Hogwarts Legacy is turning out to be one of the most anticipated titles of the year. With the release date almost here, fans of the title are gearing up to board the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9 and 3/4 for a brand-new adventure.
As advertised by the developers, players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC will receive access to the title 72 hours before the global release. So when does this early access begin for all regions?
According to the official Hogwarts Legacy Twitter page, the 72-hour early access for PC players will begin on February 7, 2023, at 1 PM EST/10 AM PST. Currently, there's no information regarding the preload timings on PC, so it's unclear if the feature will be available for Steam and Epic Games. Information about the same should be available in the upcoming days.
As their official Twitter account mentioned, players on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S can preload the game onto their consoles. Preloading for PlayStation 5 begins on February 5, 2023, while players on the Xbox Series X/S can already preload Hogwarts Legacy onto their consoles.
For the uninitiated, preloading refers to downloading the title on available platforms prior to its release date. On the day of its release, players who've preloaded the title can access the game directly without spending additional time downloading it.
Unfortunately, players on older consoles will not receive early access even if they've pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition. Moreover, these platforms will receive the game on April 4. However, they will receive the additional cosmetic items included in the Deluxe Edition.
Although the title is based on the Potterverse, the events in the game are set sometime during the
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