Hogwarts Legacy Shouldn't Be Rushed By Eager Fans

There are many exciting titles that gamers just can't wait to play, but in the case of the upcoming Harry Potter RPG, Hogwarts Legacy, it's better if they do. Rumors are sparking that the much-anticipated game will receive yet another delay, one that will push it into 2023, but fans of the Wizarding World shouldn't cry out online for its release. As good as the game looks and its concept sounds, it's best to simply wait quietly instead of badgering the game's developer.

Hogwarts Legacy is an RPG set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter during the 1800s. It promises a fully immersive Hogwarts experience, where players can brew potions, learn spells, and become a true witch or wizard. News on the game has been scarce, but a recent rumor is alarming fans who have been waiting for its release. Major video games have been delayed to 2022, but apparently, Hogwarts Legacy could be delayed until next year. If the game is delayed until 2023, as recent rumors purport, then it may be a long wait before players get to walk the halls of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Although a delay until 2023 may be frustrating for some fans, it shouldn't create a panic. Game development is a long and arduous process, and if it's rushed, then good games come out bad. Titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Battlefield 2042 were highly-anticipated games that fans clamored for in the months before their release, but both launched in buggy states that led to a sub-par reception from fans and critics. Patience may not be magic, but it is a virtue, so fans who are eagerly looking forward to Hogwarts Legacy's release may wish to bear those recent examples in mind when anticipating its release.

Harry Potter Fans Should Wait Patiently For Hogwarts Legacy

Game development isn't easy. There are a lot of things to do, and a lot of things that can go wrong. Hogwarts Legacy's Harry Potter spells likely take time to make, and there are bugs to smooth out, features to perfect, and problems to solve. Fixing the things that are wrong with a game may sometimes take longer than creating what's right. Cyberpunk 2077 was the game to watch during 2020, but after its release, it was ridiculed for all of its bugs and issues. It serves as a prime example of what games can look like if they release too early, so Potterheads shouldn't try to do the same to Hogwarts Legacy. It's better to come out late than half-finished, for both players and developers.

If the rumors of a delay until 2023 are true, then it isn't the end of the world. In fact, it may even be a good thing. The characters and features of Hogwarts Legacy could benefit from another coat of polish. More time spent on the game means that it will be better, and may even have additional features. Spending more time on a feature in order to get it just right is better for Hogwarts Legacy than to cut it because there wasn't enough time.

It's unknown why Hogwarts Legacy might be delayed, as Warner Bros. is yet to reveal much in the way of information since its first full trailer. Whatever the reason, recent examples have shown that fans should be patient when it comes to anticipating AAA releases, as the longer a title spends in development, the more time developers potentially have to iron out its bugs and provide additional polish. Hogwarts Legacy is set to release in 2022, according to Warner Bros., but could benefit from another rumored delay, as it will give its developers more time to make it worthy of the Harry Potter license.

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Editor’s Note: Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling has been accused of transphobia by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Although not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling does stand to earn royalties from the game. We would like to reiterate our support for trans rights and that trans identities are valid. Support services are listed below for trans people impacted by discussions of transphobia.

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