--- Another release date delay could be possible for **Hogwarts Legacy ** , the open-world RPG adventure set in the world of Harry Potter , according to a recent report. The game, which was originally projected to release last year, has been met with mixed emotions by gamers and fans of the magical book series. Despite controversy and development bumps, many fans are excited to explore Hogwarts castle in a setting that doesn't include the original Harry Potter storyline as a gu --- --- --- Wakely's comments imply Hogwarts Legacy won't hit store shelves prior to mid-April of next year. Interestingly, this directly contradicts an Nvidia GeForce Now database leak that indicated the title would land on consoles and PC no later than March 8, 2022. As of writing, it appears WB Games still does not have a firm due date in m --- --- --- WB did recently confirm that Hogwarts Legacy will release after the new Fantastic Beasts film, which is currently slated to release in April 2022. With that said, it's likely the game will miss the first half off 2022 and help pad out an already busy-looking holiday line-up for the gaming industry. As of right now, WB is planning to release Gotham Knights in spring 2022 and will then release Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League at an unspecified date later in the year. It's likely it will release a while after Gotham Knights to give the game some room to breathe, tho --- --- --- Despite worldwide success over the past several decades, The Harry Potter series has had a longstanding issue with video game adaptions. A series of games made to follow the narrative of the books and films have been released over the years, with titles available on many different consoles for fans to play. However, the games didn't receive the same excitement or attention as the novels and films, with many falling flat of enjoyable experiences. In recent years, mobile titles such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery have taken steps to offer a more unique RPG experience for fans, but Hogwarts Legacy was intended to create a truly player-driven magical adventure free of past narrative limitati --- --- --- image class="left" url="https://static0.polygonimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24423095/corespellslots.png?q\u003d50\u0026fit\u003dcrop\u0026w\u003d825\u0026dpr\u003d1.5"WB didn't feature _[[https://Hogwartslegacyzone.com/ Hogwarts Legacy tips|https://hogwartslegacyzone.com/]] Legacy _ at E3 2021 , something that disappointed many fans. The game also missed the September PlayStation showcase event and The Game Awards 2021, something that seemed like all but a guarantee. The extended silence is causing some confusion for fans, especially since the game was originally expected to release in 2021, but with 2022 steadily approaching, fans likely won't have to wait long for more i --- --- --- 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 transpho --- --- --- 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 transpho --- --- --- While few details are currently known about Hogwarts Legacy , the game appears to be a dream come true for many Harry Potter fans. The ability to freely explore Hogwarts promises to create a truly immersive experience, and Hogwarts Legacy's character creation system will give its players true freedom of choice. The game's customization options will apparently let players create trans wizards and witches, with body type, speaking voice and pronouns all being unrelated options when creating a playable character. This will let players specifically tailor the wizarding experience to their personal tas --- --- --- Arguably one of the most anticipated games of the year is **Hogwarts Legacy ** , an open-world RPG set in the world of Harry Potter that will allow players to step into the shoes of a customizable Hogwarts student and adventure through the Wizarding World of the late 1800s. However, the game's 2022 release window may be in peril as rumors begin to emerge regarding problems in the development process and the possibility of a potential delay into 2023. Here's everything there is to know about the current state of Hogwarts Legacy and why some are beginning to doubt its tentative release d --- --- --- One factor that could be contributing to Hogwarts Legacy 's possible delay is the ongoing controversy surrounding Harry Potter series author J.K. Rowling, whose anti-transgender stances have caused many recent projects associated with the series to cut off all association with her. Hogwarts Legacy is one such work, with Hogwarts Legacy's official FAQ clarifying that Rowling is not at all involved with the development of the game. Another controversy emerged in early 2021 when lead designer Troy Leavitt left the project after backlash generated from his previous anti-feminist vi ---