Set in the wider Wizarding World brand (but separate from Harry Potter’s original story), Hogwarts Legacy is a big, single-player action RPG for PS4 and PS5. It sits in the same space as open-world fantasy adventures, leaning more towards exploration, quests and character progression than pure spell-slinging arcade action. If you’ve wanted a modern console game where Hogwarts and the surrounding countryside are the main event — not just a backdrop — this is the one people compare everything else to.

Is it more story RPG or open-world checklist?

Expect a narrative-led campaign with plenty of side content: classes, relationships, dungeons and roaming threats. Combat mixes spell combos, dodges and crowd control, so it rewards timing rather than button-mashing. The PS5 version typically benefits from faster loading and a smoother feel, while PS4 focuses on the core experience with longer transitions between areas.

• Single-player focus — no live-service grind, just quests and progression.
• Build variety — talents and spell choices shape how you fight and explore.