Hogwarts Legacy on Switch: What You Need to Know

The answer to the question of whether Hogwarts Legacy is really coming to Switch is a resounding yes, with the game scheduled to be available on Nintendo Switch starting November 14, 2023, offering the same features and gameplay as other versions. This release comes after the game’s initial launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, bringing the immersive, open-world action RPG experience to Switch players.

Understanding Hogwarts Legacy on Switch

Gameplay and Features

Hogwarts Legacy is designed to provide an immersive experience, allowing players to take control of their own adventure in the wizarding world. The game’s storyline and myriad of main and side quests are expected to engage players deeply, with the exploration of Hogwarts itself being a significant joy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Will Hogwarts Legacy look the same on Switch?

• The game’s visuals on Switch will be noticeably downgraded compared to current hardware, but initial screenshots suggest a promising translation to the Nintendo Switch console.

1. Can you transfer Hogwarts Legacy from PC to Switch?

• Players will be able to link both platforms for rewards in each version of the game, but save data will stay on the platform it was created on.

1. Will Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition be on Switch?

• Yes, Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition will be available on Nintendo Switch, offering the same features and possibly more.

1. How do I choose my house in Hogwarts Legacy?

• The choice of house in Hogwarts Legacy is made through a Sorting Hat quiz, allowing players to become part of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff.

1. Is Hogwarts Legacy worth playing?

• With its involving storyline and myriad of quests, Hogwarts Legacy gets just about everything right, making it a must-play for Harry Potter fans.

1. How to get Hogwarts Legacy for free?

• Hogwarts Legacy is available to play for free via PlayStation Plus Premium’s Game Trials feature, allowing players to try before they buy.

1. Why is Hogwarts Legacy later for Switch?

• The Switch delay is to provide the best possible experience for players, ensuring that the game meets the expected standards on the less powerful console.

1. Can I play Hogwarts Legacy on Switch Lite?

• Yes, Hogwarts Legacy will be playable on Nintendo Switch Lite, providing the same gaming experience as on other Switch models.

1. Is Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer?

• Hogwarts Legacy is a single-player experience and does not have online or co-op gameplay.

1. Do you age up in Hogwarts Legacy?

   • The game takes place over one school year, so the character doesn’t age, and players start as a Year 5 pupil.

2. Will Patronuses be in Hogwarts Legacy?

   • There are no announced plans to include a Patronus in Hogwarts Legacy, with the Patronus Charm not being something players acquire during the campaign.

3. Can you go to Azkaban in Hogwarts Legacy?

   • Visiting Azkaban in Hogwarts Legacy is possible but limited, depending on the player’s chosen House and is a very brief and linear visit.

4. Will there be a Hogwarts Legacy 2?

   • Given Hogwarts Legacy is the best-selling game of 2023 and a reliable leaker has confirmed a sequel is in the works, fans have something to look forward to.

5. How long until Hogwarts Legacy comes out on Switch?

   • The Nintendo Switch release date for Hogwarts Legacy is set for November 14, 2023, bringing the game to Switch players after its initial release on other platforms.

6. Why is there no Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy?

   • The reason for Quidditch not being in Hogwarts Legacy is due to a Quidditch-related injury in the spring final of the previous year, as announced by Professor Phineas Nigellus Black during the Sorting Ceremony.