Set in the late 1800s, players will explore an open world starting at Hogwarts.
Two years later,Hogwarts Legacygets an official unveiling.
The new game is set at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the late 1800s.
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Locations outside of Hogwarts are also available in this story; Hogsmeade Village and the Forbidden Forest are confirmed.
Word of the game arrives at a time whenHarry Potterauthor J.K. Rowlingremains under scrutinyfor transphobic remarks shecontinues to make.
This is not a new story from J.K.
The console will then hit the rest of the world on Nov. 19.
The PS5 Digital Edition will have the same rollout but retail for $399.99.
This article was updated with Warner Bros. Games' statement on J.K. Rowling’s lack of involvement.
