Hogwarts Legacymay have been the highest-selling game of 2023, but there were still plenty of ways the wizard-fueled RPG could be improved in its potential sequel. A DLC forHogwarts Legacymay have recently been reportedly canceled, but there are still plans for a follow-up game.Hogwarts Legacyisn’t the only major action adventure sequel in the works, though.
Far Cry 7has been anticipated for a while now. Ubisoft’s franchise has always been focused on sweat-inducing survival stories, and whileFar CryandHogwarts Legacyapproach the action adventure genre in completely different ways, the two find themselves parallel to one another. WhileFar Cry 7needs to improve its hero,Hogwarts Legacy 2is in need of a stronger villain.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 and Far Cry 7 Have the Same Problem, But With Opposite Characters
Hogwarts Legacy’s Villain Problem
The Goblin Ranrok served as the main antagonist forHogwarts Legacy, and while having a Goblin as the main villain was an intriguing road to go down, he felt quite lackluster in the long run. His weak motivation made him feel one-dimensional, which ultimately kept the story from reaching its full potential. When it comes to being a truly compelling villain,Ranrok sadly missed the mark, so hopefullyHogwarts Legacy 2comes out swinging with a larger-than-life villain.
With Ranrok being a weaker villain than hoped for, it at least makesHogwarts Legacy’s protagonist shine a little bit more. Of course,Hogwarts Legacy 2’s main characterwould likely benefit from a much stronger backstory, but thanks to the game’s RPG approach, players are able to customize their character’s personality more.
HBO’s in-development live-actionHarry Potteradaptation has recently announced some of its cast, with John Lithgow set to portray Dumbledore. Janet McTeer plays McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu plays Snape, and Nick Frost will play Hagrid. Casting for Harry, Ron, and Hermione has yet to be announced.
Far Cry’s Scene-Stealing Villains Leave Far Cry 7 With a Protagonist Crisis
Over the years,Far Cryhas featured some of the most iconic villains in gaming. Vaas Montenegro, Joseph Seed, and Pagan Min are just a few of the antagonists that play the star of the show with their giant personalities. From pirates to cult leaders,Far Cryknows how to present a compelling villainthat players hate to love.
However, when it comes to its lead characters,theFar Cryfranchiseoften finds itself without a strong hero to go up against the intimidating personalities of its villains. Jason Brody can be seen as an outlier, but ultimately, a lot of theFar Cryleads are found lacking depth. This can make it incredibly hard to form an emotional connection with these main characters, making any consequence of their actions fall flat.
Rumors and leaks have claimed thatFar Cry 7will take place on an island off the coast of Korea. While compelling, this has yet to be confirmed by Ubisoft, so it should be met with skepticism.
The Future of Both Franchises Remains a Mystery
While the two series may be in opposite boats when it comes to how specific characters are addressed, they also find themselves in incredibly similar situations regarding release plans. Right now, there is no clear launch window for either of these games, leaving their respective fan bases waiting for any sign of good news.The nextFar Crygameis hopefully around the corner, and with HBO now working on a live-actionHarry Potterseries,Hogwarts Legacy 2would likely release around the time of the show’s premiere.
