Is Hogwarts Legacy Canon?
All manner of Harry Potter fans will be excited to play Hogwarts Legacy, but is it all in the same timeline? Here is whether Hogwarts Legacy is canon.
Hogwarts Legacy has been a massive seller with plenty of console and PC gamers jumping into the Wizarding World game, with plenty more excited to play when the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch versions come out. However, a lot of players are surely wondering "is Hogwarts Legacy canon?". Let's get into this Hogwarts Legacy canon guide.
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Is Hogwarts Legacy Canon?
Yes, Hogwarts Legacy is canon to the rest of the Wizarding World which includes the Harry Potter storyline. Avalanche Software confirmed this as an answer to a question on the game's FAQ page.
To the question "Will Hogwarts Legacy adhere to Wizarding World lore?", the team replying on the official Hogwarts Legacy FAQ answers "Yes. While Hogwarts Legacy is not a direct adaptation of the books and films, [the] game is anchored in Wizarding World lore. Avalanche has created a unique gaming experience that is inspired by the magical universe created by J.K. Rowling, in which players will find new and unexpected locations, characters and story elements."
So, whilst Hogwarts Legacy is still a prequel set long before J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter timeline set in the 1800s, it has been made to make sure to fit in the current Wizard World lore. Unless said otherwise going forward, Hogwarts Legacy is indeed canon.
That's all you need to know from our "is Hogwarts Legacy canon" guide. For more essentials on the game, find out the exact size of the Hogwarts Legacy map. Alternatively, check out if the game can run on Steam Deck.
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