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Additional information about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 port ofHogwarts Legacyhas been revealed, including the title’s specs and new features. Fans of the Avalanche Software RPG won’t need to wait long to try out the enhanced version of the game themselves, asHogwarts Legacywill be a Switch 2 launch title on June 5.
Released in 2023,Hogwarts Legacybecame the best-selling title of the year, selling over 12 million copies in its first two weeks and generating over $850 million in revenue globally. The number of copies sold now sits around 34 million, making the open-world title one of the best-selling video games in history, with this number expected to grow followingHogwarts Legacy’s Switch 2 release. A number of other popular games will appear on Nintendo’s new hardware on launch day, includingCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition,Split Fiction, andYakuza 0 Director’s Cut. Fans are eager to see the changes and improvements made to these games on the Switch 2, and more details about theHarry Potter-inspired game have now been announced.
In a recently published Japanese press release (published by4gamerand spotted byVGC), more details aboutHogwarts Legacyon the Switch 2 were confirmed. The title will run at 1440p when docked and at 1080p in handheld mode, with both modes supporting HDR, and the game is slated to support Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling technology. While exploring the open world, players will no longer find loading screens, andHogwarts Legacyon the Switch 2will include graphical upgrades as well, including improved lighting and anti-aliasing. Curiously, the game will also support the new console’s mouse controls.
Hogwarts Legacy on the Nintendo Switch 2 Will Remove Loading Screens and Support Mouse Controls
In February, it was reported thataHogwarts Legacysequelwas in the works, along with a DLC. While the latter has reportedly been canceled, the sequel seems to be inevitable given the success of the first title. Recent rumors indicate thatHogwarts Legacy 2will include some live-service elements, which has prompted the community to start apetitionagainst the decision. No official announcement has been made regarding the second game, but many are hoping to see some information about it by the end of 2025.
Recent job listings made by Avalanche Studios and Warner Bros. Discovery indicate thatan online multiplayer RPG is in the works, which could potentially beHogwarts Legacy 2. The original title didn’t feature multiplayer functionality, but fans seem eager to be able to attend Hogwarts with their friends and to explore the Wizarding World in an entirely new way.
