In an interview, it was indicated that the forthcoming open-world action RPG, Hogwarts Legacy, will include more than one-hundred non-linear side quests, which may have an effect on the main storyline. The game is set to be released on PC and present-gen consoles in the coming weeks. Hogwarts Legacy intends to provide a big open world and the ability to traverse castles.
Recent leaks have suggested that gamers might need around 35 hours to complete the main storyline of Hogwarts Legacy, and up to 70 hours if they want to achieve 100% completion. These details came from an art book that also showcased other details, such as the inventory management screen and the world map. Another report has now provided players with an improved understanding of the number of side quests in the game, as well as how they could affect the main mission.
During an interview with GamesRadar+, Moira Squier, narrative director and advanced game writer for Hogwarts Legacy, shed some light on the side quests. Squier indicated that the story of the game is intricate and captivating, and that players will be able to shape their own unique version of the narrative depending on their choices. She also noted that engaging with a character in a side quest will have an effect on how they interact with the player in the main campaign, effectively allowing them to “change things up” in the process.
According to GamesRadar+, players do not have to go through the missions in a set order. Squier further states that the order in which gamers complete the side quests will have an effect on their individual journey with Hogwarts Legacy and the narrative that comes along with it.
Analyzing the interview, it seems as if Hogwarts Legacy will be filled with non-linear side quests that will have an effect on how players interact with the world and its characters. It was already established that the game will have different endings depending on the choices made by the player, but it appears that the game will also contain a number of more subtle changes within the game world.
In the last few days, numerous details and video clips from Hogwarts Legacy were made available, which gave players a better understanding of the game’s mechanics and features. For instance, a video demonstrated dragons fighting fiercely, while another clip confirmed that players can interact with cats. It appears that Hogwarts Legacy is a large open-world RPG, and, based on this interview, it seems every fan’s journey through the story will be somewhat exclusive.
The long-awaited video game Hogwarts Legacy will become available on February 10 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One editions of the game will be released on April 4, with the Switch version following on July 25.
