"Kids always want to play characters that are older because it's more aspirational. 11 was too young, it was just too young," explains Moira Squier, Narrative Director and Advanced Game Writer on Hogwarts Legacy.Īnother reason the team went for a slightly older student was that it allowed them to handle more mature themes, explains Lead Designer Kelly Murphy: So in the Wizarding World that age seemed to be a better time to get into the choice-making you make in this game. Because by the time Harry is in his later years in school, he is pretty much fighting and doing this stuff. Having an 11 year old in combat seemed just too young. "There is just enough of a difference between 11 years old and 15. ![]() During an interview with the developers from Avalanche Software at a recent preview event we asked why they opted for an older student, and learned that, among other things, it had to do with the game's combat. In the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy, due to some rather unusual circumstances, you get enrolled in the school as a fifth-year student, meaning your player character is about 15 years old. Well, there's still hope, as the famous school of wizardry and witchcraft apparently also accepts students at a higher age. ![]() If you are a fan of the Harry Potter universe, you probably were a little disappointed when you didn't receive an acceptance letter to Hogwarts on your 11th birthday.
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