Can you go for a swim in Hogwarts Legacy?
Avalanche SoftwareHogwarts Legacy beckons with its plethora of enchanting locales that fans will recognize, including the storied castle grounds, vast lakes, and the mysterious Forbidden Forest. However, one might ask: Does the game allow you to take a dip and swim across these aquatic expanses?
Hogwarts Legacy doesn’t just recreate iconic locations; it populates them with a myriad of magical fauna, dangerous spells, and a variety of characters that bring laughter and lightness to the venerable halls.
This, on top of the game’s open-world nature, makes players truly feel part of the action, whether they’re flying on their brooms, walking the corridors, taming a Thestral Mount, or learning in classes.
However, with the different modes of transport already in place, many are wondering whether you will be able to swim in Hogwarts Legacy. We have all the answers right here, of course.
Is swimming an available mechanic in Hogwarts Legacy?
Yes, you can swim in Hogwarts Legacy. The developers confirmed this before the game launched via an official post on X, which showed how players can dive into the waters surrounding Hogwarts and go for a swim.
In the footage shown below, we get a glimpse of the swimming animations as the player passes the iconic Boathouse, which Potter fans will recognize as the place where Professor Snape met his grizzly end.
During the ‘The Lost Astrolabe‘ side quest, players will also have the option to dive underwater in the Black Lake – which can be done by pressing square on PlayStation, X on Xbox, and the F key on PC.
That’s everything you need to know about swimming in Hogwarts Legacy. For more Wizarding world content, check out our guides below:
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