Hogwarts Legacy Gets New Update for July 2024

Avalanche Software has released a brand-new update for Hogwarts Legacy. Hogwarts Legacy was first released in 2023 and was a virtually unprecedented success, becoming the year’s best-selling game and earning mostly positive reviews from critics and Harry Potter fans alike. While some may have expected developer Avalanche Software to capitalize on Hogwarts Legacy‘s popularity by releasing a big expansion, the studio instead decided to release smaller updates for the game aimed at fixing bugs and improving its functionality.

That’s the case for the majority of Hogwarts Legacy updates, but there have been some bigger ones as well. For example, a new Hogwarts Legacy update that was released in June added a slew of new features for players to try. That same update also opened the door for non-PlayStation gamers to check out previously exclusive content, like the haunted Hogsmeade shop quest. The latest update for Hogwarts Legacy isn’t nearly as extravagant, but it’s still an important one.

Avalanche Software has released a new update for Hogwarts Legacy on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. The update looks to fix Hogwarts Legacy crashing issues, including the one impacting raytracing on PS5. The update also fixed incorrect translation, lighting errors, and stability problems. It’s unclear why this update was not deployed for Hogwarts Legacy on PS4 or Xbox One, but perhaps those versions of the game aren’t running into these issues. The Hogwarts Legacy update patch notes stress that there are still crashing issues in the game that haven’t been fixed, so fans can expect another update down the road.

Another issue addressed by the latest Hogwarts Legacy update pertains to its Photo Mode. According to the patch notes, the Hogwarts Legacy Photo Mode should work much better post-update, so those taking advantage of the feature should have a much smoother time using it from here on out.

While it’s unlikely that there will be any more big updates for Hogwarts Legacy on the scale of its June update, fans can rest assured that more Harry Potter content from Avalanche Software is on the way. Considering the success of the first game, it’s widely believed that Hogwarts Legacy 2 is in development. The game has yet to be officially revealed by Avalanche Software or Warner Bros., but it will be interesting to see how it builds on the original.

Hogwarts Legacy Update Patch Notes

Build Version – Xbox Series X/PS5 – 1231491 / PC – 1228792

Developer notes – This is a hot-fix patch aimed to fix a few persistent crashes, including the crash caused by enabling fidelity mode while raytracing is active on PS5. Several lighting, collision and functionality issues that have popped up within the newest Photo mode have also been addressed. Multiple other bugs have been fixed.

Disclaimer – While this patch addresses multiple issues, there is one known crash that happens frequently on some systems that we weren’t able to fix in time for this release. If you continue to experience frequent crashes, this temporary work-around may help: Go to Windows Settings, System, Graphics, and disable “Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling” if you have it enabled. We are actively working to resolve this issue and will release a fix as soon as possible.

DLC:

• Fixed instance where the Dark Lightning Broom could not be obtained when continuing a previous save after downloading and installing the latest patch. HL-18766

Localization:

• Fixed incorrect Arabic translation in circular taped glasses pop-up reward screen message.

Photo mode:

• Fixed instances where toggling the HIDE NPCs option didn’t work with some students, dragons, dementors.
• Fixed instances where lack of collision would allow players to see OOW through dungeons’ ceilings.

PS5

• Stability
  • Fixed instance where enabling Fidelity mode while activating Raytracing would eventually cause the game to crash. HL-18650
• VFX
  • Fixed missing Diffindo combat spell casting VFX. HL-18683

Xbox Series X

• UI
  • Fixed instance where pixelation in the form of black dots would be displayed in the field guide or map menus. HL-14146
• Stability
  • Fixed instance where game would crash during Fastidio boss fight. HL-19030

PC

• UI
  • Fixed instance where using the Portrait Filter in Photo Mode would cause unintended artifacting. HL-19082
• Compatibility
  • Fixed instance that would cause over exposed lighting after updating NVIDIA drivers to 555.99 version. HL-18678

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy

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Hogwarts Legacy is a game that allows players to explore an open world, including locations such as Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest, and the surrounding Overland area. Players can create their unique witch or wizard character, learn spells, brew potions, grow plants, and tend to magical beasts during their journey. Sorting into a Hogwarts house and forging relationships with other characters enable players to master various skills and shape their characters’ development.

The game features an original wizarding world adventure set in an unexplored era, where players uncover a hidden truth from the past. Challenging encounters await, such as battles against trolls, Dark Wizards, goblins, and a dangerous villain who poses a threat to the fate of the world.

Franchise

Harry Potter

Released

February 10, 2023

ESRB

T For Teen Due To Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol

How Long To Beat

26 Hours

Metascore

84

PS Plus Availability

N/A

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