A slightly older student allowed the developer to expand the combat and include more mature themes.
Why do you start as a 5th year student in Hogwarts Legacy?
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Hogwarts Legacy: Do You Age and Get Older? - GameRevolution
Hogwarts Legacy 2 should allow us to import our characters from the first game. : r/HarryPotterGame
When does Hogwarts Legacy take place? Harry Potter timeline explained - Dexerto
Can you play Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy? And other burning questions - Polygon
Why you play as a 15-year-old in Hogwarts Legacy
Fans debate whether Hogwarts Legacy romance options are appropriate
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This Hogwarts Legacy Mod sends players to Azkaban for using Unforgivable Curses - The SportsRush
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