We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but for those looking forward to playing Hogwarts Legacy on last-gen platforms (PS4, Xbox One), you’ll have to wait a wee bit longer, as WB Games has announced that while the current-gen (PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC) versions have now gone gold, the last-gen versions won’t be released until April 2023!
Here’s the official announcement from WB Games Avalanche:
Some updates on PS4, Xbox One, & Switch release dates for Hogwarts Legacy. We want to deliver the best possible experience to the entire community, no matter which platform they choose. That said, we're excited to announce the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions have gone gold! https://t.co/pForKRZl9p
— WB Games Avalanche (@AvalancheWB) December 13, 2022
Hogwarts Legacy will launch on April 4, 2023 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and on July 25, 2023 for Nintendo Switch. The team is looking forward to bringing you the game and we want to deliver the best possible game experience across all platforms.
— Hogwarts Legacy (@HogwartsLegacy) December 13, 2022
Some updates on PS4, Xbox One, & Switch release dates for Hogwarts Legacy. We want to deliver the best possible experience to the entire community, no matter which platform they choose. That said, we’re excited to announce the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions have gone gold!
Hogwarts Legacy will launch on April 4, 2023 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and on July 25, 2023 for Nintendo Switch. The team is looking forward to bringing you the game and we want to deliver the best possible game experience across all platforms.
For more clarification, the Nintendo Switch version will have its own release date of June 25, 2023. This was confirmed in the game’s updated FAQ:
Q: What platforms will Hogwarts Legacy be on?
A: Hogwarts Legacy will be available for PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStation4 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Q: When will Hogwarts Legacy be available?
A: Hogwarts Legacy will launch on:
February 10, 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
April 4, 2023 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
July 25, 2023 for Nintendo Switch
Go check out 20 minutes of new gameplay right here. There’s also going to be a new gameplay showcase airing tomorrow at 10 am PT/1 pm ET/2 am HKT. Once we know more details, we’ll let our readers know.