As the name suggests, Hogwarts Legacy will mainly take place in Hogwarts Castle. But as the devs have been keen to demonstrate, there are many locations to be explored beyond the walls. Here are all the confirmed locations in Hogwarts Legacy so far.
Hogwarts Legacy will (obviously) feature Hogwarts. But the whole reason we've been given mounts is that there's a world to be explored beyond the castle walls. Surprised? Don't be, this is a truly open-world game, filled to the brim with enemy strongholds and iconic locations. And the overarching plot of the Goblin Rebellion will force us to investigate the wider world.
So what locations have they included in Hogwarts Legacy? In this article we'll go through every single location that we've been able to confirm so far. Let's get started. Grab your Floo Powder, remember to speak clearly, and repeat after me...
Locations In Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Castle
If you've been keeping a firm eye on Hogwarts Legacy, then you'll be familiar with our other guides on the Potions, Creatures, Mounts, Plants and Spells in Hogwarts Legacy. We only include items that we've been able to 100% confirm exist in Hogwarts Legacy, and we like to provide visual evidence for you. But in the case of Hogwarts Legacy's depiction of the castle, it's so comprehensive (and loyal to the source material) that it's actually easier for us to just tell you what locations will not feature in the game.
This is the best depiction of Hogwarts we've ever had in a video game, far surpassing even the runner-up, Order of the Phoenix. You name it, they've included it. Some have mentioned the absence of the Chamber of Secrets from any marketing material, but per the lore, the Basilisk would still be in slumber during this period, and the chamber itself would be inaccessible to all but the heir of Slytherin.
For those who still want a clear list of what we've seen, fine:
- The Great Hall
- Hogwarts Library (and the Restricted Section)
- A Potions Classroom
- A Charms Classroom
- A Herbology Classroom
- A Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom
- A History of Magic Classroom
- The Fat Lady's Corridor
- The Gryffindor Common Room
- The Slytherin Common Room
- The Hufflepuff Common Room
- The Ravenclaw Common Room
- The Hogwarts kitchens
- The Prefects' Bathroom
- The Room of Requirement (this is used as your personal "home base" in the game, and where you can manage your upgrades and such)
- The Courtyard
- The Owlery
- The Boathouse
- The Headmaster's Office
... And as if that wasn't enough, they've also added many new rooms to the castle. Many of these new rooms are only accessible by completing puzzles dotted around Hogwarts.
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Hogwarts Grounds
The Grounds of Hogwarts are less impressive than the castle, mainly becauseyou don't seem to be able to swim in Hogwarts Legacy. Therefore, while there is a Black Lake, wecan't dive into it and visit the Merpeople. Another disappointment is the presence of Hagrid's hut. This was purpose built for the half-Giant in the 1940s, when he joined the school as a teacher. It would not have been there in the late 1800s.
They've added a cemetery to the grounds, which is plausible even if it isn't mentioned in the source material. And, of course, they've given us the Forbidden Forest.
Cemetery
The cemetery will probably be significant in the story. Apparently our characters are connected to a powerful ancient bloodline, so I can imagine we might be visiting the graves of ancestors at some point.
Hagrid's Hut
I’m hoping the Care of Magical Creatures professor occupies the hut.
Forbidden Forest
The Forbidden Forest should be massive in Hogwarts Legacy. This needs to be a location that we can truly feel “lost” in.
Hogsmeade
Hogsmeade is going to be a major location in Hogwarts Legacy, second only to Hogwarts itself. During the late 1800s, Hogsmeade should contain dozens of shops and services. We expect that to be the case, but so far we've only been able to visually confirm the locations below.
Hogsmeade Train Station
Fun fact about the Hogwarts Express, the Ministry of Magic actually hired Muggles to help construct the line.
Ollivander's (Hogsmeade branch)
I’m really hoping that choosing your wand is part of character customization.
Tomes and Scrolls (Bookshop)
It’s a shame Gilderoy Lockhart’s work won’t be available.
J. Pippin's Potions (Apothecar
Of all the shops I can see this being the one we return to most regularly in Hogwarts Legacy.
Gladrags Wizardwear (Tailors)
We still aren’t sure how hard it will be to get money in the game, but however long it takes I hope clothes are reasonably priced.
Diagon Alley
Diagon Alley might not be in Hogwarts Legacy (and if not, then it sadly won't be the only disappointment in the game). Because although we've seen Gringotts Bank (located in Diagon Alley), we haven't seen the street above or any of the other shops. And Diagon Alley is so iconic that we think it would have appeared in the marketing material by now. Still, we do have Gringotts, as we said.
Gringotts Bank
Honestly? This is not the most interesting location in the Harry Potter universe. But it has good potential for combat.
Other
Besides all the familiar locations mentioned above, we've also been shown quite a few new areas. The following locations will be populated by enemies or generic NPCs. Or at least, that's how these locations appeared in the Hogwarts Legacy gameplay preview.
Azkaban
We haven’t seen anyone cast a Protonus yet in Hogwarts Legacy, but it’s surely going to feature if we’re meant to fight Dementors.
Old Temple
It looks like a cool temple, if that is what it is. I hope there’s also a decent amount of puzzles in these areas.
Beach Location
There’s also going to be a Graphorn on this beach. Make sure you’ve levelled up Care of Magical Creatures enough to tame it!
Underground Goblin Base
The Goblin Rebellion’s HQ was naturally going to be one of the locations in Hogwarts Legacy. Although this is more like a boss area, and we won’t be visiting regularly.
It’ll be interesting to discover where exactly this base is located.
Dungeons
Inferi galore.
Wizarding Villages
The map of this game is basically Hogwarts and the surrounding area. But the surrounding area is massive. Besides Hogsmeade there will be dozens of smaller villages dotted around.
Each of these settlements will be populated by traders and side-quest-offering locals
Travelling Traders
I really hope they don’t share the same inventory. It will be much cooler if they have an rng based inventory that refreshes periodically. With the chance of occasionally having crazy, exotic items for sale.
Well folks, there you have it, every location in Hogwarts Legacy. Will they release more areas post-release? That's yet to be seen, but we'll keep an eye out for you. Until then, good luck preparing for the new school year!
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