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What changed in Hogwarts Legacy in 2023

106 updates · 9 main milestones · Feb 7, 2023 to Jun 2, 2023

  1. 31 events
    Intro Outfit Availability Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved intro outfit and robe being available in your gear appearances by default.

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    Localization Crash Resolvedperformance

    Resolved localization crash when dictionaries are reloaded from a save game.

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    Gold Chests Lootability Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Resolved large gold chests being lootable after patching.

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    Quest Tracking Icon Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Resolved quest tracking icon remaining on map and minimap after the quest is completed.

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    Landscape Streaming Issues Resolvedperformance

    Resolved landscape streaming issues during Hogwarts.

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    Robe Movement Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved the avatar's robe moving unnaturally while drinking the potion if created immediately after making a manual save.

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    Pause Menu Crash Resolvedperformance

    Resolved a crash when opening and closing pause menu during missions.

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    Game Credits Updatedother

    Update to game credits.

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    VRAM Memory Leak Crash Fixedperformance

    Resolved crash VRAM memory leaking.

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    Field Guide Pages Completion Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Resolved Gregory and Goblet of fire field guide pages not showing complete after latest patch.

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    Field Guide Screen Stuck Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Resolved the user getting stuck on the 'Field Guide' screen if they spam the button while transitioning to the 'Map' screen.

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    Overall Lighting Optimizationperformance

    Optimization to overall lighting.

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    Conversation Lock Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved player being able to permanently lock themselves out of the conversation with Natsai when using a manual save during a mission.

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    Manual Save Restart Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved restarting from a manual save can place Sir Nicholas at the mission's starting point.

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    Quest Progression Blocker Resolvedbug fix

    Resolved quest failing to progress upon starting the final battle with the Pensieve Guardian.

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    In-Game Beacons Crash Resolvedperformance

    Resolved a crash related to in game beacons.

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    Improper Shadowing Resolvedvisuals

    Resolved improper shadowing around the vines of dungeons.

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    Ornate Chests Crash Fixedperformance

    Resolved a crash when ornate chests in the game.

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    Collection Chest Reward Duplication Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved reloading an autosave after gathering any collection chest allows the avatar to obtain the same chest rewards again.

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    Achievements Offline Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved achievements not working correctly when no internet was available.

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    Talent Menu Unlock Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Resolved avatar being able to unlock the talent menu during a mission after reloading a manual save.

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    Single Frame Hitching Resolvedperformance

    Resolved single frame hitching throughout the game.

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    Collection Items Achievement Counting Fixedbug fix

    Resolved 'Known' Collection items to count correctly towards proper achievements.

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    Daedelian Key Chest Access Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved issue with Daedelian Key and not being able to open chest to get house reward.

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    Foliage Crash Resolvedperformance

    Resolved a crash related to foliage.

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    Mission Untracking Icon Update Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved untracking missions in-game, in the map and/or mini-map not updating their icons and/or disappearing.

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    Fast Travel Crash Resolvedperformance

    Resolved a crash when fast traveling to Hogsmeade using floo flames.

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    Level Transition Crash Fixedperformance

    Resolved crash during level and mission transitions/loading.

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    Percival Rackham's Trial Completion Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved Percival Rackham's Trial not being able to be completed, causing a progression blocker.

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    Memory Optimization Resolvedperformance

    Resolved memory optimization.

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    Cinematic Wand Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved avatar using a generic NPC wand instead of their unique wand.

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  2. 29 events
    Resolved general platform crashes and memory leaksperformanceMilestone
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    Resolved character partial wetness from wading not displayingbug fix
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    Resolved various issues with cinematics and camera anglesbug fix
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    Added Arachnophobia mode to Accessibility optionsnew content
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    Resolved spiders spawned by the Acromantula keep attacking on the Arena's victory screenbug fix
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    Resolved various controller issues including DualSense supportbug fix
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    Resolved Trolls dashing excessively long distances after performing a Swift dodge rollbug fix
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    Removed Corruption VFX from Arachnophobia mode spider versionbug fix
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    Resolved enemies activating shields after losing a duelbug fix
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    Adjusted spider corpse assets visibility in Arachnophobia modebug fix
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    Resolved various issues with puzzles and interactionsbug fix
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    Resolved various UI issues including minimap pathing and iconsbug fix
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    Resolved avatar getting stuck at various locations in the gamebug fix
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    Resolved Graphorn getting stuck on rocks in fight arenabug fix
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    Resolved lingering 'Ambient Conversation' icon during Inferi fightsbug fix
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    Resolved UI interaction issues with Fireplace and Teacup in High Contrast Gameplaybug fix
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    Resolved display issues on Ultrawide monitorsbug fix
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    Resolved various clipping issues with characters and gearbug fix
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    Resolved issue with Arachnophobia mode default settingsbug fix
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    Resolved DW Animagus transformation being brokenbug fix
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    Resolved fast travel issues after abandoning questsbug fix
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    Resolved troll not attacking when Avatar is close to a wallbug fix
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    Resolved various issues with NPC animations and interactionsbug fix
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    Resolved dodging issues with Troll parry attacksbug fix
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    Resolved Glacius and Confringo not removing Inferi's invulnerability statbug fix
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    Resolved audio issues including VO triggers and missing ambiencebug fix
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    Resolved broom flight boosting and vertical animation issuesbug fix
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    Resolved save game inconsistencies and loading issuesbug fixMilestone
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    Added general mission performance updates and streaming optimizationsperformanceMilestone
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  3. 9 events
    Professor Ronen Themed Cosmetic Gearnew content

    Added support for the new Professor Ronen Cosmetic Set Twitch Drops.

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    Resolved Multiple Potential CrashesperformanceMilestone

    Fixed various issues that could lead to game crashes.

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    Resolved Collections and Field Guide Page Issuesbug fix

    Identified and fixed multiple issues affecting collections and Field Guide Pages.

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    Multiple Save Game Fixesbug fix

    Implemented various fixes related to save game issues.

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    Performance Fixes and Optimizationsperformance

    Implemented general performance improvements and optimizations.

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    Resolved Lodgok’s Helm of Urtkot Quest Lockbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue preventing players from continuing with the quest.

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    Arachnophobia Mode Addednew content

    Introduced a mode that alters spider appearances and sounds for accessibility.

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    Fixed Dirty Robes Issuebug fix

    Addressed complaints about the appearance of student robes.

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    Fixed Player Falling Out of the Worldbug fixMilestone

    Resolved multiple issues that could cause players to fall out of the game world.

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  4. 36 events
    Enabled frame generation while DLSS is disabledperformance
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    Fixed issue with vendor interaction after last savebug fix

    Resolves multiple reported issues.

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    Adjusted default Raytracing setting to Medium Qualityperformance
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    Added Build version to first time EULAui ux
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    Fixed memory leak with global lighting systembug fix
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    Fixed rebuilding of Save Game list if manually deletedbug fix
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    Fixed stretching of world assetsbug fix

    Resolves multiple reported issues.

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    Fixed rare occurrence of mission descriptions not displaying correctlyui ux
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    Shader type compilation optimizationperformance
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    Fixed achievement data issues with Wizarding World portalbug fix
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    Fixed Owl Mail triggering sequential mission issuebug fix
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    Updated localization text for additional content itemsui ux
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    Fixed wind distortion and stretching of world assetsbug fix
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    Fixed flickering issue with transparent head and hairbug fix
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    Fixed crash with NPC schedulesbug fix
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    Fixed error of rewriting last autosave slotbug fix
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    DirectX Version 12 required for PCsystemMilestone

    Workarounds for DirectX Version 11 can cause stability issues.

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    Fixed audio issues in cutscenesaudio
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    Overall gameplay performance and stability improvementsperformanceMilestone
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    Fixed rare crash with in-game world eventsbug fix
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    Fixed crash affecting Text2Speech usabilitybug fix
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    Shader compilation performance updatesperformance
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    Fixed rare occurrence with material swappingbug fix
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    Fixed crash when playing cutscenes and cinematicsbug fix
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    Fixed stability issue when skipping cutscenesbug fix
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    Improved crash collection for rare crashesperformance
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    Resolved lower frame rate on Nvidia GPUsperformance
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    Fixed rare crash when hovering over the mapbug fix
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    Fixed rare crash when respawning NPCsbug fix
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    Fixed rare crash with map assets statebug fix
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    Updated Switch Pro controller supportother
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    Fixed RTAO quality issuevisuals
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    Fixed rare crash around World Events spawningbug fix
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    Disabled Anti-Aliasing and Screen resolution settings with DLSSperformance
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    Corrected VFX presentation of robe transformationvisuals
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    Improved performance on Fidelity modeperformance
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  5. 1 event
    Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    The Deluxe Edition includes a Thestral Mount, Dark Arts Battle Arena, and Dark Arts Cosmetic Set.

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