Hogwarts Legacy – What is it? When is the release date?

Hogwarts Legacy, is the highly-anticipated RPG set in the Harry Potter Wizarding World. As a student, you’ll have the freedom to explore Hogwarts and shape your own story. Will you choose the path of a powerful wizard or venture down a darker road? Get all the information you need on Hogwarts Legacy, including the release date, plot details, available consoles and more!

What is Hogwarts Legacy?

Hogwarts Legacy is the action role-playing game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Hogwarts Legacy is set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Set in the 1890s, players will take on the role of a fifth-year student starting at Hogwarts. With the ability to fully customize your student to your liking, you’ll begin your journey as a new student arriving later than others. Upon arrival, you’ll be given a Wizarding Field Guide by the Ministry of Magic, which will serve as your guide as you explore the Hogwarts grounds. Not only does this guide provide your with information, it will also allow you to earn experience.

In Hogwarts Legacy the player holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens the wizarding world. Possessing the ability to manipulate mysterious ancient magic, you will be tasked with uncovering the reason for the sudden resurgence of this forgotten magic and identifying those who are trying to harness it.

Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay

At the end of January 2023, several content creators had the opportunity to play Hogwarts Legacy and show some gameplay. Here’s a YouTube video from one of them:

Hogwarts Legacy Trailers

Cinematic Trailer

Hogwarts Legacy has released a number of trailers showcasing the cinematic beauty of the game. These trailers are sure to excite fans of the Harry Potter series.

Official Launch Trailer

The launch of Hogwarts Legacy was accompanied by a new trailer, which shows new gameplay and offers a glimpse of the game’s story.

Gameplay Trailer

For many, the Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Trailer is the trailer most fans and gamers were looking for.

What will Hogwarts Legacy be available on?

Hogwarts Legacy will be available on the following platforms and consoles:

• PlayStation 5 (PS5)
• Xbox Series X|S
• PC
• PlayStation 4 (PS4) – released later in 2023
• Xbox One – released later in 2023
• Nintendo Switch – released later in 2023

Hogwarts Legacy Release Date

The table below contains a list of release dates for Hogwarts Legacy across all platforms.

PC, PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X|S

The Official release date for Hogwarts Legacy is February 10, 2023. On this date the game is available on PC, PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X|S.

Players that have pre-ordered the game on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S have 72 hours of Early Access, meaning that they can play the game on February 7, 2023.

PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Xbox One

Players who wish to play Hogwarts Legacy on PS4 and Xbox One have to wait a bit longer to play Hogwarts Legacy. The game will be released on these consoles on April 4, 2023.

Nintendo Switch

Unfortunately, players who wish to play Hogwarts Legacy on their Nintendo Switch will have to wait until July 25, 2023 to play the game.

System requirements

Here are the system requirements for playing Hogwarts Legacy on PC as listed on the official website.

Does Hogwarts Legacy have Multiplayer of Co-Op?

Unfortunately, Hogwarts Legacy is a single player experience with no option for online multiplayer or co-op.

What does Hogwarts Legacy cost? What’s the price?

The cost of Hogwarts Legacy varies by console or platform. The following table displays the prices per console:

Hogwarts Legacy prices in euros (EUR):

Hogwarts Legacy prices in dollars (USD):

Hogwarts Legacy prices in Pounds (GBP):

How long does it take to beat Hogwarts Legacy?

To beat the story, it is estimated to take 35 to 50 hours. This is around the same time as beating Death Stranding. For 100% completion, it’s estimated to take 80 hours. There is plenty to explore in the open wizarding world, so you can spend as much time as you’d like!

Hogwarts Legacy Reddit

There’s a subreddit named r/HogwartsLegacy, but it’s currently inactive. The community has shifted to r/HarryPotterGame. Here are the latest posts:

• Just some of my favorite snaps from my Hufflepuff play-through!
  May 27, 2025 by /u/DALTT
• oh my god?!
  May 27, 2025 by /u/tubercolosis69
• Hogwarts Legacy being unplayable on PC
  May 27, 2025 by /u/Prudent_Squirrel8737
• Casting for Harry Potter HBO Series revealed
  May 27, 2025 by /u/No_Butterfly_2811
• Never got crucio finished main quests. How can I get it?
  May 27, 2025 by /u/Drinkythedrunkguy