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Hogwarts Legacy’s Lack of Multiplayer Mode Reminiscent of Jim Crow Era

Fans have expressed outrage at developers' decision not to include a multiplayer mode in upcoming Harry Potter-themed game 'Hogwarts Legacy', calling it racist and reminiscent of America's Jim Crow era where racial segregation was enforced by law

A black-and-white image featuring two figures standing on either side of a line drawn on pavement - representing segregation during the Jim Crow era

A black-and-white image featuring two figures standing on either side of a line drawn on pavement - representing segregation during the Jim Crow era

In the wake of the upcoming release of Hogwarts Legacy, a Harry Potter-themed role-playing game, many fans have expressed outrage at the exclusion of a multiplayer mode. This decision has been called out as being racist and reminiscent of the Jim Crow era. The Jim Crow era was a period in American history where racial segregation was enforced by law and discrimination against African Americans was rampant. During this time, African Americans were denied basic rights such as voting, education, and access to public spaces. This lack of representation in society is mirrored in the lack of representation within Hogwarts Legacy’s multiplayer mode. Hogwarts Legacy is set to be released later this year and has already been met with much anticipation from fans eager to explore the world of Harry Potter. However, some fans are now expressing their disappointment that there will not be an online component for players to interact with each other while playing the game. Without a multiplayer mode, players will not be able to experience Hogwarts together or compete against each other in magical duels or Quidditch matches. The absence of a multiplayer mode also serves as an example of how people who look different are excluded from certain activities even today. By excluding a multiplayer mode from Hogwarts Legacy, it sends a message that people who don’t fit into certain categories should not participate in activities meant for everyone else – just like during the Jim Crow era when African Americans were excluded from certain activities due to their race. This exclusionary behavior has no place in modern society and is especially egregious when it comes to something as beloved as Harry Potter which celebrates diversity and inclusion through its characters and stories. It is disappointing that developers have chosen to exclude what could have been an incredibly fun feature for players all over the world – regardless of their race or background – simply because they didn’t think it would be profitable enough for them financially. It remains unclear why developers chose not to include a multiplayer mode but one thing is clear: this decision sends an unfortunate message about our society today – one that harks back to darker times when racism ran rampant throughout America and beyond.