Hogwarts Legacy, a brand-new journey set previously of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, will probably be launched this yr on all main recreation platforms, together with Nintendo Swap, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Home windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Sequence X. However not like many video games, the place the aim is to launch on all platforms concurrently, Hogwarts Legacy’s launch will probably be staggered over the course of six months.
Including to the confusion of Hogwarts Legacy’s launch date(s) is an early entry interval tied to the sport’s Deluxe Version. Sure, you possibly can play Hogwarts Legacy early, if you happen to pay a premium.
Hogwarts Legacy will formally launch on Feb. 10, with the discharge of the PlayStation 5, Home windows PC, and Xbox Sequence X variations of the sport. The usual model of the sport prices $59.99 on PC, or $69.99 on PS5 and Xbox Sequence X. The Deluxe Version of Hogwarts Legacy prices $69.99 on PC and $79.99 on PS5 and Xbox Sequence X, and that’s the model that provides 72 hours of early entry to the sport — that means gamers can play it early beginning on Feb. 7. (That Deluxe Version additionally consists of one thing referred to as the Darkish Arts pack, which incorporates some cosmetics, a mount, and entry to the Darkish Arts Battle Enviornment.)
For Potter followers on PS4 and Xbox One, Hogwarts Legacy will probably be launched on these consoles on April 4. There is no such thing as a early entry interval for the PS4 and Xbox One variations.
The Nintendo Swap model of Hogwarts Legacy will probably be launched on July 25.
When will Hogwarts Legacy be playable?
Right here’s the straightforward breakdown:
Extra particularly, Hogwarts Legacy’s 72-hour early entry interval on PS5 and Xbox Sequence X will formally begin at 12 a.m. (midnight) on Feb. 7 in each area, in response to the sport’s official Twitter account.
Customary digital copies of Hogwarts Legacy on PS5 and Xbox Sequence X will unlock and be playable at 12 a.m. (midnight) on Feb. 10 in each area, in response to the sport’s official Twitter account.
On PC, Hogwarts Legacy will probably be playable beginning at at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m PST on Feb. 7.
What concerning the Hogwarts Legacy Collector’s Version?
The extravagant, bodily Collector’s Version of Hogwarts Legacy will probably be launched on Feb. 7 as nicely, letting severe Harry Potter followers with deep pockets play the sport early. The Hogwarts Legacy Collector’s Version can (technically) be pre-ordered for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Sequence X for $299.99, and PC for $289.99. There are additionally PS4 and Xbox One variations of the Collector’s Version accessible for $289.99, however like the opposite previous-gen console variations, they’re not coming till April. (Warner Bros. shouldn’t be promoting a Collector’s Version for the Nintendo Swap model of Hogwarts Legacy.)
However that’s sort of a moot level — the Hogwarts Legacy Collector’s Version seems to be bought out on the retailers stocking it (Amazon and GameStop) anyway.
