Wizard with a wand, but not the one: Hogwarts Legacy will create a transgender character

Bloomberg Editor Jason Schreier reports that the role project Hogwarts Legacytaking place in the universe “Harry potter“, will make your hero transgender. To do this, the character editor will provide options for adjusting the voice, body type and gender position.

According to informed sources, at the very beginning of the passage, players will be asked to create their own character in the editor, where you can choose a male or female voice regardless of the body. Then you have to decide who his character will be – a sorceress or a wizard. This will affect which bedroom the hero lives in at Hogwarts and how other characters address him.

It is reported that the developers decided to take a step towards inclusiveness after last year’s scandal over the creator of the series. Joanne Rowling, which arose from the writer’s comments, which were considered transphobic. Originally a guide Warner Bros. was doubtful in relation to the wishes of the authors, but in the end the studio gave the go-ahead.

Representatives of the publishing house declined to comment

The release of Hogwarts Legacy will take place in 2023 on Xbox Series X / S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

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