By Rob Leane

Published: Tuesday, 09 August 2022 at 12:00 am


Warner Bros and Avalanche Games will release Hogwarts Legacy later this year (or so we’ve been promised), but when exactly does this Harry Potter game fit in with the timeline of books, films and stage shows in the Wizarding World?

Since the seven main Harry Potter books were released (and adapted into eight films), the magical franchise has continued to expand with the Fantastic Beasts movies, the Cursed Child stage show and now the Hogwarts Legacy game.

So, when exactly is Hogwarts Legacy set and what does that mean in terms of Harry Potter connections and familiar characters that could appear? Keep on reading and we’ll break it all down for you.

When is Hogwarts Legacy set?

Hogwarts Legacy is set in the late 1800s, placing it before all the books, films and stage shows you may have already seen. The year 1890 seems to be a likely bet, with that particular year appearing on a newspaper clipping in one of the trailers.

At this point in the timeline, according to the game’s official website, “The Wizarding World is fraught with dangers including creatures corrupted by a magical force, sinister witches and wizards, as well as a possible mounting goblin rebellion.”