In the open-world game based on the Harry Potter universe, Hogwarts Legacy, players have a large degree of freedom when it comes to exploring the lands that surround the iconic Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This freedom means that players can move about at their own pace, gathering ingredients and learning different spells on a schedule that suits their play style. Along with that freedom, the game includes a day-night cycle that governs certain aspects of the game world itself, such as when certain quests can be done and which events will start. As such, the game includes a waiting system that allows players to pass the time whenever they need it.