Summary

• Dragons are a rare but exciting surprise encounter in Hogwarts Legacy.
• A recent player-shared video showcases this unexpected event.

A Hogwarts Legacy player recently encountered a large dragon while exploring the game's expansive world. Approaching its second anniversary, Hogwarts Legacy achieved remarkable success as the best-selling new video game of 2023, captivating Harry Potter fans with its detailed recreation of Hogwarts and its surroundings, including Hogsmeade and the Forbidden Forest.

While not central to the Harry Potter franchise, dragons do feature in Hogwarts Legacy, albeit sparingly. One questline with Poppy Sweeting involves rescuing a dragon from poachers. Beyond this and a brief moment in the main quest, dragon encounters are infrequent.

Despite its immersive world and engaging storyline, Hogwarts Legacy's omission from the 2023 game awards nominations seems surprising. It delivered the Wizarding World experience many fans longed for, boasting stunning environments, a compelling narrative, and extensive accessibility options. The music also deserves significant praise. While not flawless, its absence from the awards is noteworthy.

Hogwarts Legacy Player Encounters a Dragon While Exploring

While a thrilling experience, many players believe the ability to fight these rare dragons would enhance Hogwarts Legacy. The Reddit user indicated the encounter occurred near Keenbridge, south of Hogwarts Castle, suggesting these events might happen almost anywhere outside the castle, Hogsmeade, or the Forbidden Forest. The trigger for the dragon's appearance remains unknown, with some speculating (humorously) about the player's dragon-skin coat.

Warner Bros. has confirmed a Hogwarts Legacy sequel is in development, potentially linked to the new Harry Potter TV series. Whether this sequel will feature more prominent dragon encounters, allowing players to battle or even ride them, remains to be seen. However, the sequel is still some years away, and details are currently scarce.