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A recent Warner Bros. Discovery job posting seeking a writer with a “deep understanding of the wizarding world” and experience with “branching narratives” could hint at the possible story direction ofHogwarts Legacy 2. While the originalHogwarts Legacydoes have multiple endings, the game as a whole is mostly linear in its mainline story. Perhaps wanting to add even more variety to the ways players can experience the Wizarding World, this new career listing seems to point to a more complex narrative system forHogwarts Legacy 2.
Released in 2023,Hogwarts Legacyis an open-world action RPG set within the universe of the belovedHarry Potterfranchise. The game was met with massive critical and commercial success, and fans have been keeping their fingers crossed for a sequel to expand upon the lore and world presented inHogwarts Legacy. While there have been rumors ofHogwarts Legacy 2possibly offering online multiplayer, a job listing now has audiences looking forward to a new direction in the game’s storytelling.
According to a Warner Bros. Games career post for a position at Avalanche Software, the company is looking for an experienced writer to become a part of the team behindHogwarts Legacy. Specifically, the listing mentions expertise in “screenwriting and branching dialogue” and an ability to build “compelling, complex, branching narratives.” Desired qualifications include knowledge of the Wizarding World brand and a familiarity with intertwining stories in the realm of RPGs. While the post does not nameHogwarts Legacy 2as the project to be worked on, the previously rumoredHogwarts LegacyDLC was canceled, leaving a sequel as the likely candidate for the desired writer.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Could Be Even Bigger Than the Original
Previousjob listings related toHogwarts Legacyhave also hinted at a more expansive sequel to come, with multiple references to branching storylines spurring speculation of a possible morality system or even more house-specific quests that can only be unlocked if certain story paths are followed. Games likeDetroit Become HumanandThe Casting of Frank Stonefeature intricately branching stories that result in various cutscenes, gameplay sequences, and endings, all of which encourage fans to replay the games multiple times to see all possible moments and outcomes. WhetherHogwarts Legacy 2will receive similar treatment to its story has not been officially announced, but the specifications in the writer job posting make it seem all but confirmed.
Fans have asked for a number of additions toHogwarts Legacy 2, with many noting a number ofmissed opportunities inHogwarts Legacythat could be remedied in a follow-up title. Only time will tell ifHogwarts Legacy 2presents a complex narrative system that lives up to the storytelling of the first game, so interested players will want to stay tuned for any official updates on the highly-anticipated sequel.
