Release, platforms and price – everything about the “Harry Potter” game

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Hogwarts Legacy is set to be the Harry Potter franchise’s grand return to gaming. We reveal everything about the release, platforms and price of the game.

Burbank, California – For Harry Potter fans, the end of 2022 can’t come soon enough. With Hogwarts Legacy, the magic franchise finally dares to make the leap onto the gaming stage. The action-adventure role-playing game should also lure the last muggle out from behind the stove. Here you can find out everything about the release, price, platforms and plot of Hogwarts Legacy.

title of the game Hogwarts legacy
First publication date 2022
developer avalanches
series Harry Potter
editor Portkey Games, Warner Bros. Games
platforms PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
genre Open world, action-adventure

Hogart’s Legacy: Release – When is the game coming out?

The release of Hogwarts Legacy: An official release date for Hogwarts Legacy has not yet been announced. Warner Bros. only announced: Holiday 2022. This at least limits the period of time. In the meantime, however, a release leak for Hogwarts Legacy has appeared on Amazon. Accordingly, the game could appear on December 6th. There hasn’t been any official confirmation yet.

Hogart’s Legacy: Platforms – Where to play the game?

Hogwarts Legacy will appear on these platforms: You can play Hogwarts Legacy on almost any platform. The Magic School Adventure is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch.

  • PS4, PS5
  • Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
  • personal computer
  • Nintendo Switch

To what extent the games differ in terms of performance is not yet clear. The differences between the version for Lastgen and Nextgen consoles have not yet been explained either.

Hogart’s Legacy: Pre-order – Where to buy the game?

These vendors sell Hogwarts Legacy: If you want to buy Hogwarts Legacy, you have several options. However, the sale has not started yet. However, you can very safely purchase the game from all common console providers in the respective shop. The PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam and Nintendo eShop are expected to sell all digital editions of Hogwarts Legacy.

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Hogwarts Legacy: The game is offered at several retailers © Warner Bros. Games (Montage)

Alternatively, you can of course also buy a physical edition of Hogwarts Legacy. These are not yet on sale either, but you can assume that they are from the usual dealers. We are counting on Amazon, GameStop, MediaMarkt and Saturn. In our extra article you will find out everything you need to know if you want to pre-order Hogwarts Legacy. You are very likely to get Hogwarts Legacy from these retailers.

  • Amazon
  • GameStop
  • MediaMarkt
  • Saturn
  • PlayStation Store
  • Microsoft Store
  • Steam
  • Nintendo eShop

Hogart’s Legacy: Price – How much does the game cost?

This is how much you have to pay for Hogwarts Legacy: The individual prices for Hogwarts Legacy are not yet known. Already in April there were first leaks about what fans have to pay for the game. Depending on the country and platform, the cost of Hogwarts Legacy varies.

  • PS4: $59.99 / €69.99
  • PS5: $69.99 / €79.99
  • Xbox One: $59.99 / €69.99
  • Xbox Series X|S: $69.99 / €79.99
  • PC: 59.99 euros (estimate)
  • Nintendo Switch: 59.99 euros (estimate)

Consider the price: So far, Hogwarts Legacy prices have only been leaked for the PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The leak mentions US dollars. How high the price will ultimately be in euros cannot be said with absolute certainty. The prices above are based on the standard prices for new games on the respective platform – so these are only estimates. So enjoy the indicated prices for Hogwarts Legacy with caution.

Hogart’s Legacy: Gameplay – How does the game play?

This is what we know about the gameplay: Hogwarts Legacy is an action-adventure role-playing game. You take on the role of a Hogwarts student and explore the castle and grounds throughout the 5th year. According to the developer, the open world of Hogwarts Legacy is full of secrets that can be discovered in and around the magic school.

Players have the opportunity to develop a playing style via a skill system. You will also be able to make friends at school. There are various traders in Hogsmeade where you can improve your equipment. Exact details are not yet known. On the official Hogwarts Legacy Twitter account however, new clips from the game will be published once a week. There you will always get new impressions of Hogwarts Legacy.

Hogart’s Legacy: Storyline – What is the game about?

This is the story of the game: Hogwarts Legacy takes place long before the Harry Potter storyline. The adventure takes place in the 19th century, almost 100 years before the boy who survived. But that doesn’t mean the world of witches and wizards is any less dangerous.

A screenshot from the Hogwarts Legacy game showing the logo.
Hogwarts Legacy: The story takes place long before the Harry Potter books © Warner Bros Games

In Hogwarts Legacy, players must investigate the rumor of an imminent goblin uprising. It remains to be seen which companions you will have on this adventure and how much you can fall prey to the dark arts.



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