It ’s so near !

With less than a workweek before the Early Access geological period of Hogwarts Legacy is set to start , Avalanche software release alaunch trailerearly this morning . In it , the choices between safe and evil magics were noticeably downplay , rather focus on the participant character ’s ability to senseAncient Magic , a shape of magic only referenced in the originalHarry Potterbook serial but implied to be incredibly powerful .

Ancient magic takes center stage in Hogwarts Legacy launch trailer

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The dawdler begin with data well known to the player : We will be taking on the role of a fifth - twelvemonth scholar new to Hogwarts who will need to beguile up to his fellow classmates . To do so , we will be given theWizard ’s Field Guide , a charming Quran that will guide us as we explore Hogwarts for the first time . In the trailer , the player character seems to be aware of their unique power to sense Ancient Magic , but possibly is unable to fully control their ability .

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From there , the house trailer shew all sorts of challenges the player will seemingly have to face during their time at Hogwarts , from armoured trolls to live on statues and a particularly counter fellow wizard . It terminate with a rather cryptical statement , " We go forth our bequest in your hands . "

InHarry Potterlore , Hogwarts is bang as not only a schooling but a bastion where things can be protected or , in some case , carry . explore Ancient Magic and why it is here for either of these reasons go intriguing , to say the least . Most importantly , it seems as if our histrion fictional character will not only get to read more about it but perhaps decide what should be done with it .

Avalanche announces livestreams ahead of Hogwarts Legacy’s release

Along with the trailer , Avalanche Software announce they would host two livestreams during launch workweek . The first will be an former dismissal Q & A academic session host by the Community Manager , Chandler Wood . It will be stream on both YouTube and Twitch on February 7 at 8 am PT . The 2nd livestream will be a celebration of the worldwide launch on February 10 . It is set to start at 8 am PT as well , and will be unite by a mysterious special guest .

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