How To Pet Cats In Hogwarts Legacy
While the world of Hogwarts Legacy may be crammed full of magical creatures and legendary beasts, sometimes it's the more minor things we crave for. A common running theme in video games is players asking whether you can pet the dog. Well, in the case of Hogwarts Legacy, the question is whether you can pet the cat.
The answer to that question is yes, and if you’re wondering how you can go about fussing your feline friends, we have that answer for you as well. If you want to know how to pet cats in Hogwarts Legacy, then here’s everything you need to know.
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How To Pet Cats In Hogwarts Legacy
Firstly, you’ll need to find a cat, and if you’re a fan of Harry Potter, you’ll know they’re fairly common across the grounds. While you won’t be stumbling into Crookshanks anytime soon in Hogwarts Legacy, that doesn’t mean the students haven’t got their own kittens running amuck.
You can find them pretty much anywhere - inside and outside the castle. Common areas we have found to be the courtyards and common rooms. You’ll be able to pet any cat you come across, so just keep exploring until you find one.
Once you see one roaming about Hogwarts Legacy, simply stroll up to it and an interactive prompt will appear. Press the corresponding button and it will trigger a cute cutscene where you kneel down to pet the cat.
There are no rewards for doing this, but as with other games, it’s simply a nice moment amongst the darker narrative that Hogwarts Legacy puts forward. While there do not appear to be any dogs you can pet in the game, this seems to be the next best thing to scratch that itch.
- We also have a guide on how to get the flying page in Hogwarts Legacy.