Though a majority ofHogwarts Legacyplayers have likely finished their first playthrough by now, the developers have just released a significant patch that aims to fix some of the key issues still plaguing the game.Hogwarts Legacyhas been a juggernaut in salesdespite launching in a stacked year, as Avalanche’s open-worldHarry Pottertitle established itself as a worthy contender for Game of the Year, offering an immersive experience in the Wizarding World, as well as electrifying combat.However, the game launched with a fair amount of performance issues, and though Avalanche Software was quick to iron out the major issues, thedelay ofHogwarts Legacy’s Switch portspeaks to the inherent difficulty in optimizing such an ambitious title. It is commendable that Avalanche has put aside any work on DLCs for the game in favor of making sureHogwarts Legacyhas a smooth launch on all platforms, and the June patch should help conclude the studio’s efforts for the PS4 and Xbox One consoles.RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy Player Points Out Possible Ominis Gaunt Plot HoleAnnounced on Twitter by the official account forHogwarts Legacy, the patch immediately went live, and players can download it for their chosen platform at their earliest convenience. The patch notes that detail the changes made in the new build were appended to the tweet, and they mostly concern stability improvements and gameplay fixes that have persisted from earlier updates. For example, an important continuity fix that the June update tackles is the NPCs and player character accidentally resorting to generic wands in certain cutscenes.
Another important fix concerns the quest tracking inHogwarts Legacy, as well as no longer allowing players to reload a save in front of a collection chest to double their reward. As useful as the glitch may have been, fans will now have to earn collectibles inHogwarts Legacythe old-fashioned way. Given how vast the playable area is in Avalanche’s Wizarding World title, as well as how helpful the world map is when it comes to pointing in the right direction, it shouldn’t be a problem for players who want tocomplete their Field Guide inHogwarts Legacy.
Though Avalanche had released acosmetic DLC forHogwarts Legacyin May, once the Switch version launches in November, the community is hoping that the developers will eventually tackle a proper content update that either expands on the game’s companion system, takes players to a new location (such as Wizarding World’s London), or acquiesces to the ever-popular request of implementing Quidditch. Whether Avalanche offers new content forHogwarts Legacyin the future or fully commits to a sequel, its team certainly has the potential to develop the definitive franchise ofHarry Pottergames.
June 2nd, 2023 Patch - PS4 and XB1
Posted on 06/02/23
Build Version- 1145908
Developer Note- This patch addresses overall gameplay experience and stability improvements.
*Patch deployment times may vary per platform
Hogwarts Legacyis out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch port dropping on November 14.
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