With Hogwarts Legacy nearing its launch next year, we’re getting some more gameplay footage that features some of the game’s combat and systems. The recent Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Showcase 2 livestream revealed some exciting new details regarding the upcoming fantasy RPG. 

Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Showcase 2 Video:

Hogwarts Legacy lets you fly around the world using brooms, and you can customize these rooms in a couple of ways. You can change the physical looks of the broom if you’re looking for a particular aesthetic, and you can also unlock special upgrades to make your broom better for travel. 

The broom isn’t the only method of getting around, either. There are flying mounts in this game, such as the Onyx Hippogriff, an exclusive mount that you can get by pre-ordering any edition of Hogwarts Legacy. Flying mounts aren’t necessarily better than brooms in terms of transportation, so players can choose which method of traversal works best for them.

Another feature that really changes the immersive experience of Hogwarts Legacy is the game’s seasons. The environment will look different depending on what season you’re currently in, with new gameplay footage showcasing a snow-filled landscape during winter.

One highly-anticipated element of Hogwarts Legacy was its combat, and it seems the devs want to keep it as true to the source material as possible. The wand-based combat is very different…