Hogwarts Legacy will land on current-gen consoles and PC exactly one month today. And it looks set to be one of the biggest releases of the year with pre-orders through the roof. However, there’s one question on many fans’ minds: is JK Rowling involved in Hogwarts Legacy?
A few years ago, any Harry Potter die-hard would hope that the creator of the Wizarding World would be involved in any big budget game adaption. But things changed in 2019 when JK Rowling started to express controversial opinions about transgender people online.
Since then, Rowling has been labelled a TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) by her critics. And her name has been somewhat distanced from Wizarding World properties to avoid any negative connotations from her involvement.
When Hogwarts Legacy was announced in September 2020, expectations for a brand-new Harry Potter game were high. But Rowling’s continued involvement in the discussion of transgender rights has soured many on the idea of purchasing the game.
Some individuals have even gone so far as to call for a complete boycott of the game. But is Rowling involved in Hogwarts Legacy?
Is JK Rowling Involved in Hogwarts Legacy?
Whether you agree with her or not, nobody can deny JK Rowling’s contribution to the Harry Potter series and the Wizarding World franchise. After all, it wouldn’t exist without her.
Still, many Potter fans want to see her completely removed from all involvement in the franchise due to her controversial opinions.
Is JK Rowling involved in Hogwarts Legacy? No, Harry Potter author JK Rowling is not directly involved with Hogwarts Legacy. However, her team have been consulted on every part of the game to ensure it meets fan expectations.
In response to questions about Rowling’s involvement, publishers Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment put out the following statement:
“J.K. Rowling is not involved in the creation of the game, but as creator of the wizarding world and one of the world’s greatest storytellers, her extraordinary body of writing is the foundation of all projects in the Wizarding World. This is not a new story from J.K. Rowling, however we have collaborated closely with her team on all aspects of the game to ensure it remains in line with the magical experiences fans expect.”
Hogwarts Legacy official website.
So, there you have it – JK Rowling isn’t directly taking part in Hogwarts Legacy‘s development. But her team has had input on the game.
For some, this might be the deal-breaker that causes them to boycott Hogwarts Legacy. For others, it might imply that the game will match up to Potter fans’ lofty expectations.
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