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Great news for PC gamers. The immersive, open-world action RPG, Hogwarts Legacy, is currently free on the Epic Games Store. This is a massive opportunity for fans of the Wizarding World. However, you must act fast. This offer is only available until December 18th.
Your Journey to Hogwarts
Set in the late 1800s, Hogwarts Legacy allows players to step into the role of a fifth-year student. This custom character holds the key to an ancient secret. You start by creating your character. Then, you get sorted into one of the four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin.
Once sorted, you will attend classes and forge relationships with unique companions. The game features a meticulously detailed open world. You can explore Hogwarts Castle, Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest, and the surrounding Scottish Highlands. Furthermore, traversal is exciting. You can travel on foot, fly by broomstick, or use Floo Flames for fast travel.
Mastering Magic & Combat
The gameplay allows you to truly master magic. Players learn and upgrade a wide variety of spells. Additionally, you can brew potions, grow magical plants, and tame fantastic beasts. The combat system is a major highlight. It is fast-paced and requires the strategic use of different spells and combos to develop a personalised style.
The narrative involves a serious conflict. You will face a goblin leader named Ranrok and a dark wizard, Victor Rookwood. While some critics consider the main plot shallow, the companion quest lines offer depth. Specifically, Sebastian Sallow’s storyline is a narrative highlight. It offers compelling personal stories and moral choices, including the option to learn the “Unforgivable Curses”.
Critical Success & Availability of Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy has been a critical and commercial success. It is praised heavily for its immersive atmosphere and for fulfilling the “Harry Potter” fan fantasy. Although there are some criticisms regarding open-world design and repetitive enemy types, the experience remains highly rated.
The game is widely available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. However, the current free promotion is exclusive to the PC platform via the Epic Games Store.
