Hogwarts Legacyis scheduled to launch in holiday 2022, and fans' anticipation is continuing to build. It’s a project that many have wanted to experience for a long time, and the promise of an open world in theHarry Potteruniverse is enough to provoke theories about where the story will go, which characters will be included, and how it will connect to the license. The magic-infused setting brings plenty of gameplay and narrative possibilities, and thelitany of potentially dangerousHarry Pottertrinketsare also at the center of curiosity.
Hogwarts Legacywill look to recapture the magic of the beloved school, and while it will not include Harry, Ron, or Hermione, that’s not to say their presence couldn’t - or shouldn’t - be felt. InThe Prisoner of Azkaban, Hermione has a small but significant item in her possession that drastically alters the story. The time turner is used to allow a person to be in two places at once, andHogwarts Legacycould open up by including the curious device.
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Turning the Clock Back in Harry Potter
The time turner features heavily inHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, with Hermione using it to attend more classes simultaneously. It’s given to her by Professor Minerva McGonagall, and it soon comes to the aid of the film’s main characters, Sirius Black, and thebeloved magical creature Buckbeak. It’s a major source of mystery for both the reader and Harry and Ron, but when Hermione reveals its properties, the trio put it to use saving Sirius Black from the Dementors.
It’s an item that has been the topic of much scrutiny, proving to be a substantial plot device that make the story ofPrisoner of Azkabanflow more effortlessly. In a world as magic-centric asHarry Potter,it’s easy for the convenient properties of the time turner to be lost in the madness of the franchise. There are many fascinating pieces of lore inHogwarts' impressive school grounds, from Rowena Ravenclaw’s lost diadem to the ever-elusive golden snitch, so Hermione’s time turner is just one item with potential for a video game setting.
The Time Turner’s Potential in Hogwarts Legacy
Like Nearly Headless Nick orthe famous Triwizard Tournament,Hogwarts Legacycould include familiar elements to elevate its story, presentation, or gameplay. The time turner would fit snugly in the latter category, providing quirks as significant as a rewind feature to undo key decisions as inLife is Strange, or as trivial as using it to afford the game’s save feature more immersion. The time turner is one of the most important inclusions inHarry Potterlore, and Avalanche Software would do well to feature it inHogwarts Legacy.
Hogwarts Legacyis set in the late 1800s, around 100 years before the events ofThe Philosopher’s(orSorcerer’s)Stone. It’s a new time period for the franchise, with theFantastic Beastsfilms only going back to the early-mid 20th century. The time turner could offer fans the opportunity to peek into the past or future and gather more information about the game’s setting, further adding toHogwarts Legacy’s world building. On a smaller scale, allowing players the option to use it to retake tests for a better score, undo critical story decisions, or even as a fast-travel feature could add flavor to the experience.
Hogwarts Legacylaunches holiday 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
