Summary
When it comes toHarry Pottergames, none quite compare toHogwarts Legacy. While everyHarry Pottergame before it certainly tried and their efforts were admirable,Hogwarts Legacyeffectively transported players to the wizarding world in an unprecedented way, by offering an open-world experience that allowed players to fully immerse themselves in the magic of Hogwarts and its surrounding areas. Of course, the highlight ofHogwarts Legacyis, in fact,Hogwarts Castle, but players were also given the chance to visit Hogsmeade, the charming iconicHarry Pottervillage that felt just as alive and detailed as the castle itself.
Now,Hogwarts Legacy 2has a chance to take players to an entirely different village that offers all the same services and more that Hogsmeade can. Specifically, shouldHogwarts Legacy 2feel bold enough to explore the darker side of theHarry Potteruniverse, it should heavily consider allowing players to travel to Diagon Alley, a hidden street in London that serves as the main commercial hub for the wizarding world. Here, players would have access to iconic shops and landmarks, and the village as a whole would be the perfect contrast to the cozy feeling that Hogsmeade provides.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Should Take Players to Diagon Alley
Diagon Alley Would Be the Perfect Contrast to Hogsmeade
Diagon Alley is one of the first magical locations fans are introduced to in theHarry Potterseries, showcased as a bustling little street where it seems like almost anything is possible. If it were featured inHogwarts Legacy 2, though, it could be much more than another shopping district, as it would be the perfect contrast to Hogsmeade. While Hogsmeade is a warm and cozy social hub for students, Diagon Alley is more unrestrained. It isn’t inherently dark, but it does have a darker side — primarily through its connection toKnockturn Alleyand the less reputable shops there.
ShouldHogwarts Legacy 2feel bold enough to explore the darker side of theHarry Potteruniverse, it should heavily consider allowing players to travel to Diagon Alley, a hidden street in London that serves as the main commercial hub for the wizarding world.
Arguably,Hogwarts Legacyneeded to lean more on the warm side with its themes as a newer IP, and Hogsmeade was a great opportunity for it to do that. However, after the way the first game concluded,Hogwarts Legacy 2has more reason than ever to lead into a much darker and more serious tone, and Diagon Alley would be the perfect opportunity to do that. Firstly, whereas Hogsmeade has fewer ties to major wizarding conflicts, Diagon Alley is known to haveDeath Eaterinfluence, particularly through Knockturn Alley. In Knockturn Alley, perhapsHogwarts Legacy 2players could even participate in illegal trade deals and dark magic.
Diagon Alley Would Feature Iconic Harry Potter Shops and Landmarks
Another reasonHogwarts Legacy 2should allow players to travel to Diagon Alley is theiconicHarry Pottershopsand landmarks they would be able to visit. Diagon Alley’s Ollivanders, for one, would be both a great bit of fan service and an opportunity to get even better wands than the wand shop in Hogsmeade provides if the sequel chooses to lean into RPG a bit more than its predecessor. Additionally, whileHogwarts Legacylets players visit Gringotts in a limited capacity, perhaps the sequel could feature a fully explorable Gringotts this time.
Hogwarts Legacy 2has an opportunity to expand the first game’s world in a unique way, and Diagon Alley is the perfect setting to make that happen. With its mix of charm and danger, the iconic wizarding street could serve as both a commercial hub and an opportunity for darker storytelling.IfHogwarts Legacy 2really did choose to include Diagon Alley, it could offer an even more immersive take on theHarry Potteruniverse that truly feels like part of a significant next step forward for the franchise.
