Hogwarts Legacy Lead Designer Quits Avalanche Software
Hogwarts Legacy’s Lead Designer, Troy Leavitt, announced on his Twitter his departure from Avalanche Software.
The decision came after the now-former Lead Designer’s Youtube channel was discovered, in with he posted videos defending toxic and criminal behavior, attacking social justice movements, and mentioning his support of GamerGate.
You can see below the tweet in which he announced his departure:
In another tweet, Leavitt says: “To clarify: I felt absolutely secure in my position. However, I still wanted to resign for reasons that I will explain in that forthcoming video. I’m in excellent spirits and very pleased with my relationship with WB and Avalanche.”
The channel was broth to light last month, thanks to posts made by Liam Robertson on Twitter.
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Since its announcement, Hogwarts Legacy hasn’t had an easy life, firstly because of JK Rowling’s series of tweets and comments, with mortified fans and all involved in the franchise, and now with the Troy Leavitt incident.
The game promises to bring players an experience never seen before, with the ability to fully customize each avatar, and the opportunity to explore the beloved universe of the franchise freely.
You can check the games announcement trailer and its official synopsis below:
“Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover fantastic beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents, and become the wizard you want to be.
Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. You have received a late acceptance to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and soon discover that you are no ordinary student: you possess an unusual ability to perceive and master Ancient Magic. Only you can decide if you will protect this secret for the good of all, or yield to the temptation of more sinister magic.
Discover the feeling of living at Hogwarts as you make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it.”
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Hogwarts Legacy will be released in 2022 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. We can only hope that the title will succeed in bringing the experienced dream by many players and honor the franchise and its many teachings.
