Hogwarts Legacy 2 Shouldn’t Miss Out on a Golden Opportunity

Hogwarts Legacy has undoubtedly risen to such popularity since its 2023 release that its most loyal fans are champing at the bit for a sequel. Thankfully, despite the fact that a sequel has yet to be officially and outright confirmed by Warner Bros. and Avalanche, Hogwarts Legacy has been financially successful enough that a sequel is all but guaranteed to be in development. With that in mind, it’s worth considering how Hogwarts Legacy 2 might be able to improve upon its predecessor’s formula, and one thing it might look at is implementing seasons and the holidays that accompany them.

One of the most magical and heartwarming aspects of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has always been its attention to seasonal detail, from cozy Christmas scenes in the Great Hall to the candle-lit pumpkins hovering during Halloween. This approach ultimately allowed the Wizarding World not only to feel alive but also to hit closer to home for readers and viewers of the Harry Potter books and films. However, in Hogwarts Legacy, that seasonal rhythm was largely absent, as the castle and its surroundings remained consistent throughout the game, with minimal changes outside of story events. Now, if there’s one area that Hogwarts Legacy 2 could improve upon, it’s this one.

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Holiday-Based Decorations and Effects Would Spruce Up Hogwarts Legacy 2’s World

It almost goes without saying that holiday-based decorations and environmental effects would spruce up Hogwarts Legacy 2‘s world — both the castle and its surrounding areas. For one thing, this would make Hogwarts Legacy 2‘s world feel more alive and in motion than the first game, and it would reflect the seasonal charm that fans of the Harry Potter books and movies are well acquainted with. The obvious way this could be implemented is by Hogwarts Legacy 2 tying these seasonal changes directly to its story and timeline, but there is another path it could take that might even be better.

Each Holiday Could Feature Relevant Quests and Items

Warner Bros. was, at one point, reportedly pursuing a live-service model for its future games, with Hogwarts Legacy 2 expected to adopt that model as well. More recently, however, according to an article on comicbook.com, Warner Bros. has reevaluated that approach, meaning Hogwarts Legacy 2 may not be a live-service game after all. Even so, incorporating a regular holiday rotation in Hogwarts Legacy 2 might allow Warner Bros. and Avalanche to experiment with live-service elements without making the sequel a full live-service game — just as games like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla have done in the past.

Rather than simply incorporating a regular seasonal rotation into Hogwarts Legacy 2‘s world and story, Avalanche could have it directly influenced by real-life seasons and holidays. This would potentially increase the game’s longevity, as players would revisit Hogwarts Legacy 2 during seasonal changes and major holidays, especially if there were special quests and items they could only obtain during those events. It would essentially be what Destiny 2 has done with its own holiday events, only in a non-live-service model instead.

Seasonal immersion is a chance for Hogwarts Legacy 2 to feel more connected to the real lives of its players, with the warmth and wonder that helped make the Wizarding World so beloved in the first place. Whether it’s ultimately implemented through a story-driven timeline or tied to real-world holidays, a system such as this could add depth to Hogwarts Legacy 2‘s atmosphere and world, potentially even bringing fans back to the game throughout each year.

Released

February 10, 2023

ESRB

T For Teen Due To Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol