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Topics: Harry Potter, Hogwarts Legacy, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Warner Bros, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Topics: Harry Potter, Hogwarts Legacy, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Warner Bros, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
In the enchanting world of the Harry Potter universe there are always new secrets waiting to be discovered and Hogwarts Legacy is no exception.
Released in February 2023, Hogwarts Legacy became an early game of the year contender in what was an incredible year for video game releases. Sadly, Hogwarts Legacy was snubbed at ceremonies such as The Game Awards earning not a single nomination to the frustration of fans. However, this didn't stop Hogwarts Legacy from outselling the likes of Elden Ring and making more money than some Harry Potter movies.
Check out the Hogwarts Legacy trailer below!
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The commercial and critical success of Hogwarts Legacy has potentially led to a tease by its developers, Avalanche Software, that could mean big news for the Wizarding World title whether that be in the form of an expansion or a sequel, only time will tell. Until that time may or may not arrive, there may be plenty more secrets yet to be discovered in Hogwarts Legacy such as this secret discovered in the Slytherin common room by Reddit user CaptainFancyPants13.
An image was shared that featured a dragon carving or metal structure in a wall which looked to contain a secret passage. A second image also reveals what looks to be a symbol of a compass pointing to something. Much of the Reddit thread has speculated that this secret entrance may have originally had a purpose from the developers but a decision was potentially made not to use it for whatever reason. We can only speculate.
“Ooh! Interesting that this is still in the game. I've snooped in the game files and this is indeed cut content. There are treasure maps for each Hogwarts house in the game files and the treasure map for Slytherin has the little compass symbol drawn on it,” said an intrigued No_Scarcity_1682. “Also, based on the names of 3D assets used for the Slytherin common room, I'm pretty sure the mouth of the dragon head in your picture was supposed to open and lead to a secret room.”
“That’s so cool! I’m praying that they add it as some sort of future DLC (but we all know that it’s unlikely)” replied a hopeful No-Package6347. “The level of the cut content that nearly made it into this game is astounding,” said friendlywhitewitch.
Hogwarts Legacy is out now on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.