Okay, let's get one thing straight: I love a good completionist flex, but 100%'ing Hogwarts Legacy four times — once for every house — is a whole different beast. That's exactly what player MuchMoreMatt did, according to screenshots shared with the community, and the result is a bonkers 400% completion run. My first reaction? Hats off, you absolute unit of dedication. My second reaction? Mate, why would you do that to yourself? 😅
Here's the setup. At the start of Hogwarts Legacy, the Sorting Hat sorts your character into one of four houses: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff. You can pick your favorite, but the game also gives each house a little exclusive flavor. Naturally, that tempted plenty of fans to roll a new character just to see the other common rooms and house-specific quests. I get it — curiosity is a powerful thing, especially in the Wizarding World.
But let's keep it real: those house-specific quests are only four quests total, one per house. Beyond that, the main story and the bulk of the open world are basically the same. So most sensible players will replay just far enough to knock out the exclusive quest, then bounce back to their original or preferred house. MuchMoreMatt went the extra mile — actually, the extra four miles — and completed the whole game 100% in every house. That's not a casual weekend lark. That's a commitment.
The math is brutal. A full 100% completionist run of Hogwarts Legacy takes around 68 hours on average. Multiply that by four and you're looking at roughly 272 hours. That's a lot of Merlin Trials, side quests, collectibles, and castle corridor sprinting. I've done the completionist dance in open-world RPGs before, and let me tell you, the grind can be real. Open-world games are notorious among completionists for a reason: there's always one more chest, one more field guide page, one more trial standing between you and that sweet 100%.
| Run | House | What draws players in | Reality check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gryffindor | Classic hero vibe | Same main story, different common room |
| 2 | Slytherin | Ambition and style | One exclusive quest, then back to the grind |
| 3 | Ravenclaw | Curiosity and cleverness | More collectibles, same open world |
| 4 | Hufflepuff | Cozy loyalty energy | Still 68-ish hours if you go full completionist |
Fans were understandably dumbstruck. Plenty of comments applauded MuchMoreMatt, because the dedication is undeniable. Others admitted they'd tried a single 100% run and couldn't push through all the side quests and Merlin Trials. And a few asked the fair question: was it truly worth it? Honestly, I can see both sides. On one hand, bragging rights are bragging rights. On the other hand, 272 hours is a serious chunk of your gaming life. That's not just a playthrough; that's a lifestyle choice. 😂
By 2026, Hogwarts Legacy is no longer the fresh new release it was back in 2023, but this kind of fan achievement still hits. The game has been available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, and the Switch version landed on November 14, 2023, so it's had plenty of time to settle onto every platform. The community's love for the Wizarding World hasn't faded, either. People still show off custom Harry Potter PCs, wild mods, in-game achievements, and sequel wish lists. That's the thing about Hogwarts Legacy: even when you've seen every house, there's always another fan project or challenge run to gawk at.
Would I do a 400% run myself? Probably not. I'm happy to admire MuchMoreMatt's dedication from a safe distance, preferably with a butterbeer in hand. But I totally get the appeal. Hogwarts Legacy is at its best when you're wandering the castle, soaking in the atmosphere, and letting your inner witch or wizard run wild. Four full runs is extreme, no doubt, but it's also a love letter to a game that clearly got its hooks into a lot of players. So yeah — hats off to the 400% club. You lot are built different. 🧙♂️✨
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