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Latest Fantasy News: J.K. Rowling isn’t concerned about financial loss as fans tout alternate magical games to scratch the ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ itch

The 'Harry Potter' author has plenty of cash.
Nahila Bonfiglio
Nahila Bonfiglio
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Published: Feb 8, 2023 10:00 pm

Any Hogwarts Legacy purchase will line J.K. Rowling’s pockets, which puts fans in a tough position. 

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The fantasy game is working hard to distance itself from the controversial author, but its ties to the Wizarding World she created mean its sales are inextricably tied to Rowling, and her damaging views on trans rights and identity.  This is pushing many to boycott the game’s upcoming release, but Rowling has already been clear that a loss of profit doesn’t concern her. 

Despite Rowling’s supposed laissez faire attitude, a huge number of Harry Potter fans won’t be playing Hogwarts Legacy anytime soon. They’re instead turning their attention to a slew of alternate games, which boast their own magical approach to gameplay.

Even a full Hogwarts Legacy boycott isn’t going to hurt Rowling’s wallet

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Trans people and their allies are working hard to avoid Hogwarts Legacy, as a portion of any game sales will inevitably make its way into J.K. Rowling’s pocket. The controversial author has been clear about her detachment from any moral pushback, instead relying on her vast wealth for comfort. In response to a user asking how she sleeps at night, knowing how many people she’s negatively affected, and Rowling quipped that she simply reads her “most recent royalty cheques and find the pain goes away pretty quickly.”

Disney’s got a magical alternative for fans boycotting Hogwarts Legacy

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Fans looking to avoid a Hogwarts Legacy purchase might find themselves disappointed to miss out on its robust and rich magical world, despite the negatives of buying the game. Thankfully, there are several alternatives they can enjoy instead. Disney has a magical game of its own, titled Disney Twisted-Wonderland, which even has an anime spinoff headed to fans soon. 

Or you can enjoy the vast magic systems of other stellar titles

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If you’re looking for a game that isn’t restricted to mobile, there are plenty of other alternatives to choose from. Existing games like Divinity: Original Sin 2, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and Shadow of Mordor or upcoming titles like The Radiants offer up all the magical wonder of Hogwarts Legacy without the attached controversy.

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Nahila Bonfiglio
Nahila carefully obsesses over all things geekdom and gaming, bringing her embarrassingly expansive expertise to the team at We Got This Covered. She is a Staff Writer and occasional Editor with a focus on comics, video games, and most importantly 'Lord of the Rings,' putting her Bachelors from the University of Texas at Austin to good use. Her work has been featured alongside the greats at NPR, the Daily Dot, and Nautilus Magazine.