Hogwarts Legacy Patch Out Now With Performance And Stability Improvements
A new patch is out now for Hogwarts Legacy on Xbox and PC, with a PS5 release coming later due to the developer encountering an unforeseen issue. This patch, the first major one for the Harry Potter game since launch, mainly addresses «overall gameplay performance and stability.»
The update fixes rare crash events and issues with characters appearing «flickering with a transparent head» while their hair is still present. The patch also fixes problems with the game's cinematics, including VFX presentation of robe transformation and a stability issue for when players skip cutscenes. Additionally, various problems related to game saves have been addressed, along with issues pertaining to ray-tracing and upscaling, among others.
You can see the full patch notes below, as shared by the developer.
The PS5 patch has been delayed «due to some unforeseen issues,» developer WB Games Avalanche said on Twitter. The patch should hit PS5 later this week.
Xbox Series X and PC players, expect a patch today that resolves a number of bugs and performance issues! PS5 players, due to some unforeseen issues, we're targeting later this week to get your patch to you. Thanks for your patience! https://t.co/hPF39oNyGz
Hogwarts Legacy launched earlier in February and had a gigantic debut, reaching nearly 900,000 concurrent players on Steam. The game also put up huge numbers on Twitch.
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Hogwarts Legacy is developed by Avalanche Software, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game has been embroiled in controversy due to transphobic remarks from Harry Potter author JK Rowling. Although she is not personally involved with its development, she stands to profit from its success. For more, read our in-depth article on
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