With today’s Switch 2 launch, Hogwarts Legacy becomes the first AAA open-world game available across eight platforms. The Switch 2 version introduces cross-save progression with PC/consoles and exclusive content: Merlin Trials redesigned for gyro controls, plus new Scottish Highlands quests. Despite varied hardware, Avalanche maintained artistic cohesion: “Our adaptive texture system downscales assets without losing detail,” says Engine Architect Carl Sargent. Warner Bros. confirms 30M copies sold, with Switch 2 pre-orders breaking franchise records.
The Multi-Platform Phenomenon: 30M Sold, Switch 2 Completes the Journey
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- June 5, 2025
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Step into the Wizarding World like never before in Hogwarts Legacy, a cinematic open-world action RPG set in the 1800s, long before the era of Harry Potter. As a newly accepted fifth-year student with the rare ability to harness ancient magic, you’ll shape your own destiny at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Master spellcasting, brew powerful potions, tame magical beasts, and explore a richly detailed world beyond the castle walls — including the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade Village. With deep RPG systems, branching narratives, and dynamic combat, Hogwarts Legacy is both a technical showcase and an immersive magical journey.
Developers: Avalanche Software
Publishers: Warner Bros. Games
Franchise: Wizarding World
Release Date: February 10, 2023 (Multiplatform)
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Genres: Action, RPG, Open-World
Rating: Teen – Fantasy Violence, Blood, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol