For over a year now, Hogwarts Legacy has built hype for its ties to the Harry Potter franchise, alongside the vast, open-world nature of the game. While not directly adapted from the original stories, it still takes place in its world and allows you to unleash your full wizarding capabilities right from the get-go. Hogwarts Legacy launched on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in February, but for those on older consoles, there’s a longer wait. However, there’s been multiple delays since the game’s initial announcement, with another recently announced for consoles. If you’d like to learn more, continue reading to discover when Hogwarts Legacy is coming out on consoles.
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When is Hogwarts Legacy Coming Out on Consoles?
For all the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S fans out there, Hogwarts Legacy is already out as of February 10, 2023. Furthermore, if you pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition of Hogwarts Legacy, you had the chance to gain 72 hours of Early Access. This was the original plan for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well, but this changed a few times.
As of the latest Tweet by the official Hogwarts Legacy account, the game will now launch on May 5, 2023, on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Nintendo Switch fans will have to wait longer, with a release date of July 25, 2023. Additionally, unlike PC, PS5, and Xbox X|S players, these consoles have no Early Access launch dates.
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In short, Hogwarts will release on the following dates:
- PC: February 10, 2023 (February 7 for Deluxe Edition players)
- PlayStation 5: February 10, 2023 (February 7 for Deluxe Edition players)
- Xbox Series X|S: February 10, 2023 (February 7 for Deluxe Edition players)
- PlayStation 4: May 5, 2023
- Xbox One: May 5, 2023
- Nintendo Switch: July 25, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch through the official website. If you’re interested in learning more about the game, check out Can You Use Avada Kedavra in Hogwarts Legacy?
