Published 00:15 7 Feb 2023 GMT

Hogwarts Legacy video game introduces first ever trans character to JK Rowling's world

Game developers appear to be thumbing their nose at JK Rowling, who has famously spoken out against trans women.

Rachel Lang

Featured Image Credit: Avalanche Software/Portkey Games.

Topics: JK Rowling, Gaming, Harry Potter

Rachel Lang

Rachel Lang is a Digital Journalist at LADbible. During her career, she has interviewed Aussie PM Malcolm Turnbull in the lead up to the 2016 federal election, ran an editorial campaign on the war in Yemen, and reported on homelessness in the lead-up to Harry and Meghan’s wedding in Windsor. She also once wrote a yarn on the cheese and wine version of Fyre Festival.

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Hogwarts Legacy video game introduces first ever trans character to JK Rowling's world

Game developers appear to be thumbing their nose at JK Rowling, who has famously spoken out against trans women.

Hogwarts Legacy video game introduces first ever trans character to JK Rowling's world

Game developers appear to be thumbing their nose at JK Rowling, who has famously spoken out against trans women.

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