What changed in Hogwarts Legacy in 2024
50 updates · 6 main milestones · Jun 5, 2024 to Sep 3, 2024
- 2 eventsQuidditch Champions Now Availabledlc releaseMilestone
Quidditch Champions is available for players to enjoy solo or in multiplayer, featuring no microtransactions.
SteamLegacy Pack Bonus for Hogwarts Legacy Playersnew contentMilestoneHogwarts Legacy players receive a bonus Legacy Pack in Quidditch Champions, including exclusive skins and items.
Steam - 1 eventBonus Hogwarts Legacy Pack for Quidditch Championsdlc releaseMilestone
Hogwarts Legacy players receive a bonus pack including Sebastian Sallow Hero Skin and other themed items in Quidditch Champions.
Steam - 2 eventsMemory Leak and Pointer Usage Fixbug fixMilestone
Resolved critical crashes due to memory leaks and invalid shared pointer usage on graphics cards with frame generation and HAGS enabled.
SteamBroom Purchase Reset Fixbug fixFixed issue where buying a broom at Spintwitches would reset the ingredients’ collection tallies.
Steam - 7 eventsFixed persistent crashes in the gamebug fix
This hot-fix patch aims to address several persistent crashes experienced by players.
SteamFixed collision issues in dungeonsbug fixAddressed instances where lack of collision allowed players to see out of world through dungeon ceilings.
SteamCorrected Arabic translation for glasses rewardlocalizationFixed incorrect Arabic translation of circular taped glasses pop-up reward screen message.
SteamFixed Dark Lightning Broom acquisition issuebug fixResolved an issue where the Dark Lightning Broom could not be obtained when continuing a previous save after the latest patch.
SteamFixed overexposed lighting after NVIDIA driver updatebug fixAddressed an issue that caused overexposed lighting after updating NVIDIA drivers to version 555.99.
SteamFixed HIDE NPCs option in Photo Modebug fixResolved issues where toggling the HIDE NPCs option didn’t work with some students, dragons, and dementors.
SteamFixed artifacting with Portrait Filter in Photo Modebug fixResolved an issue where using the Portrait Filter in Photo Mode would cause unintended artifacting.
Steam - 35 eventsFixed Lodgok Stuck Issuebug fix
Fixed an issue where Lodgok would occasionally remain stuck in Hogsmeade, preventing player progression.
SteamFixed Blinding Lighting VFX Issuebug fixResolved an issue where blinding lighting VFX would display when exiting the Hallway castle vault.
SteamUnlock Haunted Shop Mission and Exclusive Itemsnew contentMilestoneThe Haunted Shop mission and previously exclusive items like the Onyx Hyppogriff mount and Felix Felicis Potion are now available on all platforms.
SteamUpdated CreditschangesSteamFixed Left-Handed Mode Issuebug fixResolved an issue where setting left-handed mode in the vivarium caused unintended actions.
SteamFixed Loyalist Assassin Damage Issuebug fixFixed an issue where Loyalist assassin enemies’ attacks would not damage the avatar.
SteamFixed Bone Clusters Collision Issuebug fixResolved an issue where bone clusters would lose collision and fall through the floor when interacted with.
SteamPhoto Mode Addednew contentA new Photo Mode allows players to capture screenshots after completing the mission to access the field guide.
SteamFixed Menu Background Flash Issuebug fixFixed an issue where the background of the menu would flash white when switching to a lower graphics preset.
SteamFixed Ambient Hues Change Issuebug fixFixed an issue where ambient hues would change abruptly when moving the camera in Hogsmeade.
SteamFixed Treasure Chest Misleading Butterfliesbug fixRemoved butterflies that misled players to previously opened treasure chests.
SteamFixed Brazilian Portuguese TranslationlocalizationCorrected the translation of 'Silver Rim Spectacles' in Brazilian Portuguese.
SteamFixed AlohaMora Prompt Disappearancebug fixFixed an issue where loading a Manual Save or Fast traveling would cause alohamora prompts to disappear from magical beast cages.
SteamFixed Cage Door Lock Issuebug fixFixed an issue where a loading screen would cause a cage door to lock up without regenerating an alohamora lock.
SteamUpdated Localized Voice Over for Japanese and SpanishlocalizationImplemented several updated localized Voice Over retakes for Japanese and Spanish.
SteamFixed Legendary Masquerade Masks Clipping Issuebug fixFixed an issue where Legendary Masquerade Masks would clip into the avatar’s face when equipped.
SteamCleaned Up Rogue Semi-Translucent Meshesbug fixFixed rogue semi-translucent meshes in BVH related to raytracing.
SteamFixed Spell Menu Accessibility Issuebug fixFixed an issue where the Spell menu became inaccessible after binding Spell Selection to the TAB key.
SteamFixed Voice Over Cut-offsbug fixResolved several instances of Voice Over cut-offs throughout the game.
SteamFixed Avatar Flying Issuebug fixFixed an issue where swimming to a treasure vault would cause the avatar to fly into the air.
SteamTalent Point Reset Functionquality of lifeMilestonePlayers can now reset talent points to re-build their character without starting a new playthrough.
SteamFixed SFX/Dialogue Volume Issuebug fixFixed an issue where SFX/Dialogue Volume would become louder than music Volume when using stereo devices.
SteamFixed Strobe Effect on Merlin Puzzle Platformbug fixResolved an issue where moving the camera on a specific Merlin Puzzle platform caused a strobe effect.
SteamFixed Avatar Climbing Issuebug fixResolved an issue where the avatar couldn’t climb to reach a treasure chest in the High Keep.
SteamPC SDK and Platform Support UpdatessystemIncluded updates for SDK, Razer Chroma SDK, Streamline 2.4, DLSS 3.7, FSR 2, XeSS 1.3, and DualSense/DualShock Controller support.
SteamFixed Dark Arts Spells Equipping Issuebug fixResolved an issue where Dark Arts spells became unequippable after equipping regular spells.
SteamFixed Swift Talent Progression Issuebug fixFixed an issue where using the Swift talent on the edge of the map would cause mission progression to stall.
SteamFixed AlohaMora Locks Disappearancebug fixFixed an issue where loading a save and fast traveling would cause alohomora locks to disappear from fixed cages.
SteamFixed Professors Stuck in Air Issuebug fixResolved an issue where Professors Garlick and Hecat could get stuck moving in the air after leaving the hospital.
SteamFixed Lighting Changes During Conversationsbug fixFixed an issue where light changes would be visible when the camera angle shifts during conversations.
SteamFixed Typo in French Spell DescriptionlocalizationCorrected a typo in the 'Wingardium Leviosa' French spell description.
SteamFixed Game Freeze Issuebug fixResolved an issue where the game would freeze whenever two HUDs overlapped.
SteamNew Cosmetic Items and Broomnew contentIntroduced new cosmetic items including the Lavender Borealis broom and Azkaban Themed gear.
SteamFixed Field Guide Page Selection Issuebug fixResolved an issue preventing players from selecting field guide pages while holding down the basic spell cast button.
SteamFixed Fountain Field Guide Page Count Issuebug fixResolved an issue where the Fountain on Hogwarts grounds flying field guide page wouldn’t count towards the Map Counters.
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