Although the recently released open-world RPG, Hogwarts Legacy, based on the world-famous Wizarding World of Harry Potter, claims to offer a completely new saga that was “unwritten” in the books and movies, there are quite many details that give homage to the highly popular movies.
Developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under its Portkey Games label, Hogwarts Legacy offers an immersive experience in the fantastical world of Harry potter. With a huge map filled with mysteries and secrets, the fans have managed to uncover many Easter Eggs and references that give a nod to the books and the movies.
Top Movie references in Hogwarts Legacy
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Even though the game is set 100 years before the main storyline, many Easter Eggs can be found that acknowledges the movies. Here are the top 5 of them:
5. Why can’t we follow Butterflies
In Hogsmeade, players can encounter a quest that will send them on a wild butterfly chase. Completing this quest will reward the player with a chest and an achievement. This quest is a subtle reference to the movie where Ron says, “Why can’t we follow Butterflies”.
4. Cat plates from Dolores Umbridge’s office
Dolores Umbridge is by far one of the most hated characters in the movies and the books. But one thing that fans like about her was her love for cats. The magical cat plates that could be seen in her office in the movies, can also be found in the random chests of Hogwarts Legacy as decorative items.
3. Visiting Azkaban as a Hufflepuff
The vile prison of the worst of the wizarding world can be visited in the game. However, the catch is, only the players who chose Hufflepuff will get the chance to go and explore the terrifying dark prison.
2. The vanishing cabinet
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In Half-Blood prince, Draco uses a vanishing cabinet to bring the death eaters to the school. This exact cabinet can be found in Hogwarts Legacy. However, it is inaccessible so there is no way to test if it has any death eaters inside it.
1. Centaurs
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If a player explores the forest for a while, they could encounter the majestic centaurs, exactly like seen in movies. These creatures could be seen patrolling their territory in the forest.
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