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Hogwarts Legacy Switch vs Switch 2

Warner Bros. and Avalanche Software have shared an official comparison trailer for Hogwarts Legacy on Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2.

The video shows graphical updates and smoother performance on the new console. Also shown is how unlike the Nintendo Switch 1 version, there aren’t any segmented areas on Switch 2 (meaning there’s a proper open-world).

Hogwarts Legacy Switch 1 to Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade

Heads up for Hogwarts Legacy players on Nintendo Switch 1 – there’s currently an upgrade available for the Switch 2 version.

Technically this is not the traditional “Upgrade Pack” that the upcoming console will be receiving for multiple games. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 version just received a listing on the Nintendo eShop today which appears to have set things in motion. It seems that if you’ve bought the game, you can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 version for $10. Right now Hogwarts Legacy for Switch 1 is on sale for $17.99 on the Nintendo eShop. 

Warner Bros. shared more details about the new Nintendo Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy this week, including confirmation that the game is using DLSS.

This marks the second game for the console confirmed to be making use of the tech. Previously, CD Projekt shared the same news about Cyberpunk 2077.

April 2: Another port has been announced for Nintendo Switch 2, and Hogwarts Legacy is on the way. The game launches alongside the platform.

Already released on Nintendo Switch, this version of the game has some improvements and additions. Aside from improved visuals, there’ll be faster loading times and mouse controls.

Here’s some information about the actual game:

September 4: Hogwarts Legacy fans can count on a follow-up releasing at some point in the future.

According to WBD CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels, a new game is currently a big priority for the company. It sounds like we shouldn’t count on it launching in the near future – which makes sense – but this essentially counts as a sequel confirmation.

Wiedenfels said the following today during an interview at Bank of America’s 2024 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference:

May 30: Full details are now available for the Hogwarts Legacy Summer 2024 update.

The update was first teased at the start of the year. We were waiting on much of the specifics, but it was previously confirmed that the PlayStation-exclusive content would be moving on to new platforms.

Here’s the rundown of everything included in the Hogwarts Legacy Summer 2024 update:

Hogwarts Legacy 2024 updates features

Warner Bros. and Avalanche Software aren’t finished with Hogwarts Legacy just yet, as more content is coming in 2024.

On social media, it was announced that more updates and features are on the way. Also, the PlayStation-exclusive content will be offered “on other platforms later this summer”. Presumably Switch will be included, but we don’t have total confirmation just yet.

Hogwarts Legacy sales

According to Warner Bros. Games, Hogwarts Legacy sales have surpassed 22 million copies worldwide.

It’s unclear how many of those sales are from Switch – especially given how that version launched at the end of 2023. However, based on recent eShop charts, U.S. data from Circana, and more, it seems to be doing very well on the platform.

Regarding the sales success for Hogwarts Legacy, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment president David Haddad told Variety:

Hogwarts Legacy update

A massive update came out today for the Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy. This is build version 1181827.

Warner Bros. says the update “addresses overall gameplay visual experience and stability improvements.” A ton has been improved and fixed, including audio, characters, areas, and performance.

Here’s the full rundown:

Hogwarts Legacy frame rate resolution

Hogwarts Legacy just landed on Switch this week, and thanks to Digital Foundry, we have a closer look at the technical side of things such as frame rate and resolution. The analysis shows that a ton of changes were implemented to get the game running on the system.

Here’s the full rundown:


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