Hogwarts Legacy will release on PS4 and Xbox One on May 5, 2023. Read on to learn more about the game's release date and time, a countdown timer to its release, and a schedule of all platform release dates!
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| The PS4/Xbox One version is live in all regions! |
Hogwarts Legacy was released at 8:00 AM EST on May 5, 2023 for PS4 and Xbox One.
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| The PS5/XSX Standard Edition is live in all regions! |
Hogwarts Legacy will release at midnight local time on February 10, 2023 for PS5 and Xbox Series X. This release time will be for all players who did not purchase the Deluxe or Collector's Edition of the game.
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| The PC Standard Edition is live in all regions! |
Hogwarts Legacy will release at 1 PM EST on February 10, 2023 for PC players. This release time will be for all players who did not purchase the Deluxe or Collector's Edition of the game.
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| Early Access is live in all regions! |
Early access for Hogwarts Legacy has arrived as of midnight local time on February 7, 2023 for PS5 and Xbox Series X, and is now available for PC as of 1 PM EST on February 7, 2023. This is only available to players that purchase the Deluxe and Collector's Edition of the game.
Pre-Order Deluxe and Collector's Edition
Hogwarts Legacy's confirmed initial release date is February 10, 2023 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game will drop on consoles at midnight local time.
PC players can start the game from 1 PM (EST) on February 10.
Players who just can't wait to put on their wizarding robes can pre-order the Deluxe, Digital Deluxe, or Collector's Edition of the game and gain early access from February 7, 2023.
For early access holders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, Hogwarts Legacy will be playable once midnight strikes in their local regions.
Players with accounts from regions near the top of the following list can play the game earlier than those near the bottom.
| Region | Time Zone | Hours Behind |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | UTC+13 | - |
| Australian East Coast | UTC+10 | 3 |
| Japan | UTC+9 | 4 |
| Australian West Coast | UTC+8 | 5 |
| Philippines | UTC+8 | 5 |
| South Africa | UTC+2 | 11 |
| United Kingdom | UTC+0 | 13 |
| Brazil | UTC-3 | 16 |
| US East Coast | UTC-5 | 18 |
| US West Coast | UTC-8 | 21 |
It was announced via twitter on December 14, 2022 that the PS4, Xbox One, and Switch versions of Hogwarts Legacy would be released at later dates to ensure the best experience possible.
Almost a month after its official release, it was announced that the PS4 and Xbox One versions will be released on May 5, 2023 instead of the fourth of April 2023. Switch players will still need to wait until July 25, 2023 to experience the magic.
Hogwarts Legacy is now available for pre-order on hogwartslegacy.com and other retailers.
Choose from the Standard, Deluxe and Collector's Edition versions of the game. Both the Deluxe and Collector's Edition will have their own special feature and exclusive rewards upon purchase.
Pre-Order Guide and List of Bonuses
Hogwarts Legacy's release date depends on which platform you want to play on. See below for a simple breakdown of the game's various release dates and platforms.
| Release Date | Platform |
|---|---|
| February 7, 2023 | Early Release on PS5, Xbox Series X, PC |
| February 10, 2023 | Standard Edition on PS5, Xbox Series X, PC |
| May 5, 2023 | Deluxe Edition and Stardard Edition on PS4, Xbox One |
| July 25, 2023 | Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition on Switch |
While waiting to get your own hands on the game, prepare for your adventure at Hogwarts by checking out our guides below. Learn about brewing Potions, read up on the latest tips and tricks, or read about the Spells you'll be able to learn and use!
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Find out when Hogwarts Legacy is available for each console!
Pre-Order Guide
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Early Access Guide
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First Impressions and Previews
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System Requirements
Updated 1/24/2023
Check out what kind of system requirement is needed to play Hogwarts Legacy for each platform!
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Updated 2/6/2023
Can you upgrade from PS4 to PS5 and other older gen consoles?
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