Summary
There is absolutely no denying the impact thatHogwarts Legacyhas had on the gaming industry andHarry Potterfans alike. With its unprecedented approach to the wizarding world in a game,Hogwarts Legacyestablished itself as the quintessentialHarry Pottergaming experience, leaving the industry holding its breath for the next entry. Even so, while the game certainly captured the magic of the Wizarding World with itsattention to detail in Hogwarts Castleand the surrounding areas,Hogwarts Legacy 2could still benefit from adding some locations that the first game never explored.
One such location would actually make the perfect quest hub for players inHogwarts Legacy 2, although Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade both served the first game in that capacity very well. Unlike both Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade, however, this particular location would offer players much more diversity when it comes to quests, potentially even letting them explore the world beyond the borders of Hogwarts, in an environment filled with political intrigue, looming danger, and plenty of mysteries waiting around every corner. The location in question is none other than the Ministry of Magic.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Could Make the Ministry of Magic the Ultimate Quest Hub
The Ministry of Magic Is One of Harry Potter’s Most Iconic Locations
The Ministry of Magic is one of the mosticonic locations in theHarry Potteruniverse, and yet it was absent fromHogwarts Legacy. The expected sequel could change that by not only allowing players to experience the awe-inspiring sight of it but also the deeper inner-workings of its dealings. SinceHogwarts Legacyis set in the late 1800s, the Ministry would have already been in operation for nearly two centuries by the timeHogwarts Legacy 2’s story begins — assuming, of course, that it will take place immediately or shortly after the events of the first game.
The Ministry of Magic was officially formed in 1707, during the tenure of the first Minister for Magic, Ulick Gamp. It replaced the earlier Wizards' Council, which had been the primary governing body for British wizards before the Ministry’s establishment.
If that ends up being the case, then by thetime ofHogwarts Legacy 2, the Ministry would be well-established, overseeing magical law, international relations, magical creature regulation, and the enforcement of secrecy from Muggles. In light of that, it would make sense forHogwarts Legacy 2to see players traveling to the Ministry at some point, whether it was included as a side activity or as part of the main story.
Places Like the Auror Office, Department of Mysteries, and Magical Law Enforcement Could Offer Unique Quests
It would be a shame forHogwarts Legacy 2to make the Ministry of Magic a view-only or temporary experience, considering what all the location’s presence in the game would imply. Instead, simply on account of what the Ministry of Magic is, expandingHogwarts Legacy 2’s world to include it would be the perfect way to offer players exciting opportunities for espionage, politics, and high-stakes encounters. Departments like theAuror Office, Department of Mysteries, and Magical Law Enforcement would already be in place at the time ofHogwarts Legacy 2, making it a great hub for quests involving magical crimes, classified magical research, or the political landscape of the Wizarding World.
SinceHogwarts Legacyis set in the late 1800s, the Ministry would have already been in operation for nearly two centuries by the timeHogwarts Legacy 2’s story begins — assuming, of course, that it will take place immediately or shortly after the events of the first game.
By introducing theMinistry of Magicas a quest hub,Hogwarts Legacy 2has a chance to build upon its predecessor’s immersive world with one of the most memorable locations in theHarry Potteruniverse. If the first game proved anything, it’s that fans are likely eager to explore the world beyond the confines of Hogwarts and its immediate surroundings, and the Ministry of Magic would arguably provide the best opportunity for them to do just that. Time will tell, however, whetherHogwarts Legacy 2actually spreads its wings and transports players into the wider Wizarding World, but it may have to be willing to take some bold risks.
