What changed in Hogwarts Legacy in 2024

50 updates · 6 main milestones · Jun 5, 2024 to Sep 3, 2024

  1. 2 events
    Quidditch Champions Now Availabledlc releaseMilestone

    Quidditch Champions is available for players to enjoy solo or in multiplayer, featuring no microtransactions.

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    Legacy Pack Bonus for Hogwarts Legacy Playersnew contentMilestone

    Hogwarts Legacy players receive a bonus Legacy Pack in Quidditch Champions, including exclusive skins and items.

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  2. 1 event
    Bonus 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.

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  3. 2 events
    Memory 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.

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    Broom Purchase Reset Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue where buying a broom at Spintwitches would reset the ingredients’ collection tallies.

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  4. 7 events
    Fixed persistent crashes in the gamebug fix

    This hot-fix patch aims to address several persistent crashes experienced by players.

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    Fixed collision issues in dungeonsbug fix

    Addressed instances where lack of collision allowed players to see out of world through dungeon ceilings.

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    Corrected Arabic translation for glasses rewardlocalization

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

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    Fixed Dark Lightning Broom acquisition issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where the Dark Lightning Broom could not be obtained when continuing a previous save after the latest patch.

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    Fixed overexposed lighting after NVIDIA driver updatebug fix

    Addressed an issue that caused overexposed lighting after updating NVIDIA drivers to version 555.99.

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    Fixed HIDE NPCs option in Photo Modebug fix

    Resolved issues where toggling the HIDE NPCs option didn’t work with some students, dragons, and dementors.

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    Fixed artifacting with Portrait Filter in Photo Modebug fix

    Resolved an issue where using the Portrait Filter in Photo Mode would cause unintended artifacting.

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  5. 3 events
    Introduction of Photo Modenew content

    Players can now use the new Photo Mode to take pictures in the game.

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    Talent Tree Point Resetsquality of life

    Players can reset their Talent Tree Points.

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    Access to Haunted Hogsmeade Shop Questnew content

    The Haunted Hogsmeade Shop Quest is now available for all platforms.

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  6. 35 events
    Fixed Lodgok Stuck Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Lodgok would occasionally remain stuck in Hogsmeade, preventing player progression.

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    Fixed Blinding Lighting VFX Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where blinding lighting VFX would display when exiting the Hallway castle vault.

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    Unlock Haunted Shop Mission and Exclusive Itemsnew contentMilestone

    The Haunted Shop mission and previously exclusive items like the Onyx Hyppogriff mount and Felix Felicis Potion are now available on all platforms.

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    Updated Creditschanges
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    Fixed Left-Handed Mode Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where setting left-handed mode in the vivarium caused unintended actions.

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    Fixed Loyalist Assassin Damage Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Loyalist assassin enemies’ attacks would not damage the avatar.

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    Fixed Bone Clusters Collision Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where bone clusters would lose collision and fall through the floor when interacted with.

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    Photo Mode Addednew content

    A new Photo Mode allows players to capture screenshots after completing the mission to access the field guide.

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    Fixed Menu Background Flash Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where the background of the menu would flash white when switching to a lower graphics preset.

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    Fixed Ambient Hues Change Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where ambient hues would change abruptly when moving the camera in Hogsmeade.

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    Fixed Treasure Chest Misleading Butterfliesbug fix

    Removed butterflies that misled players to previously opened treasure chests.

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    Fixed Brazilian Portuguese Translationlocalization

    Corrected the translation of 'Silver Rim Spectacles' in Brazilian Portuguese.

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    Fixed AlohaMora Prompt Disappearancebug fix

    Fixed an issue where loading a Manual Save or Fast traveling would cause alohamora prompts to disappear from magical beast cages.

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    Fixed Cage Door Lock Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where a loading screen would cause a cage door to lock up without regenerating an alohamora lock.

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    Updated Localized Voice Over for Japanese and Spanishlocalization

    Implemented several updated localized Voice Over retakes for Japanese and Spanish.

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    Fixed Legendary Masquerade Masks Clipping Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Legendary Masquerade Masks would clip into the avatar’s face when equipped.

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    Cleaned Up Rogue Semi-Translucent Meshesbug fix

    Fixed rogue semi-translucent meshes in BVH related to raytracing.

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    Fixed Spell Menu Accessibility Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Spell menu became inaccessible after binding Spell Selection to the TAB key.

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    Fixed Voice Over Cut-offsbug fix

    Resolved several instances of Voice Over cut-offs throughout the game.

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    Fixed Avatar Flying Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where swimming to a treasure vault would cause the avatar to fly into the air.

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    Talent Point Reset Functionquality of lifeMilestone

    Players can now reset talent points to re-build their character without starting a new playthrough.

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    Fixed SFX/Dialogue Volume Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where SFX/Dialogue Volume would become louder than music Volume when using stereo devices.

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    Fixed Strobe Effect on Merlin Puzzle Platformbug fix

    Resolved an issue where moving the camera on a specific Merlin Puzzle platform caused a strobe effect.

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    Fixed Avatar Climbing Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where the avatar couldn’t climb to reach a treasure chest in the High Keep.

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    PC SDK and Platform Support Updatessystem

    Included updates for SDK, Razer Chroma SDK, Streamline 2.4, DLSS 3.7, FSR 2, XeSS 1.3, and DualSense/DualShock Controller support.

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    Fixed Dark Arts Spells Equipping Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where Dark Arts spells became unequippable after equipping regular spells.

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    Fixed Swift Talent Progression Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where using the Swift talent on the edge of the map would cause mission progression to stall.

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    Fixed AlohaMora Locks Disappearancebug fix

    Fixed an issue where loading a save and fast traveling would cause alohomora locks to disappear from fixed cages.

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    Fixed Professors Stuck in Air Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where Professors Garlick and Hecat could get stuck moving in the air after leaving the hospital.

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    Fixed Lighting Changes During Conversationsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where light changes would be visible when the camera angle shifts during conversations.

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    Fixed Typo in French Spell Descriptionlocalization

    Corrected a typo in the 'Wingardium Leviosa' French spell description.

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    Fixed Game Freeze Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where the game would freeze whenever two HUDs overlapped.

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    New Cosmetic Items and Broomnew content

    Introduced new cosmetic items including the Lavender Borealis broom and Azkaban Themed gear.

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    Fixed Field Guide Page Selection Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue preventing players from selecting field guide pages while holding down the basic spell cast button.

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    Fixed Fountain Field Guide Page Count Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where the Fountain on Hogwarts grounds flying field guide page wouldn’t count towards the Map Counters.

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