Ultimately, we can only presume why Avalanche Software requires a few additional months to bring Hogwarts Legacy to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, they haven’t released many details regarding what we should expect from those versions at this time. For all we know, Avalanche is planning a cloud version for that game and requires even more extra time to make it run as smoothly as possible. As for the Nintendo Switch version, one can only imagine what sacrifices that port will make to run on Nintendo’s handheld hybrid. Developers are slowly phasing out the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and Hogwarts Legacy is one of the final holdouts. After all, the game looks impressive on PS5 and Xbox Series X.Īvalanche even worked ray tracing into the next-gen experience without sacrificing framerates, so it makes sense the studio might need some extra time balancing graphics with stability. What is holding up the past-gen versions? When the Hogwarts Legacy Twitter page shared this news, the post stated Avalanche Software wanted to “deliver the best possible game experience across all platforms.” Our best guess is that phrase translates to Avalanche requiring a bit more time to optimize the game for the PS4’s, Xbox One’s, and Nintendo Switch’s weaker hardware environments. Understandably, this development is bound to stupify many gamers. Moreover, the PS4 and Xbox One editions won’t give players a 72-hour headstart even if they purchase the Deluxe Edition the game will launch on April 4th for all editions. Anyone who wants to play the game on the go with the Nintendo Switch will have to wait even longer, as that version of the title doesn’t drop until July 25th. If you want to play the game on less powerful (and less expensive) hardware…well, you better start reading a good book, because it’s going to be a while.Īccording to the official FAQ page, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Hogwarts Legacy will be released on April 4th. Unfortunately, that release schedule only applies to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC versions. Even though the game was supposed to release in 2021, it will finally hit store shelves and digital storefronts on February, 10th (February 7th if you pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition). Odds are you heard the news about Hogwarts Legacy’s impending launch. You can read more about Rowling’s history of transphobic remarks as well as find resources to support LGBTQ organizations here. Hogwarts Legacy is based on the Wizarding World universe created by J.K.
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