Summary
This year, players have been treated to some pretty exciting titles set within some of the biggest pre-established IPs out there. The two most prominent of these adventures came in the form of Avalanche’sHogwarts Legacyand Insomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. While these two games are very different from each other,Hogwarts Legacymay actually have a few things to learn from the way Insomniac Games approaches the concept.
Instead ofreinventing the wheel withMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, Insomniac Games chose to do sequels a bit differently. At first glance, taking the original map and just expanding upon it may seem like taking the easy way out, but in actuality it made for a fantastic experience that fans of the web-slinger may not soon forget, which is whyHogwarts Legacy’s eventual sequel may want to take some notes.
Hogwarts Legacy’s Sequel Doesn’t Need to Go Big to Be Good
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Does Sequels Right
WithMarvel’s Spider-Man, Insomniac Games was able to deliveran exciting version of New York Citythat was filled to the brim with Marvel Easter eggs to discover. The way it was constructed made it feel ripped straight from the page while navigating it was a fantastic treat for Spidey fans everywhere. Couple that with the riveting story and fast-paced combat that the studio crafted, and it made for one of the best superhero games around.
Instead of exploring a whole new locale withMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the studio decided to just stick with the New York City it had created for the original game. This time, it was just covered in snow and slightly tweaked based on the game’s story. This allowed the studio to focus more on the character himself and the story it was telling, and let players traverse a city that they had already grown familiar with through that original game.
While some studios may have brought players to a brand-new area for the full sequel, Insomniac approachedMarvel’s Spider-Man 2’s open worlda bit differently. It took that city that fans had been exploring for two games, added a couple more areas, and let players explore it all once more. Since that original game already had a great open world, this expanded version just made it even better.
Hogwarts Legacy Already Built The Foundations for a Successful Sequel
Just like withMarvel’s Spider-Man,Hogwarts Legacyhas built some pretty strong foundationsfor sequels to expand upon. The game was a massive success for Warner Bros, so there is an extremely strong chance that a sequel will release sometime this generation. And when it does, Avalanche Software has the opportunity to make something pretty special for fans of the Wizarding World.
Hogwarts Legacyhas already given Wizarding World fans a fantastic recreation of some of their favorite locales. The eventual sequel could take that same game world, expand upon it withnew areas like Diagon Alley, and then deliver another magical adventure for fans to enjoy. There is seemingly no reason for Avalanche to set the game in an entirely new locale, nor does it make much sense to completely revamp the world it has already created. Instead, it can simply expand it, and then focus on telling another wonderful story within its boundaries.
While crafting a new open world could give the developers new story opportunities,Harry Potterfans will likely not want to get taken away from Hogwarts. So, it would only make sense for the studio to just do whatMarvel’s Spider-Man 2did, even if that means retreading familiar ground.
Hogwarts Legacy
WHERE TO PLAY
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. For the first time, experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. Now you’re able to take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it.Explore an Open WorldThe wizarding world awaits you. Freely roam Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest, and the surrounding Overland area.Be the Witch or Wizard You Want to beLearn spells, brew potions, grow plants, and tend to magical beasts along your journey. Get sorted into your house, forge relationships, and master skills to become the witch or wizard you want to be Experience a New Wizarding World AdventureExperience the wizarding world in an unexplored era to uncover a hidden truth from its past. Battle against trolls, Dark Wizards, goblins, and more as you face a dangerous villain threatening the fate of the wizarding world.
