Acromantula This species of giant spider was first introduced in Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets when Care of Magical Creatures instructor Rubeus Hagrid was discovered to own one as a pet. Normally known for their taste of human flesh, one can be seen getting blasted by a student in the H ogwarts Legacy trai

The Pitch has also been featured in past games and it's a fun location to visit especially to create some form of mini-SLG game resource management surrounding the wizarding sport. It's sure to bring out the house pride in many f

The Great Hall also looks familiar from the films. However, there are two new elements. First of all the plain windows from the films are now stained glass windows that represent each house. The tables have cloths representing each house too. On the subject of this area, the late arrival theory can also be backed up here. Everyone else in attendance has seen the Sorting Hat and is already dressed compared to the pla

Thestrals were technically featured in the Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy trailer, but they weren't actually seen. The flying carriage appeared to be magically lifted into the air, but any hardcore fan will know that thestrals were behind the illus

Angus Buchanan, the aforementioned sorting hat Squib, won the first international rugby match for Scotland's Muggle team in 1871 against England and eventually became respected by wizards and Muggles alike. 1875 brought about the discovery of Gripping Charms, which did away with the use of straps on Quaffles, revolutionizing how Quidditch was played. The same year, the Ministry of Magic passed the Decree For The Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery - one that Harry Potter was known to breach a handful of times. It's worth noting that the Hogwarts Legacy trailer shows what looks like students being able to use magic outside of Hogwarts, and it would be quite comical if the player's actions were responsible for this decree. Additionally in 1875, Violet Tillyman - the witch who disappeared in the Floo Network 20 years prior - came out of hiding with the passing of her oppressive husband Albert Tillyman, explaining she ended up in the home of Myron Otherhaus. She instantly fell in love with Otherhaus, and the two had been living together in secrecy for the past couple deca

Diagon Alley and its sister street Knockturn Alley really serve as Harry's first step into the Wizarding World. Boasting inns like the Leaky Cauldron, wand shops like Ollivanders, and a whole host of other surprising stores and restaurants, these two Alleys will certainly be an exciting place for players to st

Likely included as a way to give players their own animal signal while casting the patronus spell, Dementors are one of Harry Potter's most famous villains and will certainly be playing a part in the overall campaign in the g

Hippogriffs Buckbeak is probably the most memorable Hippogriff and faithful mount of Harry and Hermione when rescuing Sirius Black in The Prisoner of Azkaban . Hippogriffs are winged horse-like creatures with the head of an eagle. Two players can be seen flying on Hippogriffs over a scenic penins

The mermaids were only featured in one instalment of the Harry Potter saga, but they still made a huge impact. Appearing during the Triwizard Tournament, they were tasked with protecting the stolen students that those competing had to s

Set in the 1800s, the player receives a late Hogwarts acceptance letter and soon learns they possess an Ancient Magic that can ultimately be used for good or evil. They'll be able to shape the wizarding world and write their own legacy. As the story takes place about a century prior to Harry Potter's enrollment, fans won't likely see a lot of familiar faces. However, players can look forward to the many magical creatures introduced in that series or seen through Newt Scamander's adventures in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Th

Thestrals It may look like an enchanted carriage is pulling itself in the trailer's opening scene, but experienced witches and wizards will know it's actually being pulled by Thestrals — winged reptilian-like horses with skeletal bodies that can only be seen if the observer has witnessed de

Except for the name, Hogwarts Legacy has been a known quantity since 2018. Some leaked footage came out before quickly getting scrubbed online. Since it was uploaded the first time this means it will never truly go away. Comparing its footage and this official reveal trailer is an article in and of its

Even the most skilled magizoologists often struggle to tame or defeat a troll. However, players will have to take on their own version of the terrifying beast and will hopefully earn a few house points by doing so. A swish and flick might come in handy h

Trolls These giant beasts are filled with monstrous strength and greater stupidity. Typically armed with a giant club, the Hogwarts Legacy trailer has come full circle from the introductory encounter with a mountain troll in the girls' bathroom seen in The Sorcerer's Sto