While Hogwarts Legacy is a solid open-world game, there are a few things the game developed by Avalanche Software could have done better, especially regarding the role-playing game mechanics, which are somewhat light compared to other similar games. Among the RPG staple features missing from the game is a companion system, but PC players now have the option to add a similar system to the game with a newly released mod.
The Companions Mod, which is now available for download from Nexus Mods, introduces companions via editing SQL data of save files. The procedure to follow isn’t exactly straightforward, but developing a mod was not possible according to the creator due to saves overwriting values. What the mod files available for download do is give companions spells to use in combat as well as level scaling so that their abilities and stats are on par with the main character. Another mod from the same creator also gives them the ability to use Unforgivable Curses.
While Hogwarts Legacy was expected to do well on the market, it seems like the game based on the Wizarding World has exceeded expectations, as it has sold 12 million units in the first two weeks of availability, making it the best launch ever for Warner Bros. Games. The game’s success on the market is wholly deserved, as it is a solid and entertaining effort, as highlighted by Chris in his review.
Hogwarts Legacy is, for better or worse, an entertaining and engaging game. By far the best digital version of the wizarding world, it offers a vast swathe of things to do. Even the more mundane elements (bandit camps!) are improved by a robust combat system that genuinely makes you feel like you’re a part of the Harry Potter universe.
Hogwarts Legacy is now out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S worldwide. The game will release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on April 4th and on Nintendo Switch later this year, on July 25th.
