asks what many fans have been unsure about despite previous statements about whether Hogwarts Legacy would feature a multiplayer component. One FAQ questions directly asks "Does Hogwarts Legacy have online or co-op gameplay?" to which the answer is "Hogwarts Legacy is a single player experience and does not have online or co-op gameplay."
This may not come as a surprise if fans have kept up with the information that Avalanche has shared in the past, but another definitive answer is welcomed and appreciated. Now, fans will know precisely what to expect, at least for Hogwarts Legacy's launch. Other questions answered in the FAQ addressed features such as Hogwarts Legacy's customizable Room of Requirement, for example, which pertain more to the information that was showcased for fans at the State of Play.
Instead of multiplayer co-op where friends can roam around Hogwarts together, Hogwarts Legacy instead focuses on NPC companion relationships that appear to branch into their own quest paths. While it would have been a fun feature to duel other players online or engage in other activities with players from different Hogwarts houses, Hogwarts Legacy lets players visit Hogsmeade and roleplay as a witch or wizard in its ambitious open world with many features to satisfy them anyhow.
Hogwarts Legacy is currently scheduled to release in 2022's holiday season for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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