Step into the wizarding world as a fifth-year student harboring a mysterious gift: the rare ability to perceive and wield ancient magic. Hogwarts Legacy invites you to experience life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the 1800s, where an awakening power and a brewing goblin rebellion will test everything you've learned and everyone you've befriended.
Your Story at Hogwarts Begins
Unlike most students, you arrive at Hogwarts as a late bloomer, joining as a fifth year with much to learn and even more to discover. After the Sorting Hat places you in your chosen house—whether that's brave Gryffindor, loyal Hufflepuff, wise Ravenclaw, or ambitious Slytherin—you'll attend classes, forge friendships with fellow students, and gradually uncover why you alone can see traces of magic that others cannot. Your professors become mentors, your classmates become allies, and the castle itself becomes a character in your unfolding story.
A Sprawling Wizarding World
- Hogwarts Castle
- Every corridor, dungeon, and tower of the legendary school awaits your exploration. Discover secret passages, solve intricate puzzles hidden within the castle walls, and stumble upon rooms that reveal themselves only to those curious enough to seek them out. The castle feels genuinely alive, with its moving staircases, enchanted portraits, and mysteries tucked into forgotten corners.
- The Scottish Highlands
- Beyond Hogwarts lies a vast open world spanning enchanted forests, coastal regions, and swamplands. Visit the shops and taverns of Hogsmeade village, venture into the Forbidden Forest where magical creatures roam, and explore wizard hamlets dotting the countryside. Travel on foot, soar on your broomstick, or mount a Hippogriff to take in sweeping views of this meticulously crafted landscape.
Master the Magical Arts
Your education extends far beyond textbook learning. Attend classes to learn spells ranging from basic charms to powerful combat magic, then practice combining them in the dueling club. Brew potions that provide tactical advantages in battle or help you access previously unreachable areas. Cultivate magical plants in herbology and learn to care for fantastic beasts you rescue from poachers. The Room of Requirement becomes your personal sanctuary, customizable with furnishings and equipment that support your chosen magical pursuits.
Combat That Rewards Creativity
Face Dark wizards, corrupted creatures, and goblin insurgents using a combat system that encourages experimentation. Dozens of spells across damage and control categories can be combined in creative sequences—levitate an enemy, ignite them with fire, then slam them into their allies. Block incoming attacks, dodge when shields won't help, and develop your own dueling style as you progress through increasingly challenging encounters. The talent system lets you specialize in particular magical disciplines, shaping how you approach every battle.
Forge Your Own Path
The choices you make ripple through your Hogwarts experience. Build relationships with companions like the brave Natsai Onai, the beast-loving Poppy Sweeting, or the morally complex Sebastian Sallow, each offering their own quests and perspectives. Some paths lead toward understanding forbidden magic, while others focus on protecting the innocent. With an ancient power awakening within you and dark forces gathering, the legacy you leave behind will be entirely your own to write.
