Hogwarts Legacy has launched to critical acclaim, but as is the curse of most modern AAA games, you’ll have to install a day-one patch before you can immerse yourself in this original take on the Harry Potter franchise.
Hogwarts Legacy’s day one patch promises to improve performance
Warner Bros. Games have confirmed that the day one patch will include ray-tracing and performance improvements. Alongside this, we can expect the usual slate of bug fixes.
If players purchased a digital copy of Hogwarts Legacy, they need to connect to the internet to install the patch. Digital owners will receive the patch with their initial download.
Some reviewers have noted that the game’s PC version suffers from performance issues absent on the console versions. Notably, significant frame rate drops have been reported to interfere with gameplay. While we’ll have to wait to see precisely what impact this day one patch will have, PC gamers will likely benefit the most from it.
Xbox users who have preordered the Deluxe or Collector’s edition can use the New Zealand trick to play Hogwarts Legacy now. Standard edition owners must wait until February 10th (or 9th with the aforementioned trick) to get their hands on the hit RPG. However, all editions will require the day one patch.
