In case you didn’t know, Sony’s deal with WB Games regarding Hogwarts Legacy meant that the PS5 and upcoming PS4 versions of the game will have content exclusive to the platform (at least for 12 months). It seems the Hogwarts Legacy PlayStation exclusive content is in the data files of the PC version as well, and someone has found a way to access it.
Reddit user enaske found the method, though you’ll need a hex editor to be able to pull it off. The content is the “Haunted Hogsmeade Shop” quest, which we’ve posted a guide on how to start (for those on PlayStation platforms).
Per Reddit user Adonwen:
Parsing the comments from the OP, you edit the save files with a hex editor. The save file with certain hex edits unlocks the content that was latently present in the full game.
For those not familiar with what the Haunted Hogsmeade quest, it’ll give players access to an additional dungeon, the Shopkeeper’s cosmetic set, and an in-game store in Hogsmeade. The exclusive mission tied to it will automatically appear in Hogsmeade as you progress in the main mission.
Will Avalanche patch this bug/exploit out? We really can’t say, so if you know your way around it, best to give this a try until it’s patched out. If you don’t want to do this, the PlayStation-exclusive content should be available to Xbox and PC players after a year.
If you still haven’t picked up the game, go read our review where it snagged a perfect 10/10 score! In it, we state, “I’ve dreamt about an open-world Harry Potter game that has everything you’d expect out of a Harry Potter game, and Avalanche has finally delivered on that dream. The attention to detail that has gone into this game, the love and care, and the pure dedication of the team. It all goes unnoticed.”
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