Experiencing choppy frames or sluggish performance in Hogwarts Legacy on PC? We break down the common FPS issues and what you can expect from the day 1 patch.
Hey there! So, you're diving into Hogwarts Legacy on PC and maybe running into some... let's call them 'performance hiccups'? Yeah, some folks who got early review copies definitely noticed the game could feel a bit unoptimized, choppy, and just plain sluggish. It seems like the outdoor areas are where things can get a little rough, especially when the game's trying to render a ton of stuff at once. Think lots of assets, particles, and all those fancy bits – they can really tank your FPS.
One reviewer mentioned using a powerful 3080 card and still seeing dips from around 80 FPS down to 40 FPS in busy towns, and even as low as 20 FPS in other spots. Others reported generally lower FPS without specifying their rig, along with a bunch of bugs. It sounds like it wasn't the smoothest experience for everyone right out of the gate.
But here's the good news: there's a day 1 patch planned! This patch will be included with digital downloads for both PC and consoles. If you've got a disc copy, you'll need to download it when you pop the game in. Hopefully, this patch will smooth out those rough edges and fix the bugs found in the review builds, giving you a much better performance. We'll have to wait and see exactly how much it improves things, but it's definitely something to look forward to!
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