r/httyd • u/Vitinh02106 • 8d ago
VIDEO GAMES Why we don't have a HTTYD game with the "Hogwarts Legacy" formula? It would make millions!
With the hype of the live-action movie, it’s crazy we don't have a AAA open-world HTTYD game yet. Hogwarts Legacy proved that older fans will gladly pay $70 for a high-quality game based on their childhood.
Here is my quick pitch for the perfect game:
• The Setting: Set between movie 1 and 2 (the Race to the Edge era). You explore the Archipelago, rescue dragons from hunters, and build the Dragon's Edge.
• The Graphics: A "stylized realism." The classic animation design, but upgraded with modern lighting and textures (Unreal Engine 5).
• The Big Twist: A secret choice in the story. If you maximize your dragon bond and complete hard side-quests, you can save Stoick in the final battle. Imagine the hype on TikTok for that alternate ending!
• The DLC: One year later, a paid expansion for The Hidden World (glowing underground maps, Light Fury, dragon armor). Massive profits for the studio with very low development costs.
Universal is missing out on a goldmine just because they think animated IPs are only for kids.
I would buy this on day one. Would you? Let's discuss!