A new adventure set in the past of the Wizarding World by Harry Potter, Warner Bros. and Avalanche Software Hogwarts legacywill be released this year on all major gaming platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X. But unlike many games where the goal is to release on all platforms simultaneously, Hogwarts legacyThe launch of will be staggered over a period of six months.
Add to the confusion of Hogwarts legacyThe release date(s) of is an Early Access period tied to the Deluxe Edition of the game. yes you can play Hogwarts legacy early if you pay a premium.
Hogwarts legacy will officially Launching on February 10th with the release of versions of the game for PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X. The standard version of the game costs $59.99 on PC or $69.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X. The Deluxe Edition from Hogwarts legacy costs $69.99 on PC and $79.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X, and this is the version that offers 72-hour early access to the game – meaning players can play it early from February 7th . (This deluxe edition also includes something called the Dark Arts Pack, which includes some cosmetics, a mount, and access to the Dark Arts Battle Arena.)
For Potter fans on PS4 and Xbox One, Hogwarts legacy will be released on April 4th on these consoles. There is no early access period for the PS4 and Xbox One versions.
The Nintendo Switch version of Hogwarts legacy will be released on July 25th.
So when does Hogwarts legacy actually out?
Here’s the simple breakdown:
- February 7 — Hogwarts legacy Deluxe Edition Early Access (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)
- February 10th – Hogwarts legacy Standard Edition (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)
- 4. April – Hogwarts legacy Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition (PS4, Xbox One)
- July 25 — Hogwarts legacy Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition (Switch)
What about the Hogwarts Legacy Collector’s Edition?
The extravagant, physical collector’s edition of Hogwarts legacy will also be released on February 7th, so serious Harry Potter fans with deep pockets can play the game early. the Hogwarts legacy The Collector’s Edition is available to pre-order (technically) for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for $299.99 and for PC for $289.99. There are also PS4 and Xbox One versions of the Collector’s Edition available for $289.99, but like the other previous-gen console releases, they won’t be coming until April. (Warner Bros. does not sell a Collector’s Edition for the Nintendo Switch version of Hogwarts legacy.)
But that’s kind of a moot point – the Hogwarts legacy The Collector’s Edition appears to be sold out at retailers (Amazon and GameStop) anyway.
