As someone who sank over a hundred hours into Hogwarts Legacy back in 2023, I still remember the thrill of stepping through the gates of Hogwarts for the first time. The castle was breathtaking, the spellcasting felt crisp, and the sheer fantasy of being a student at the world's most famous wizarding school was realized in a way no game had ever managed. But after the credits rolled and I'd explored every corner of the Scottish Highlands, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing. Now, in 2026, with still no official word on a sequel, I find myself daydreaming about what Avalanche Software could do with a second outing. If a sequel is indeed inevitable—and given the game's massive sales, it feels like a safe bet—here's my personal wishlist for how it could improve on an already beloved foundation.

Give My Character a Real Backstory

One of the strangest omissions in Hogwarts Legacy was the complete silence around my character's origins. Was I muggle-born? Half-blood? Pure-blood? The game never said, and that elephant in the room made it hard to feel truly immersed in the wizarding world. In a sequel, I want to choose my blood status and have it matter—maybe it affects how certain NPCs treat me, or opens up unique dialogue options. It's a small detail that would go a long way toward making my character feel like a real person rather than a blank slate with a wand.

Let Me Build a Class (or At Least a Playstyle)

Don't get me wrong—having access to every spell in the game was fun, but it also made combat feel a bit shallow. There were no real trade-offs, no tough choices about which abilities to prioritize. I'd love to see a loose class system in the sequel, something that encourages me to specialize. Maybe I want to be a stealthy curse-slinger, or a support-focused healer, or a brute-force duelist. Even a soft class system would dramatically increase replay value, because I'd actually have a reason to start a second playthrough with a different build.

Make the Dark Arts Actually Dark

Here's where Hogwarts Legacy really dropped the ball. Using Unforgivable Curses had zero consequences—no moral weight, no story impact, no downside whatsoever. I could Avada Kedavra my way through the entire game and still be everyone's favorite student. That broke my immersion completely. A sequel needs to make dark magic feel dangerous and costly. I'm not asking for a full-blown morality meter, but something like companion loyalty changes, or being locked out of certain light-side abilities, would add real weight to my choices. It would also tie neatly into the class system I mentioned earlier.

Shrink the Map, Deepen the Castle

I'll be honest: the Scottish Highlands were pretty, but they were also mostly empty. I spent far more time wandering through generic countryside than I did living the student life at Hogwarts. For the sequel, I'd trade a sprawling open world for a smaller, denser map that focuses on the castle and its immediate surroundings. Give me more classes to attend, more student drama to get involved in, more secrets hidden in the hallways. That's the fantasy I signed up for.

A Quick Comparison: What I Want vs. What We Got

Final Thoughts

Hogwarts Legacy was a fantastic foundation—the castle is still one of the most stunning locations I've ever explored in a game, and the core spellcasting feels tight and satisfying. But a sequel has the chance to fix the weak spots and double down on what made the first game magical. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that, somewhere in a Warner Bros. boardroom, someone is greenlighting a follow-up that learns from these mistakes. Until then, I'll be here, replaying the first game and dreaming of a Hogwarts that feels even more alive. 🧙‍♂️✨