There’s a lot that changes throughout theHarry Potterfranchise. Some characters die, relationships change, the stakes increase, and settings become more diverse. But there are plenty of throughlines that stretch across the entire series, cementing the series' overarching identity even amid constant change. One such throughline isHarry Potter’s penchant formagical beasts, which is something thatHogwarts Legacyembraces wholeheartedly.
Hogwarts Legacyputs magical beasts at the forefront of much of its side content. From fierce and hostile creatures like the Acromantula, to adorable pets like the Puffskein, to the useful Hippogriff and Thestral mounts,Hogwarts Legacyis home to a vast array of magical beasts. In the likely event thatHogwarts Legacygets a sequel, it would be great to see even more magical beasts join the roster, and there are a few that fans have wanted to see for a while.
Magical Beasts That Should Come to Hogwarts Legacy 2
More Dragons
Dragons have often played a prominent role in theHarry Potterfranchise, andHogwarts Legacywas no exception. DuringPoppy Sweeting’s companion quest, players put an end to an underground dragon fighting ring, coming face-to-face with the hulking magical beast on several occasions. Though these encounters are very brief, they’re some ofHogwarts Legacy’s most thrilling, and it’d be great to get even more run-ins with dragons in the inevitable sequel.
Hogwarts Legacy 2could feature an early quest that tells players a series of dragon eggs have been stolen from a traveling merchant. Over the course of the sequel, these dragon eggs could hatch one by one, each hatchling being a different breed of dragon from around the world, such asthe Hungarian Horntail and Chinese Fireball. These dragons could each pose a unique gameplay challenge, such as one requiring the use of stealth and another requiring a simple duel to defeat.
The Basilisk
WhenHogwarts Legacywas first released in 2023, rumors started to pop up claiming that the Basilisk fromHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secretscould be seen slinking around Hogwarts Castle’s hallways. These rumors turned out to be false, butaHogwarts Legacysequelcould finally deliver on the eerie Easter egg.
Demiguise
Referenced in a range of collectible statues in the firstHogwarts Legacy, the Demiguise is a small ape-like creature that can turn itself invisible. The Demiguise can also tell the future, which could have both a narrative and gameplay impact in a potentialHogwarts Legacysequel. For instance, the Demiguise could function similarly toGhost of Tsushima’s Golden Songbird, which leads players to an undiscovered location.
Erkling
The Wizarding World is filled with dangerous creatures, but few are quite as terrifying as the Erkling. A creature from European folklore, the Erkling is an elf-like monster that lures children away from their guardians by singing, laughing, or screeching. Once in their grasp, the Erklings eat the children. The Erklings are a bit darker than theHarry Potterfranchise is used to, but it’d be a great way to inject some oftheWitcher’s horror vibesinto the nextHogwarts Legacy.
Grindylow
A squid-like water demon that’s native to England, Scotland, and Ireland, the Grindylow would be the perfect enemy type ifHogwarts Legacy 2was going to let players explore the watery depths surrounding Hogwarts.
