Despite the delay for PS4 and Xbox One versions, the Nintendo Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy remains on track for release on July 25.
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Avalanche Software, the developers behind Hogwarts Legacy, have announced a further delay for the game’s release on PS4 and Xbox One. Originally scheduled for release on February 10, the game was delayed to April 4 last year and has now been pushed back again to May 5. The announcement was made via Twitter, and Avalanche Software cited their commitment to delivering the highest quality experience across all platforms as the reason for the delay. Hogwarts Legacy PS4 and Xbox One Release Delayed Again: Developer Focused on Optimization.
While the company has not provided specific details on the reason for the delay, industry experts speculate that the development team is focused on optimizing the game’s performance on the outdated hardware of the PS4 and Xbox One. Reports suggest that the PC version of the game has been plagued by microstutters and lighting glitches since its release, with instances of the game becoming too dark or too bright. It is possible that these performance issues have also been affecting the gameplay experience on the previous generation of consoles during testing.
Despite the delay for PS4 and Xbox One versions, the Nintendo Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy remains on track for release on July 25. There is no news yet on any potential delays for the game on this platform.
Avalanche Software’s commitment to delivering a high-quality experience for all players is commendable, even if it means delaying the release of Hogwarts Legacy on PS4 and Xbox One to May 5. This approach is in contrast to another WB Games-published title, Gotham Knights, which chose to cancel the previous-gen versions of the game mid-development instead of pursuing optimisation. By delaying the game’s release, it appears that Avalanche Software is taking a different route with Hogwarts Legacy and ensuring that players on all platforms have access to the best possible experience.
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The success of Hogwarts Legacy since its launch has been staggering. In just a few weeks, the game has sold 12 million copies on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, making it the company’s most successful game launch to date. Additionally, the game has dominated Twitch, with a peak of 1.28 million concurrent players and becoming the top single-player game on the streaming platform. According to Warner Bros. Discovery, this success has even impacted the Wizarding World website, which saw a 300 percent increase in traffic in early February.
Avalanche Software has not yet announced plans for DLC, instead choosing to focus on releasing the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch versions of the game. The developer’s continued efforts to improve the game’s performance through patches demonstrate their dedication to providing a quality experience for all players. It will be interesting to see if the company chooses to capitalise on the game’s success with future DLC or if they will remain focused on improving the game’s performance across all platforms.
Hogwarts Legacy is an upcoming action role-playing video game set in the 1800s, where players take on the role of a fifth-year witch or wizard who possesses the rare gift of accessing ancient magic. The game follows your character as you navigate attending classes at the famous wizarding school, exploring the Forbidden Forest, mastering potion-making, and battling dark wizards and dangerous creatures. While the release of the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game has been delayed until May 5, the Nintendo Switch version is still scheduled for release on July 25. Players can enjoy flying on their broomstick, even though the game’s lore states that Quidditch has been cancelled for the year.
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