What Platform is Hogwarts Legacy on?

Wondering where you can play Hogwarts Legacy? We break down all the platforms it's available on, including release dates for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox, and Switch.

So, you're ready to jump into the Wizarding World and explore Hogwarts Legacy, but you're wondering which console or device you can actually play it on? Don't worry, I've got you covered! Hogwarts Legacy is pretty widely available, but the release dates do vary a bit depending on which platform you're aiming for.

Here's the breakdown:

• Deluxe Edition Early Access: If you snagged the Deluxe Edition, you got a head start on February 7th, 2023, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Just a heads-up, though – if you're on last-gen consoles (PS4/Xbox One) or the Nintendo Switch and bought the Deluxe version, you didn't get that early access.
• Standard Release: The main release for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S was on February 10th, 2023.
• Last-Gen Consoles: If you're sticking with PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, you had to wait a little longer, with the game launching on April 4th, 2023.
• Nintendo Switch: The Nintendo Switch players had the longest wait, with the game finally arriving on July 25th, 2023.

Now, a couple of other things you might be wondering about:

• Game Pass: Unfortunately, Hogwarts Legacy is not available on Xbox Game Pass, and it doesn't look like it will be anytime soon. It seems like there's a pretty strong partnership with PlayStation for this one.
• Steam Deck: Good news for handheld PC gamers! Avalanche Software has confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy is indeed Steam Deck compatible. We'll have to see how well it runs, but it's great that it's supported!
• Cross-Platform Saves: While the game is available on pretty much everything, you can't transfer your save data between different platforms. So, once you pick your platform – be it PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch – you're kind of locked into that ecosystem for your save file. The good news is you can create up to four different character saves, so you could always start over to experience the game with a different house or playstyle on the same console!

So, to sum it up, you can play Hogwarts Legacy on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Just keep those different release dates and the lack of cross-save functionality in mind when you decide where to dive in!