Hogwarts Legacy

Wander ancient halls, uncover forgotten secrets, and lose yourself in one of gaming's most magical worlds.

No experience needed. We'll guide you every step of the way.

Perfect for explorers, and dreamers, and story lovers.

At a glance

Good for: Explorers, dreamers and story lovers.
Pace: Entirely yours. There is no clock, and you can wander for hours without touching the story.
Where to play: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch. Also on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Difficulty: A gentle "Story" setting keeps the spell battles easy, so you can concentrate on exploring.

You don't need to have read the books or seen the films. The game introduces everything it needs.
It's set in the 1800s, long before the stories you may know, so you aren't expected to remember anyone.
Turn subtitles on in the settings before you start. The conversations are the heart of it.
There are some spell battles. If one goes badly you simply try again from just before it — nothing is lost.

What to expect when you first press start.

Create your character
Choose how your student looks and sounds. Take as long as you like; nobody is waiting.
Follow the opening
The first stretch is guided. It teaches you to walk, look around and cast a few simple spells, one step at a time.
Arrive at the castle
Hogwarts opens up around you. Stop and look. This is the point.
Stop whenever you like
The game saves by itself every few minutes, and you can save from the menu at any moment. Your adventure will be exactly where you left it.