WhenHogwarts Legacywas first announced, no one quite knew what to expect from it. Avalanche Software’s biggest title wasDisney Infinity,Harry Pottergames had almost always been book adaptations up until then, and theFantastic Beastsseries had left much to be desired. However, upon release,Hogwarts Legacyblew fans away and delivered a thorough simulation of life at the titular school. Now that it has, all eyes are on what the sequel will entail.
WithHogwarts Legacy 2, Avalanche Software has the chance to take the concept to even greater heights. While there are many routes that it could take, one feature that would fit perfectly is the grand return of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavored Beans and Chocolate Frog Cards. It may not have been the most advanced feature in the series' history, but its inclusion in the eventual sequel could feel like the perfect nostalgia trip for fans of those classicHarry Pottergames.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Could Bring Back the Best Collectibles
Bertie Bott’s and Chocolate Frog Cards Explained
ManyHarry Potterfanswill recognize Bertie Bott’s and Chocolate Frog cards, as they are an integral part of the Wizarding World’s sweets collection. On the very first Hogwarts Express ride that Harry takes, he is introduced to these unique magical treats, so it seemed only natural that they would also play a role in many of theHarry Pottertitles. While they were hardly a game-changer, their inclusion as collectibles in pastHarry Pottergames served as a fun little activity for players to complete.
In many ofthose earlierHarry Pottergames, Bertie Bott’s and the Chocolate Frog Cards would be able to be collected throughout the player’s journey. They were often littered around the Hogwarts grounds, and if players collected a certain number of them, they could unlock special collectibles or unique rooms for players to access. Additionally, some of the titles featured special bean challenge rooms, which tasked players with collecting a certain amount of beans before time ran out so they could earn a special Chocolate Frog Card. All of this made for a pretty fun challenge, yet the games eventually dropped the concept. Now thatHogwarts Legacyhas jumpstartedHarry Pottervideo games, it’s time to bring them back.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Should Deliver a Modern Version of Those Mechanics
Just like with Quidditch,Hogwarts Legacydoes at least have a good canon reason why Bertie Bott’s and Chocolate Frogs were nowhere to be found. According to the Wizarding World’s lore, Bertie Bott’s were not actually invented until the mid-20th century, while Chocolate Frog Cards are believed to have been first introduced sometime in 1926.Hogwarts Legacywas set in the late 1800s, well before the candies' creation. That being said, the same might not be true aboutHogwarts Legacy 2.
Sincenothing is known aboutHogwarts Legacy 2, there is a chance that it could be set later in the Wizarding World timeline. If it is set after the invention of those two magical sweets, then Avalanche really needs to bring them into the fold. Letting players spend their time collecting these beans or cards across a massive open-world, Hogwarts could be a great nostalgic treat. Plus, since games have come a long way since those earlierHarry Pottertitles, the studio could put some exciting new spins on the formula, and maybe even make a few new bean challenge rooms in the process.
It remains to be seen just whatHogwarts Legacy 2will look like. Of course, the studio should spend more time ensuring it is a worthy follow-up to the first before introducing mechanics such as Bertie Bott’s or Chocolate Frogs. But, if it does want to add a fun, unique collectible to the mix, then these blasts from the past would be the perfect fit.
