There’s speculation on social media that Hogwarts Legacy development has been obstructed by Dementors, and may be delayed until 2023 on the PlayStation 5 and PS4. But publicly, Warner Bros continues to commit to a launch this year, with official Harry Potter website Wizarding World reiterating the release window in a recent blog post.
Now Warner Media bigwig Jason Kilar has shared the same sentiment. In a long Twitter thread focusing on his company’s quarterly results, he mentioned that his employer’s “strategy continues in 2022 […] delivering a full slate of highly anticipated games”. He attached images of both Gotham Knights and Hogwarts Legacy to his post.
Obviously, the publisher will continue to toe the corporate line until a delay is officially announced, so this confirmation doesn’t necessarily undermine any of the speculation revolving around the release. Whatever the case, we should get new footage and information about the game this year, after it spent the entirety of 2021 hidden in its Invisibility Cloak.
[source twitter.com]
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Not a fan of Harry Potter but interested in this game. If it comes out this year and it’s ready great if not I don’t mind waiting just as long as it’s playable. Getting sick of games releasing requiring updates to be playable.
Agree with the above. It’s probably my most anticipated game - but I want it to work. It comes when it comes
I agree, it's not really a direct confirmation, it can still be delayed.
Imo, it's best not to rush them and end up flopping the titles, just for the sake of launching them this year.
Both looked very good in the presented trailers, so the anticipations and expectations will be very high.
They should take the time to polish both right, and release them in 2023 if necessary, so we can play them bug free.
I'm confused. How could this be anyone's most anticipated game when we have literally zero game play footage or details about it.
Just because it's Harry Potter? Lmfao
@KundaliniRising333 You can Lyfao all you want, but yes, some people care that much about certain IPs, especially if they have grown up reading the books and watching the movies.
Because of 1 "credible insider", every media outlet was suddenly putting out articles saying it is getting delayed like it is a solid fact. All because they did not show much so far this year. Which was at time writing like 2-3 weeks. Lol
@naruball I guess you are right, when it comes to my favorite band I feel the same.
@KundaliniRising333 see?
@KundaliniRising333 Yes, but also about the concept of the game. All fans have imagined a game like this based on Harry Potter's universe for years, that's where the excitement comes from.
That, and if you played Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on PS1, it's been a long wait for a great Harry Potter game.
I'm not a 'fan' of Harry Potter myself but the Wizarding World and lore of the franchise is very interesting and as such, looking forward to this game.
I'm glad they are not making a Harry Potter game but a game centred around Hogwarts and Magic. We get to be our own 'student'...
They must be waiting for j k rowling to stop her insane rants on twitter and around the internet and hope to get fans back intime for 2023.
@Luna-Harmony insane rants ?
Hey I’m all-in unless the gameplay looks shoddy, lol. Bring it on!
For some reason this game just exudes quality. It'll be massive. Not a lot of games I would pre-order, only trust a handful of publishers, but if this one sucks I will absolutely eat my shorts. Quote me on that
@vapidwolf1
Yes just google it. She has gone on wild rants about all the harry potter characters are really gay. And can't stop ranting about transgendered people as well.
She's lost heaps of harry potter fans even harry potter had to come out the woodwork to condemn her.
I wish they could collaborate with Jeremy Soule. The score would've been magical 😍
@Luna-Harmony
This one is my favorite
Can’t wait. Really looking forward to this one!
Having a bigwig WB executive like Jason Kilar say it will release this year doesn't really confirms it will release this year. Now if someone (like the director or project manager) from Avalanche Software would have said it instead, that would be a different story.
Also, some might be hyping this game a bit too much (imagination going wild with what this game could be), which is never a good thing, especially since we haven't seen anything gameplay wise.
@Luna-Harmony she went on a rant saying all the characters she created are really gay ? Well she'd know i suppose
@vapidwolf1 🤣 sadly, the mere mention of her name is like chumming the waters for sharks. Even not mentioning her name… just the fact that it’s based on the world she created will do it.
I don’t think she has any involvement in this game anyway, does she? But I fear every article about this game will draw these kinds of disapproving comments.
Save it for Twitter yo.
Personally, I can’t wait to play it 😁
@BritneyfR_ee I have no opinion on other people playing it, but I won't be buying it, because buying anything using her IP ultimately means giving her money.
@vapidwolf1
I think the game will flop when it comes out.
All the harry potter fans are leaving because of her comments.
Removed - trolling/baiting; user is banned
I just want Bully, but in Hogwartz
I’m really looking forward to this game BUT I’m uncertain about it I watched a video of it on YouTube from Gamer’s Paradise and to me it looked like graphics from PS3 https://youtu.be/TU94YL6QrM8
Check it out yourself and reply !!
2022 is April 22 to March 23 - so perfectly reasonable to assume next year as a release
@theheadofabroom she has no involvement in it, so I doubt she'd get anything from it.
@MetalPhoenix83 that's because it is a ps2 game. Harry Potter isn't in Hogwarts. It's set 300 years or so before harry potter.
@CutchuSlow I highly doubt that they're able to use the Wizarding World IP without some sort of financial relationship, however direct or indirect. It's great that she "has no direct involvement" (which is the only line I've been about to find anywhere semi-official), but unless I see an official source saying that this game in no way benefits her financially, I'm not giving it a penny of my money - that's the only power we get under capitalism, so I'm going to exercise it.
@CutchuSlow Thanks for passing that info on… I don’t follow Harry Potter BUT Hogwarts Legend still looks like a fun game to play !
@BAMozzy me neither..but this game looks incredible and i'm hoping it lives up to expectations..i have to admit that even if this turns out to be a bit "meh" it will be the first time i've considered buying a game for the eye candy alone..
Day One purchase purely dependent on reviews this one for me. Given the free roam and magic elements, can imagine this could be buggy as hell.
@BritneyfR_ee I'm not that Interested in what she said to be honest ,something about a serial killing drag queen and men that have periods ,I dont like opening those cans of worms, be they male,female or anything in between types of worms,not on the Internet anyway ,far too many nutters.
@Luna-Harmony nah they won't leave anything ,they will voice fake anger on twitter and then go home plop on a ginger wig and sit down to watch chamber of secrets for the 100th time,truth of the matter is most people don't care ,they just have to say they do,its the law 😂
@Stocksy @BritneyfR_ee @BoldAndBrash @RenanKJ Same here guys, really excited to play Hogwarts Legacy!
I've been a fan of the series ever since I had to read the first book in 5th grade for a class assignment.
I love the Harry Potter books, and the movies are pretty good too. I’m reading the series with my six year old daughter, and we’re playing the Lego Harry Potter game - it’s great fun!
I can’t wait for this game, and more mature take on the universe. If there’s co-op, I’ll be super-happy!
@Luna-Harmony Yeah, Harry Potter is so damaged because of her comments that when they opened the new massive multi floored Harry Potter store in NY last year it was packed with people. Same with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando. In fact now every Universal Studios park has a Wizarding World including the new one in Beijing. Having the Wizarding World parks is one of the factors contributing to Universal Studios beating out Disney in Florida, even though the mob called for a boycott because JK gets a cut of every ticket sold. The reality is most people agree with her, like the most of the adult actors from the movies that have spoken about this, or dont care.
The non Twitter Harry Potter fans are doing just fine. This game is going to be a hit and she will make even more money from it. Sounds like a happy ending.
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