As the controversy with creator JK Rowling continues, fans are divided over an apparent transgender character in the game 'Hogwarts Legacy' named Sirona Ryan.
" universe, has dominated pre-order sales on Steam and other game platforms in recent weeks."Hogwarts Legacy" is scheduled to be released on Friday.
STREAMERS MAY LOSE THEIR JOBS IF THEY PLAY NEW 'TRANSPHOBIC' 'HARRY POTTER' GAME: 'SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR CAREER' CNN went even further, claiming that Ryan's character was likely the"first trans character" in the"Harry Potter" universe, in framing that was echoed by Variety and People. Portkey Games told IGN, a gaming website, that it was critical to include the"LGBTQIA+ community" in the final product.
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