Hogwarts Legacy vs Cyberpunk 2077

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: None (Single-Player Only)
• Setting: Wizarding World (Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, Scottish Highlands), Late 1800s
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
• Unique Feature: Immersive Hogwarts Experience, Ancient Magic System, Extensive Spell List, Broom Flight, Magical Beast Taming & Care, Room of Requirement Customization.

• Perspective: First-Person (Third-Person while driving and in photo mode/some cutscenes)
• Multiplayer: None (Single-Player Only)
• Setting: Night City, Free State of Northern California, Year 2077
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia (discontinued)
• Unique Feature: Deep Character Customization & Lifepaths, Extensive Cyberware System, Branching Narrative with Meaningful Choices, Johnny Silverhand (Keanu Reeves), Dense Vertical City Design, Braindance Investigations.

• Natsai 'Natty' Onai (Temporary AI): A Gryffindor student. Accompanies the player on her specific relationship questline missions. Fights alongside the player using her own set of spells and courage. Can transform into an Animagus (gazelle).
  Human (Witch)
• Poppy Sweeting (Temporary AI): A Hufflepuff student. Joins the player during her relationship questline missions, which focus on magical beasts. She uses spells to help pacify or protect creatures and assists in combat against poachers.
  Human (Witch)
• Sebastian Sallow (Temporary AI): A Slytherin student. Accompanies the player throughout his extensive relationship questline, which delves into Dark Arts. He is a skilled duelist and uses a variety of spells, including potentially Unforgivable Curses depending on player choices and story progression.
  Human (Wizard)
• Professor Eleazar Fig (Temporary AI): The player's primary mentor. Accompanies the player on several key main story missions, providing combat support with his proficient spellcasting and offering guidance.
  Human (Wizard)
• Other Temporary Quest-Specific Allies: During various main and side quests, other characters like Lodgok (goblin), Sirona Ryan, or even specific professors might temporarily fight alongside the player or assist with specific tasks. Their abilities are scripted for those encounters.
  Human (Witches/Wizards), Goblin, House-Elf

• Johnny Silverhand (Digital Ghost): Resides in V's head due to the Relic biochip. Provides constant commentary, opinions, and guidance (often unsolicited). During specific story moments or side jobs ('Chippin' In'), V can allow Johnny to temporarily take control of their body, leading to unique interactions and gameplay segments where Johnny's combat style is emphasized.
  Digital Construct / Human (Formerly)
• Jackie Welles (Temporary): V's initial mercenary partner. Fights alongside V in early game missions, providing combat support with his dual pistols and aggressive style. His presence is limited to the prologue and first act.
  Human
• Story-Specific AI Companions (Panam, Judy, River, Takemura, etc.): During their respective questlines, key characters like Panam Palmer, Judy Alvarez, River Ward, Goro Takemura, and others will accompany V on missions, providing combat support, unique dialogue, and specialized skills (e.g., Panam's driving and sniper skills, Judy's tech/braindance expertise). They are AI-controlled and their presence is scripted for those missions.
  Human
• Summoned Drones/Turrets (Tech Perks & Cyberware): Through certain tech perks or cyberware, V might be able to deploy small combat drones or turrets that act as temporary AI companions, attacking nearby enemies.
  Robotic
• Pets (Cat 'Nibbles', Iguana): V can adopt a cat (Nibbles) and hatch an iguana in their apartment. They are non-combat companions, primarily adding a touch of domesticity and life to V's living space.
  Felis catus / Iguanidae

• Field Guide Pages: Found throughout Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and the Highlands. Revealed by casting Revelio near specific objects, landmarks, or by catching flying pages with Accio. Provide lore, XP, and contribute to leveling up the Field Guide challenge.
• Demiguise Statues / Moons: Small statues of Demiguises holding moons. These can only be collected at night. Turning the moons in to Gladwin Moon (the Hogwarts caretaker) is part of a side quest to upgrade the Alohomora spell, allowing the player to unlock higher-level locks (Level I, II, III).
• Merlin Trials: 95 ancient puzzles created by Merlin, scattered throughout the Highlands. Activated by Mallowsweet Leaves. Solving each puzzle (which involves using various spells like Lumos, Accio, Depulso, Confringo, Flipendo to manipulate objects) rewards XP and contributes to increasing the player's maximum gear inventory capacity.
• Ancient Magic Hotspots: Locations where traces of powerful Ancient Magic linger. Interacting with them often involves a small environmental puzzle or collecting motes of magic, and permanently increases the player's Ancient Magic meter capacity.
• Collection Chests: Chests containing collectible items for the Room of Requirement (Conjuration spellcrafts for decoration/utility, Trait recipes for gear enchanting) or Wand Handles (cosmetic). Found in Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, hamlets, and dungeons.
• Astronomy Tables: Specific locations with stone tables where the player, at night, can use a telescope to align stars and reveal a constellation. Rewards XP and cosmetic items.
• Landing Platforms: Raised platforms found throughout the Highlands. Successfully landing a broom on each one contributes to a challenge and rewards XP.
• Infamous Foes: Marked on the map, these are unique, named enemies (dark wizards, powerful beasts, etc.) that are tougher than their regular counterparts. Defeating all of them is a tracked challenge and rewards XP/gear.
• Balloons (Over Highlands): Sets of five balloons floating in the air in various parts of the Highlands. Popping all five in a set with broom flight rewards XP.

• Iconic Weapons: Unique named weapons with special abilities, stats, and often unique visual designs. Obtained from specific enemies, as quest rewards, or found in hidden locations. Can be upgraded.
• Tarot Card Graffiti (Mystical Murals): 20 (base game) + 2 (Phantom Liberty) large, glowing tarot card murals painted on walls throughout Night City and Dogtown. Finding them is part of the 'Fool on the Hill' side job and they are narrated by Misty, tying into themes of fate and V's journey.
• Cyberpsycho Sightings (Mini-Bosses): 17 individuals who have succumbed to cyberpsychosis. Regina Jones tasks V with neutralizing them (lethally or non-lethally) for study. Each encounter is a unique mini-boss fight.
• NCPD Scanner Hustles (Reported Crimes): Numerous dynamic events marked on the map, including Assaults in Progress, Reported Crimes, and Organized Crime Activities. Completing them by neutralizing criminals and looting evidence provides XP, street cred, and money.
• Shards (Lore & Skill Shards): Data shards containing text logs, audio recordings, or even software that grants a free Perk Point or levels up a skill. Found extensively throughout Night City, providing lore and character progression.
• Johnny Silverhand's Belongings (Car, Gun, Clothing Items): Various iconic items that belonged to Johnny Silverhand can be found or acquired by V, allowing them to partially adopt his look and use his signature gear. Part of the 'Chippin' In' side job line.
• Vehicles (Purchasable & Stealable): While not 'collectibles' in the traditional sense, acquiring a garage full of diverse vehicles (cars, motorcycles) by purchasing them from Fixers or finding/stealing unique ones is a major side activity for many players.

• Wizarding World (1800s)
• Ancient Magic
• Good vs. Evil
• Discovery & Exploration
• Student Life at Hogwarts
• Goblin Rebellion
• Dark Arts
• Magical Creatures
• Choice & Consequence (Minor)
• Legacy & Heritage

• Cyberpunk
• Transhumanism
• Corporate Power & Dystopia
• Megacities
• Identity & Self
• Immortality
• Rebellion
• Artificial Intelligence
• Inequality
• The Price of Fame
• Loss & Memory
• Cybernetics

• Wand (Customizable Core, Wood, Length, Flexibility): Primary Magic Catalyst
  The player's primary tool for casting spells. While cosmetic aspects like wand handles can be changed, the core, wood, length, and flexibility chosen at Ollivanders (or found/awarded) are fixed but generally do not significantly impact gameplay stats beyond flavor. Spell effectiveness comes from learned spells and talents.
• Combat Spells (Damage, Control, Force): Offensive Magic
  Spells used directly in combat. Damage spells (Confringo, Incendio, Diffindo), Control spells (Levioso, Glacius, Arresto Momentum), Force spells (Accio, Depulso, Flipendo). Can be chained into combos and upgraded via Talents.
• Essential Spells (Utility, Transfiguration, Charms): Non-Combat / Puzzle Solving Magic
  Spells required for exploration, puzzle-solving, and interacting with the world. Includes Revelio, Lumos, Alohomora, Reparo, Wingardium Leviosa, Disillusionment Charm, and various Transfiguration spells for the Room of Requirement.
• Dark Arts Spells (Unforgivable Curses - Optional): Forbidden Offensive Magic
  Players can choose to learn and use the three Unforgivable Curses: Avada Kedavra (killing curse), Crucio (torture curse), and Imperio (control curse). These are very powerful but their use may have narrative or character implications (though direct game system punishment is minimal).
• Ancient Magic (Throws & Finishers): Special Powerful Magic
  The player's unique ability. Ancient Magic meter fills during combat, allowing for powerful environmental throws (using objects highlighted in blue) or devastating finisher moves on weakened enemies.
• Potions (Edurus, Maxima, Focus, Invisibility, Thunderbrew, etc.): Craftable Consumables (Buffs/Effects)
  Brewed in the Room of Requirement or Potions class. Provide temporary buffs like increased defense (Edurus), increased spell damage (Maxima), reduced spell cooldowns (Focus), invisibility, or offensive AoE effects (Thunderbrew).
• Combat Plants (Venomous Tentacula, Mandrake, Chinese Chomping Cabbage): Deployable Magical Flora
  Grown in the Room of Requirement or Herbology class. Can be deployed in combat to attack, stun, or distract enemies automatically.

• Power Weapons: Conventional Firearms (Ricochet)
  Standard firearms (pistols, SMGs, rifles, shotguns, LMGs) that fire conventional bullets. Bullets can ricochet off surfaces, allowing for trick shots. Most common weapon type, highly customizable with scopes, muzzles, and mods.
• Tech Weapons: Electromagnetic Firearms (Charge & Penetrate)
  Advanced firearms that can be charged up to fire powerful projectiles capable of penetrating cover and hitting enemies behind walls. Often have a distinct visual and sound design. Require Technical Ability attribute for full potential.
• Smart Weapons: Guided Projectile Firearms (Homing)
  Futuristic firearms that fire self-guided projectiles that can track and home in on tagged enemies, even around cover. Require a Smart Link cyberware implant in V's hands to use effectively. Often tied to Intelligence attribute.
• Melee Weapons (Blades & Blunt): Close Quarters Combat (Various)
  Includes katanas, knives, machetes, baseball bats, crowbars, hammers, and unique iconic melee weapons. Combat style varies from fast slashes to heavy stunning blows. Can be modded.
• Cyberware Weapons (Arm Implants): Cybernetic Melee/Ranged
  Powerful weapons integrated directly into V's cybernetic arms: Mantis Blades (extendable arm blades for lethal melee), Gorilla Arms (enhance strength for blunt melee and ripping open doors/turrets), Monowire (a charged fiber optic whip for slicing enemies), Projectile Launch System (fires various explosive or non-lethal projectiles).
• Throwables (Grenades): Explosive/Utility
  Various types of grenades including Fragmentation, EMP, Incendiary, Recon (tags enemies), and Biohazard. Used for area denial, crowd control, or specific tactical advantages.
• Iconic Weapons: Unique Named Variants
  Special, named versions of existing weapons (Power, Tech, Smart, Melee) with unique appearances, enhanced stats, and often special properties or effects. Found as quest rewards, looted from specific enemies, or crafted from specs. Highly sought after.

• Robes & Cloaks: The primary chest and outer layer clothing. Provide Offensive and Defensive stats. Various styles reflecting Hogwarts houses, wizarding fashion of the era, or specialized gear (e.g., Quidditch robes - though Quidditch isn't playable). Can have Trait slots.
• Outfits (Full Sets): Some gear pieces form a named set (e.g., Dark Arts Set, Legendary Set). While there isn't a direct 'set bonus' for wearing all pieces, they often have a cohesive visual style and strong individual stats/traits.
• Headwear (Hats, Helmets, Spectacles): Various types of headgear, from traditional wizarding hats and school beanies to more protective helmets or simple spectacles. Provide Offensive and Defensive stats and can have Trait slots.
• Handwear (Gloves): Gloves that offer minor Offensive and Defensive stats and can have Trait slots.
• Neckwear (Scarves, Necklaces): Scarves representing Hogwarts houses or other decorative neckwear. Provide Offensive and Defensive stats and can have Trait slots.
• Facewear (Masks): Various masks, from simple to ornate. Provide Offensive and Defensive stats and can have Trait slots.
• Traits (Gear Enchantments): Passive bonuses that can be applied to gear pieces with Trait slots at an Enchanted Loom in the Room of Requirement. Traits can increase damage of specific spell types, enhance defense against certain enemies, boost Ancient Magic generation, or provide other utility effects. Traits are learned by completing challenges or rescuing beasts.
• Gear Quality (Well-Appointed, Superb, Extraordinary, Legendary): Gear items have different quality tiers, indicated by color (Green, Blue, Purple, Gold). Higher quality gear has better base stats (Offense/Defense) and more/higher-level Trait slots. Gear can be upgraded at the Enchanted Loom using materials from magical beasts.

• Outer Clothing (Jackets, Coats, Vests): Provides Armor rating, which contributes to damage reduction. Can have mod slots for adding passive bonuses (e.g., increased critical chance, resistance to specific damage types, reduced recoil). Style varies greatly.
• Inner Clothing (Shirts, Tops, Bodysuits): Provides Armor rating and potentially mod slots. Contributes to overall look and protection.
• Headwear (Hats, Helmets, Glasses, Masks, Kerchiefs): Provides Armor rating and often mod slots. Glasses/visors can sometimes offer minor UI enhancements or zoom capabilities through mods. Masks used for anonymity or aesthetic.
• Facewear (Masks, Cybernetic Faceplates): Provides Armor and sometimes unique perks or mod slots. Cybernetic faceplates are more integrated.
• Legwear (Pants, Skirts, Shorts): Provides Armor rating and can have mod slots.
• Footwear (Boots, Shoes, Sneakers): Provides Armor rating and sometimes mod slots for perks like quieter movement or reduced fall damage.
• Special Outfits / Full Body Sets: Complete outfits (e.g., corpo suit, netrunner suit, nomad gear) that provide an overall Armor rating and sometimes set bonuses or unique appearances. Some are iconic or tied to specific factions/quests.
• Subdermal Armor (Cyberware): A type of cyberware implant that directly increases V's base Armor rating. Multiple tiers available for increasing damage resistance.

• School Robes (Hogwarts House Specific): Players wear Hogwarts school robes, the appearance of which is determined by the House they are sorted into (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin). Various styles of robes can be acquired, from standard issue to more ornate versions.
• Cloaks & Capes: A wide variety of cloaks and capes can be equipped over robes or other attire, offering different visual styles and contributing to Offense/Defense stats. Some are plain, others are intricately designed or faction-themed.
• Outfits (Full Sets & Individual Pieces): Beyond school uniforms, players can equip various outfits suitable for different occasions or reflecting different wizarding fashions of the 1890s (e.g., formal wear, adventuring gear, Dark Arts attire). These are often found as sets (Headwear, Facewear, Handwear, Neckwear, Cloak/Robe, Outfit) but pieces can sometimes be mixed, though the game primarily uses full outfit slots for the body.
• Headwear (Wizard Hats, Beanies, Helmets, Spectacles): A wide range of hats (pointed wizard hats, top hats, school beanies), helmets (for more protective looks), and spectacles. Provide Offense/Defense stats and Trait slots.
• Facewear (Masks, Half-Masks): Various masks that can be equipped, from simple cloth masks to more elaborate ceremonial or protective ones. Provide Offense/Defense stats and Trait slots.
• Handwear (Gloves): Different styles of gloves, from simple leather to more ornate or armored variants. Provide Offense/Defense stats and Trait slots.
• Neckwear (Scarves, Amulets - cosmetic): Scarves (often house-themed) and other decorative neckwear. Provide Offense/Defense stats and Trait slots.
• Transmogrification (Change Appearance): Players can change the visual appearance of any equipped gear piece to look like any other gear piece of the same type they have collected, while retaining the stats of the originally equipped item. This allows for fashion flexibility without sacrificing stats.

• Outerwear (Jackets, Coats, Vests): Extensive selection of jackets (biker, bomber, trench coats, armored vests, etc.) in various styles (corpo, nomad, streetkid, netrunner) and materials. Offers Armor and mod slots.
• Innerwear (Shirts, T-Shirts, Tank Tops, Bodysuits): Wide variety of shirts and tops, from casual to formal, often reflecting different subcultures of Night City. Provides Armor and mod slots.
• Headwear (Hats, Caps, Helmets, Bandanas, Headbands, Visors): Large assortment of headgear. Helmets offer more protection. Visors and some cybernetic headwear can have unique properties or mod slots.
• Facewear (Glasses, Goggles, Masks, Cybernetic Optics): Includes sunglasses, protective goggles, gas masks, decorative masks, and cybernetic eye/face implants. Can offer Armor and mod slots.
• Legwear (Pants, Trousers, Skirts, Shorts, Leggings): Diverse options for lower body clothing, including jeans, cargo pants, corporate slacks, tactical pants, and more. Provides Armor and mod slots.
• Footwear (Boots, Sneakers, High Heels, Sandals): Variety of shoes to match different styles, from heavy combat boots to stylish sneakers or formal shoes. Offers Armor and sometimes mod slots for perks like quieter movement.
• Special Outfits / Full Body Sets (Netrunner Suit, Corpo Suit, Nomad Gear, Hazmat Suit, etc.): Complete, pre-designed outfits that often provide a cohesive look and good Armor. Some are tied to specific factions, professions, or quests. Can have multiple mod slots.
• Wardrobe & Transmog System (Post 1.6 Update): Players can save created outfits in their apartment wardrobe and use a transmogrification system to apply the appearance of any owned clothing item to their equipped gear, allowing for optimal stats with desired aesthetics.

Hogwarts Legacy features a large open world encompassing Hogwarts castle itself (with its many iconic locations like the Great Hall, common rooms, classrooms, secret passages), Hogsmeade village, and the expansive surrounding Scottish Highlands. Key explorable regions in the Highlands include the Forbidden Forest, various hamlets (like Upper Hogsfield, Feldcroft, Irondale), vast lochs, coastal areas, and numerous ancient ruins, caves, and Merlin Trials. While not a 1:1 scale, the world is substantial and filled with detail. Travel between distinct major areas (like Hogwarts and Hogsmeade interiors vs. the open Highlands) often involves short loading transitions. The map size is estimated to be significant, offering many hours of exploration (e.g., comparisons place it around 7-10 sq km for the main Highlands overworld, plus the dense interiors of Hogwarts and Hogsmeade).

Night City is a vast and incredibly dense urban open world, divided into six main districts: Watson (run-down, industrial, diverse), Westbrook (upscale, Japantown, corporate plazas), City Center (corporate heart, skyscrapers), Heywood (residential, diverse socio-economic areas, Valentinos turf), Santo Domingo (industrial, working-class, 6th Street turf), and Pacifica (once a resort district, now impoverished and dangerous, Voodoo Boys turf). The surrounding Badlands (desert outskirts) are also explorable. The city is known for its verticality and intricate layout.

• Broomsticks (Various Models): Primary Aerial Mount / Traversal
  The player's primary means of fast aerial travel across the open world of the Highlands and around Hogwarts. Various broom models can be purchased from merchants in Hogsmeade, offering different visual styles (stats are generally uniform but can be upgraded for speed/acceleration via quests). Required for broom races and accessing some high locations.
• Flying Mounts (Magical Beasts: Hippogriff, Thestral, Graphorn - Limited): Alternate Aerial & Ground Mounts
  Players can acquire and ride certain magical beasts as mounts. Hippogriffs (e.g., Highwing) and Thestrals (often from Deluxe/Pre-order editions) offer flight capabilities similar to brooms but with a different feel and appearance. The Graphorn is a powerful, armored ground mount acquired through a specific quest, capable of charging through obstacles. These mounts are summoned via the gear wheel.
• Floo Flames (Fast Travel Network): Map Traversal Mechanic
  A network of magical fireplaces (Floo Network) located throughout Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and the Highlands. Once a Floo Flame location is discovered and activated, the player can use it (or any other activated Floo Flame) to instantly travel to any other known Floo Flame point on the map.
• Traversal on Foot (Walking, Running, Sprinting, Climbing, Swimming): Player Locomotion
  Standard on-foot movement for exploring interiors, navigating tight spaces, and engaging in combat. Includes basic climbing on ledges and swimming in bodies of water.

• Cars (Economy, Executive, Sport, Hypercar, Heavy Duty, Utility): Land Vehicle (Wheeled)
  A vast selection of cars across numerous fictional manufacturers and classes, reflecting Night City's diverse automotive landscape. Vehicles can be purchased, stolen, or awarded. Extensive visual customization is limited, but performance varies. Some vehicles feature mounted weapons (added post-2.0/Phantom Liberty).
• Motorcycles (Street, Sport, Chopper): Land Vehicle (Two-Wheeled)
  Various motorcycles for fast and agile urban traversal, including iconic bikes like Jackie's Arch or the Kusanagi Yaiba. Offer a different driving experience and allow V to use one-handed weapons while riding.
• Trucks & Vans (Industrial, Commercial): Land Vehicle (Wheeled - Heavy)
  Larger vehicles like pickup trucks, vans, semi-trucks, and industrial vehicles. Slower but more durable. Some can be used for specific missions or carrying large items.
• Armored Vehicles & Weaponized Vehicles (Post 2.0 / Phantom Liberty): Land Vehicle (Combat Focused)
  Certain vehicles, especially those added or enhanced with later updates and the Phantom Liberty expansion, come equipped with mounted machine guns, rocket launchers, or other offensive capabilities, enabling vehicle combat.
• AVs (Aerodynes - NPC/Mission Specific): Aerial Vehicle (Flying Car - Primarily NPC)
  Flying vehicles (AVs) are a common sight in Night City's skies, used by corporations, law enforcement, and the wealthy. While V cannot freely pilot them in the base game, they feature prominently in cutscenes and specific mission sequences. Some limited player control might occur in scripted events.
• Public Transit (NCART Metro - Fast Travel): Mass Transit System
  The Night City Area Rapid Transit (NCART) system features metro stations across the city. Initially just fast travel points, later updates allowed players to actually ride the metro trains and look out at the city.

• Cats (Domestic): Felis catus
  Ambient Domesticated/Stray Wildlife. V can adopt a cat named Nibbles.
• Dogs (Domestic / Stray): Canis familiaris
  Ambient Domesticated/Stray Wildlife. Less common than cats in interactive roles.
• Pigeons & Other Birds: Aves (Various)
  Ambient Urban Wildlife, contribute to city atmosphere.
• Rats & Cockroaches: Rodentia / Blattodea
  Ambient Urban Wildlife, found in run-down areas, adding to grim atmosphere.
• Iguana (Pet): Iguanidae
  V can acquire an Iguana egg and hatch it as a pet for their apartment.
• Fish (Aquarium): Pisces (Various Ornamental)
  Decorative, can be found in some environments or as part of V's apartment customization.

• Player Character (Customizable): Protagonist / New Fifth-Year Hogwarts Student
  A highly customizable character (appearance, voice, Hogwarts House - Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin). Possesses a rare connection to Ancient Magic, making them a key figure in a brewing conflict involving goblins and dark wizards.
• Professor Eleazar Fig: Ally / Mentor / Hogwarts Professor (Magical Theory)
  A kind, knowledgeable, and adventurous Hogwarts professor who recognizes the player's unique abilities and acts as their primary mentor in investigating Ancient Magic and the looming threats. His wife, Miriam, was also researching Ancient Magic before her death.
• Ranrok: Main Antagonist / Goblin Rebellion Leader
  The ruthless and powerful leader of a goblin rebellion. He harbors a deep hatred for wizards and seeks to harness the power of Ancient Magic to overthrow wizardkind and claim what he believes is rightfully goblin property.
• Victor Rookwood: Main Antagonist / Dark Wizard / Ashwinder Leader
  A descendant of a notorious dark wizard family and leader of the Ashwinders, a gang of dark wizards and witches. He allies with Ranrok to exploit Ancient Magic for his own nefarious purposes.
• Sebastian Sallow: Companion / Slytherin Student
  A charismatic and ambitious Slytherin student who befriends the player. He is desperate to find a cure for his twin sister Anne, who is afflicted by a dark curse. His quest leads him to explore forbidden magic, presenting moral dilemmas for the player. His relationship questline is extensive.
• Natsai 'Natty' Onai: Companion / Gryffindor Student
  A brave and principled Gryffindor student who transferred to Hogwarts from Uagadou, the largest wizarding school in Africa. She is skilled in Transfiguration and seeks to fight injustice. Her relationship questline involves dealing with poachers and dark wizards.
• Poppy Sweeting: Companion / Hufflepuff Student
  A kind-hearted and empathetic Hufflepuff student with a deep love and understanding of magical beasts. She is concerned about their mistreatment by poachers. Her relationship questline focuses on rescuing and protecting various magical creatures.
• Professor Matilda Weasley: Ally / Deputy Headmistress / Transfiguration Professor
  A stern but fair Gryffindor and the Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts. She guides the player through their initial catch-up studies and introduces them to the Room of Requirement.
• Professor Dinah Hecat: Ally / Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor
  An experienced and no-nonsense DADA professor who provides the player with crucial combat spells and assignments.
• Professor Abraham Ronen: Ally / Charms Professor
  A jovial and enthusiastic Charms professor.
• Professor Mirabel Garlick: Ally / Herbology Professor
  A cheerful and passionate Herbology professor.
• Professor Aesop Sharp: Ally / Potions Master
  A stern and exacting former Auror who now teaches Potions.
• Headmaster Phineas Nigellus Black: Neutral Figure / Headmaster of Hogwarts
  The unpopular and largely disinterested Headmaster of Hogwarts, an ancestor of Sirius Black. Often more concerned with his status than the students' well-being.
• Lodgok: Ally / Goblin Dissident
  A goblin who once worked with Miriam Fig and disagrees with Ranrok's violent methods. He provides crucial information to the player.
• Sirona Ryan: Ally / Owner of the Three Broomsticks
  The welcoming transgender witch owner of the Three Broomsticks pub in Hogsmeade. A source of information and quests.
• Deek: Ally / House-Elf
  A helpful house-elf who assists the player in the Room of Requirement, guiding them in its use and customization, and in caring for magical beasts.

• V (Valerie/Vincent): Protagonist (Mercenary)
  The player-customizable protagonist. V's background (Lifepath: Nomad, Streetkid, Corpo) influences early story and dialogue options. After a heist gone wrong, V's consciousness is intertwined with Johnny Silverhand's due to the Relic biochip, leading to a desperate search for a cure.
• Johnny Silverhand: Deuteragonist / Digital Ghost / Rockerboy Legend
  A charismatic and rebellious iconic rockerboy and anarchist who died decades before 2077. His digital ghost is imprinted on the Relic biochip and becomes a constant presence in V's mind, offering cynical commentary, guidance, and sometimes taking control. Portrayed and voiced by Keanu Reeves.
• Jackie Welles: Ally / V's Best Friend & Merc Partner
  V's initial partner in crime and close friend. A loyal and ambitious mercenary dreaming of hitting the major leagues in Night City. His fate is a significant early plot point.
• Judy Alvarez: Ally / Braindance Technician / Potential Romantic Interest
  A skilled braindance technician and member of the Moxes gang. She becomes a key ally to V, helping with investigations and dealing with personal struggles. A potential romantic interest for female V.
• Panam Palmer: Ally / Nomad (Aldecaldos) / Potential Romantic Interest
  A fiercely independent former member of the Aldecaldos nomad clan. She enlists V's help for various operations in the Badlands and becomes a crucial ally. A potential romantic interest for male V.
• River Ward: Ally / NCPD Detective / Potential Romantic Interest
  An NCPD detective who seeks V's help in solving a personal case. He is principled but often disillusioned with the system. A potential romantic interest for female V.
• Kerry Eurodyne: Ally / Rockerboy / Potential Romantic Interest
  Johnny Silverhand's former bandmate from Samurai. Now an older, established musician struggling with his legacy and new challenges. A potential romantic interest for male V.
• Viktor Vektor: Ally / Ripperdoc
  A skilled and trustworthy Ripperdoc who serves as V's primary cyberware installer and medical contact. A fatherly figure to V.
• Misty Olszewski: Ally / Esoteric Shop Owner
  Owner of Misty's Esoterica, Jackie's girlfriend, and a friend to V. She provides spiritual guidance and tarot readings.
• Goro Takemura: Ally / Former Arasaka Bodyguard
  The loyal former bodyguard of Saburo Arasaka. After Saburo's death, he seeks V's help to uncover the truth and bring justice, becoming an unlikely ally.
• Adam Smasher: Antagonist / Arasaka Cyborg Enforcer
  A monstrous, almost fully cybernetic Arasaka enforcer. A legendary and terrifying figure in Night City, responsible for Johnny Silverhand's death. Serves as a major recurring threat.
• Yorinobu Arasaka: Antagonist / Heir to Arasaka Corporation
  Saburo Arasaka's rebellious son and the current head of the Arasaka Corporation after his father's demise. His actions are central to the main conflict.
• Fixers (Dexter DeShawn, Rogue Amendiares, Wakako Okada, Mr. Hands, etc.): Quest Givers / Information Brokers
  Influential figures in Night City's underworld who provide V with gigs (jobs), contracts, and information. Each fixer controls a specific territory or type of operation.

• Main Questline (Ancient Magic & Ranrok's Rebellion)
  A series of core narrative quests following the player's journey as a new fifth-year student at Hogwarts, their discovery of a unique connection to Ancient Magic, and their efforts to uncover a dangerous conspiracy involving the goblin Ranrok, dark wizard Victor Rookwood, and the hidden repositories of this powerful magic. Involves attending classes, exploring ancient trials, and major confrontations.
• Relationship Questlines (Natsai Onai, Poppy Sweeting, Sebastian Sallow)
  Three extensive, multi-part optional storylines focusing on the player's friendship with one of three key Hogwarts classmates. Each questline delves into the companion's personal story, motivations, and challenges, often involving unique adventures, moral choices, and special rewards related to that companion (e.g., Natsai's involves fighting poachers and injustice, Poppy's focuses on magical beasts, Sebastian's explores Dark Arts and a family curse).
• Assignments (Professor's Tasks)
  Short tasks given by Hogwarts professors to teach the player new spells. These typically involve completing a prerequisite activity (e.g., using a specific potion, collecting ingredients) and then attending a brief lesson to learn the spell (e.g., Incendio, Disillusionment, Diffindo, Bombarda).
• Side Quests (Found in Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and Highlands)
  Numerous optional quests given by various students, professors, residents of Hogsmeade, or inhabitants of the Highlands. These range from simple fetch quests and puzzle-solving to more involved local stories, investigations, or helping someone in need. Rewards typically include XP, Galleons, gear, or cosmetic items.
• Merlin Trials (Mysteries)
  Solve 95 environmental puzzles scattered throughout the Highlands, activated by Mallowsweet Leaves. Each trial requires using specific spells to manipulate objects (e.g., lighting braziers, moving spheres, destroying stone pillars, guiding moths). Completing sets of Merlin Trials increases the player's maximum gear inventory capacity.
• Beast Rescuing & Care (Room of Requirement)
  Find and rescue various magical beasts from poacher camps or the wild using the Nab-Sack. Rescued beasts can be brought to customizable Vivariums in the Room of Requirement, where they can be fed, brushed, and played with to gather valuable crafting materials (e.g., Puffskein Fur, Mooncalf Fur) for gear upgrades and traits.
• Dungeon Exploration (Caves, Tombs, Ruins)
  Explore optional underground areas or ancient ruins often containing enemies, puzzles, Collection Chests (with conjurations or wand handles), gear, and lore items.
• Challenges (Field Guide Sections: Combat, Quests, Exploration, Room of Requirement, Collections)
  A comprehensive list of in-game challenges tracked in the Field Guide. Completing these (e.g., defeat X enemies of a certain type, complete X side quests, collect X Field Guide Pages, brew X potions) rewards XP and unlocks cosmetic gear appearances.

• Main Jobs (Primary Story Campaign)
  A series of core narrative missions that drive V's central quest to find a cure for the Relic biochip and deal with Johnny Silverhand's engram. These involve high-stakes heists, corporate espionage, confrontations with major antagonists, and exploring the deepest secrets of Night City and the Arasaka Corporation.
• Side Jobs (Character Arcs & Major Side Stories)
  Extensive, multi-part optional questlines that delve deeper into the stories of key supporting characters like Panam Palmer, Judy Alvarez, River Ward, Kerry Eurodyne, and Johnny Silverhand himself. These often involve significant choices and can lead to romances or impact V's relationships and potential endings.
• Gigs (Fixer Contracts)
  Smaller, contract-based jobs provided by Night City's Fixers. These are categorized into types like Mercenary Work (e.g., neutralize target, sabotage), SOS: Merc Needed (rescue missions), Thievery (steal an item), Agent Saboteur, Gun for Hire, and Search and Recover. They offer money, street cred, and experience.
• NCPD Scanner Hustles (Assault in Progress, Reported Crime, Organized Crime Activity)
  Dynamic events marked on the map indicating ongoing criminal activity. V can intervene to neutralize criminals and often find lootable evidence or containers. Contributes to clearing out district crime.
• Cyberpsycho Sightings
  Regina Jones tasks V with locating and neutralizing (preferably non-lethally) 17 individuals who have succumbed to cyberpsychosis. Each encounter is a unique mini-boss fight requiring different tactics.
• Vehicle Contracts (Post 2.0 Update)
  Missions from El Capitan involving stealing specific vehicles within a time limit, often involving combat or evading pursuit.
• Braindance Investigations
  Specific missions where V uses a Braindance device to analyze recorded memories, scrubbing through visual, audio, and thermal layers to find clues and solve mysteries. A key investigative tool.
• Phantom Liberty Main Jobs & Gigs (Expansion)
  A new main storyline and set of gigs within the Dogtown district, involving espionage, political intrigue, and working with NUSA agent Solomon Reed and netrunner Songbird to save the NUSA President.

Available in Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition (Dark Arts Pack with cosmetic set, Threstral mount, Dark Arts battle arena, 72 hours early access for digital), and Collector's Edition (Deluxe content + life-size floating ancient magic wand with book base, SteelBook case, Kelpie robe cosmetic).

Available in Standard Edition. A Collector's Edition was released with numerous physical items (V statue, artbook, SteelBook, world compendium, postcards, map, etc.). The game later received a major 2.0 update and the 'Phantom Liberty' expansion, which can be purchased separately or as part of a bundle. An 'Ultimate Edition' bundling the base game and Phantom Liberty was also released.

No major story expansions have been released or announced as of mid-2024. Post-launch support has primarily consisted of patches, quality-of-life updates (like Arachnophobia mode), and making previously platform-exclusive content available to all players. Some cosmetic DLC items were available via pre-orders or deluxe editions.

The game received numerous patches and significant free updates (like the 2.0 update which overhauled perks, cyberware, AI, and police systems). One major paid story expansion, 'Phantom Liberty,' was released, adding a new district (Dogtown), storyline, characters, weapons, and abilities. CD Projekt Red has stated Phantom Liberty is the only planned major expansion.

• Q: Is Hogwarts Legacy set in the same timeline as Harry Potter?
  A: No, Hogwarts Legacy is set in the late 1800s (specifically starting in 1890), over a century before the events of the Harry Potter books and films. While it shares the same wizarding world, it features a new story and original characters, though some familiar names (like Weasley, Black) appear as ancestors.
• Q: Can I choose my Hogwarts House?
  A: Yes, early in the game, the player character is sorted into one of the four Hogwarts Houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. The player can influence the Sorting Hat's decision or directly choose their preferred house. House choice affects common room access, some dialogue, and a house-specific questline.
• Q: Is Quidditch playable in Hogwarts Legacy?
  A: No, Quidditch is not a playable mini-game in Hogwarts Legacy. Headmaster Black cancels the Quidditch season at the start of the school year in the game's narrative, though broom flight for exploration is a key feature.
• Q: Can I learn and use Dark Arts / Unforgivable Curses?
  A: Yes, players have the option to learn and use Dark Arts, including the three Unforgivable Curses (Avada Kedavra, Crucio, Imperio), primarily through Sebastian Sallow's companion questline. Using them does not result in direct game system punishment (like a morality system), but characters may react to their use, and choosing to learn them is a player decision.
• Q: What is the Room of Requirement used for?
  A: The Room of Requirement is a customizable personal hub space for the player within Hogwarts. Here, players can identify and upgrade gear at an Enchanted Loom, brew potions at Potion Stations, grow magical plants at Potting Tables, and set up Vivariums to care for and breed magical beasts rescued from the wild. The room's appearance can be heavily customized with various decorative and functional Conjuration spellcrafts.
• Q: Are there romantic relationships in Hogwarts Legacy?
  A: While players can form strong friendships and complete extensive relationship questlines with companions like Natsai, Poppy, and Sebastian, there are no explicit romantic relationship mechanics or options in the game.

• Q: What are Lifepaths in Cyberpunk 2077, and how do they affect the game?
  A: At the start of the game, players choose one of three Lifepaths for V: Nomad, Streetkid, or Corpo. This choice determines V's starting prologue mission, some unique dialogue options throughout the game that reflect their background, and occasionally offers unique ways to approach or resolve certain quests.
• Q: Is Cyberpunk 2077 fixed now after its troubled launch?
  A: Cyberpunk 2077 received numerous significant patches and updates (notably Patch 1.5, 1.6, and the major 2.0 Update) that addressed many of the bugs, performance issues, and missing features present at launch. The game is now considered to be in a much-improved state, especially on PC and current-gen consoles, though performance can still be demanding.
• Q: Can I customize my character's appearance after starting the game?
  A: Yes, after Patch 1.5, players can change V's appearance (hair, makeup, piercings, some cyberware visuals) at mirrors in their apartments or at Ripperdocs. Initial body type and voice cannot be changed post-character creation.
• Q: What is Braindance (BD)?
  A: Braindance is an in-universe technology that allows users to experience recorded memories and emotions of another person. V uses BDs for investigative purposes, analyzing recordings in an editing mode to find clues by scanning visual, audio, and thermal layers.
• Q: Does Cyberpunk 2077 have multiple endings?
  A: Yes, Cyberpunk 2077 features multiple significantly different endings for the main story, influenced by choices made throughout the game, particularly in the final act and V's relationships with key characters. The Phantom Liberty expansion also has its own set of branching endings that can impact the base game's conclusion.
• Q: What is Phantom Liberty?
  A: Phantom Liberty is the only major paid expansion for Cyberpunk 2077. It's a spy-thriller story that introduces a new district (Dogtown), new characters (including Solomon Reed played by Idris Elba and Songbird), new quests, weapons, cyberware, and abilities. It integrates into the main game but also offers a new potential ending path.

Developed on Unreal Engine 4, Hogwarts Legacy boasts highly detailed and atmospheric environments, particularly the intricate recreation of Hogwarts castle and Hogsmeade. It features impressive lighting, particle effects for spells, detailed character models, and diverse landscapes in the Scottish Highlands. Ray tracing options (Reflections, Shadows, Ambient Occlusion) are available on PC and current-gen consoles, enhancing visual fidelity.

Powered by REDengine 4, Cyberpunk 2077 showcases a visually stunning and incredibly dense Night City, renowned for its neon-drenched streets, towering skyscrapers, detailed interiors, and diverse character designs. It features advanced global illumination, reflections, and particle effects. Ray tracing (including Path Tracing in 'Overdrive Mode' on high-end PCs) significantly enhances visual fidelity with realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections, but is extremely demanding.

Original score composed primarily by Peter Murray, J Scott Rakozy, and Chuck E. Myers, featuring enchanting orchestral themes that evoke the magical atmosphere of the wizarding world and Hogwarts, with distinct motifs for different locations and story beats. Sound design includes intricate magical spell effects, ambient sounds of Hogwarts and its surroundings, and creature vocalizations.

Original score composed by Marcin Przybyłowicz, P. T. Adamczyk, and Paul Leonard-Morgan, featuring a blend of electronic, industrial, synthwave, and rock elements reflecting Night City's atmosphere. Features an extensive list of licensed tracks from various artists (real and fictional in-universe bands like Samurai, fronted by Johnny Silverhand) across multiple in-game radio stations covering diverse genres. Sound design emphasizes futuristic tech, distinct weapon sounds, and the cacophony of a bustling, dangerous city.

Features a clean HUD displaying health, Ancient Magic meter, equipped spells (spell diamonds), and a mini-map. Menus for gear, inventory, talents, map, quests, collections, and owl post are accessible. The Field Guide is a central codex tracking progress, collectibles, and lore. Spell casting uses a customizable diamond system for quick access.

Features a diegetic first-person HUD integrated into V's optical implants, displaying health, ammo, mini-map, objectives, and contextual hacking prompts. The inventory, character (skills, cyberware), journal, and map are accessed through a menu system. Braindances offer a unique investigative UI. Extensive use of in-world UIs on screens and advertisements.

Offers a range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (PC), extensive subtitle and text customization, colorblind modes, options for aim assist/lock-on, options to change QTEs to holds, Arachnophobia mode (changes spider appearances), audio visualizer for important sound cues, and various gameplay settings for difficulty and visual comfort.

Offers a robust suite of accessibility options, including extensive subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), control remapping (full on PC), aim assist options, options to reduce camera motion and screen effects, colorblind modes, UI scaling, options for hold vs. toggle for actions, and various gameplay difficulty modifiers.

• Official PC system requirements from Avalanche Software/WB Games. Performance can vary significantly depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially Hogwarts castle interiors and Hogsmeade), and background applications. An SSD is MANDATORY. Ray tracing features are very demanding.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, high TGP (Total Graphics Power), and excellent cooling. **Hogwarts Legacy is a demanding title on PC, particularly with ray tracing enabled or at higher resolutions. High-end laptop hardware is necessary for an optimal experience.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance, especially with RT.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling in detailed environments.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU is needed for the detailed world, NPC simulation, and physics.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance significantly.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (Super Resolution & Frame Generation - DLSS 3), AMD FSR (1.0, 2.0), and Intel XeSS. Also supports NVIDIA Reflex.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Reflections, Shadows, Ambient Occlusion), View Distance Quality, Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, Effects Quality, Foliage Quality, Population Density, and Post Processing Quality heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is highly recommended for higher resolutions/settings, especially with ray tracing.
• Game Name: Hogwarts Legacy

• Official system requirements from CD Projekt Red (updated post-2.0 patch and Phantom Liberty). Performance can vary significantly depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially dense city centers), and background applications. An SSD is MANDATORY. The game is very demanding, especially with Path Tracing (Overdrive Mode).
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable, but TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling are extremely critical. **Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most graphically and CPU intensive games, particularly with advanced ray tracing. High-end, modern laptop hardware is essential for an enjoyable experience at higher settings.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling, especially during prolonged sessions.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits and good single-core performance will perform better.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM (DDR5 preferred) significantly benefits performance, especially with high CPU load.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (including Super Resolution, Ray Reconstruction, and Frame Generation - DLSS 3/3.5), AMD FSR 2.1, and Intel XeSS 1.1.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing (Reflections, Sun Shadows, Local Shadows, Global Illumination, Path Tracing/Overdrive Mode), Screen Space Reflections Quality, Volumetric Fog Resolution, Crowd Density, Texture Quality, and Level of Detail (LOD) heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with any form of ray tracing.
• Game Name: Cyberpunk 2077

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (Super Resolution & Frame Generation - DLSS 3), AMD FSR (1.0, 2.0), and Intel XeSS. Also supports NVIDIA Reflex.
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Reflections, Shadows, Ambient Occlusion), View Distance Quality, Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, Effects Quality, Foliage Quality, Population Density, and Post Processing Quality heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is highly recommended for higher resolutions/settings, especially with ray tracing.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (including Super Resolution, Ray Reconstruction, and Frame Generation - DLSS 3/3.5), AMD FSR 2.1, and Intel XeSS 1.1.
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing (Reflections, Sun Shadows, Local Shadows, Global Illumination, Path Tracing/Overdrive Mode), Screen Space Reflections Quality, Volumetric Fog Resolution, Crowd Density, Texture Quality, and Level of Detail (LOD) heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with any form of ray tracing.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance, especially with RT.
• Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling in detailed environments.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU is needed for the detailed world, NPC simulation, and physics.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance significantly.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
• Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling, especially during prolonged sessions.
• C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits and good single-core performance will perform better.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM (DDR5 preferred) significantly benefits performance, especially with high CPU load.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.