# Hogwarts Legacy changelog

> Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG.

- Vendor: Avalanche Software
- Category: Games
- Official site: https://www.hogwartslegacy.com/
- Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy)
- Harvested from: Steam (app 990080)
- Entries below: 16 (newest first)

What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog.

## Releases

### Hogwarts Legacy PC Hotfix Patch – 12/03/2025

- Date: 2025-12-03
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/612054606286947505
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-612054606286947505

##### **_Hogwarts Legacy Build Version_ – 1613387 (Steam, EGS), 1614419 (Windows PC)**

##### **Hotfix Patch Overview:**

- Resolved an issue which prevented more than 20 favorited or uploaded mods from appearing despite having more.

- [HL-24118](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-24118)

### Hogwarts Legacy Game Patch Notes - 10/15/2025 (PC Version)

- Date: 2025-10-15
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/520853531451719819
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-520853531451719819

##### Hogwarts Legacy Build Version – 1569535

Developer notes – Added support for the ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds with full handheld compatibility. Several general performance improvements and Mod fixes for PC have also been added.

##### Patch Overview:

##### Modding fixes

- Resolved issue causing “installation stalled” to appear incorrectly when updating mods

- Resolved incorrect sorting when using the Highest Rated filter

- Resolved “Load Game” UI in the mod menu being clipped at certain resolutions

- Resolved issue which prevented the report mod button from working, if it was previously clicked

- Resolved an issue which sometimes prevented the player from accessing the “Load Games” menu screen from the Enabled Mods menu

- Resolved “Copy Save” button for mods not working as intended when using a controller

##### Stability/Performance

- Resolved incorrect graphics profiles being applied to some handheld devices

- AMD configuration changes to improve overall stability for PCs using that chipset

##### Miscellaneous

- Xbox ROG Ally and Xbox ROG Ally X support added

- Intel XeSS and XeFG improvements added to lower end PCs

- XeLL optimization improvements

### Hogwarts Legacy Game and Creator Kit Patch Notes - 6/10/2025

- Date: 2025-06-10
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/506204150025948900
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-506204150025948900

##### Hogwarts Legacy Build Version – 1420267

**_Developer notes – This patch provides updates necessary to support the most recent Creator Kit build_**

##### Patch Overview:

- Changed default display options to prevent Low Latency settings from being applied to older unsupported cards

##### Hogwarts Legacy Creator Kit Build Version – 1404437

**_Developer notes – This patch provides additional modding options, enhancements and bug fixes for the Creator Kit._**

##### Patch Overview:

- Updated Localization Text Editor dialog box to support creating text for multiple languages, including the current "default" language

- Added support for adding and modifying Spell and Spell Talent videos, as well as spell minigames

- Added support for creating new SQL tables from the Database Text Entry tool

- Removed excess plugins to reduce Kit size

- Added new Broom, Costume, and Gameplay mod templates

- Added a "reset mod link" button to the kit when uploading to allow for easier custom template creation

- Added a dropdown menu for Create Mod, Create Template, and Select Active Mod

- Made a new section for Mod specific functions on the toolbar and file menu

- Disabled minidumps on ensure failures for the Creator Kit that were causing large log files to accumulate

- Added ability to set custom loot in containers and not rely on random spawning

- Fixed issue where the upload Button in the Mod Upload Window wasn’t interactable when first relaunching the Creator Kit

### Hogwarts Legacy Game and Creator Kit Patch Notes - 4/17/2025

- Date: 2025-04-17
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/576005583301247566
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-576005583301247566

##### _Hogwarts Legacy Build Version_ – 1378783

##### _Developer notes_

This patch provides additional enhancements, bug fixes, and overall MODs support to the PC version of the game.

##### Patch Overview:

##### Localization

- Resolved issue where the unsupported mod crash popup would be incorrectly formatted in some languages.

##### UI

- Resolved large font rating text being cut off on mod page.

- Resolved issue where mod order numbers were exceeding the bounds of their icons while using the large text option.

- Removed the state change of the report button to avoid confusion if clicked multiple times.

- Resolved issue where pressing the continue button in the load game window would not load the game.

- Resolved issue where the prompts for enable and disable mods were reversed.

- Resolved search input losing focus after page content loads.

- Resolved in game date not matching CurseForge website.

- Removed search bar from all tabs in the mod menus except for the "Browse" tab as the search function always brings you to the browse tab.

- Minor visual improvements for mod image loading.

- Resolved infinite spinner while offline in mods screen.

- Resolved issue where offline notification window could not be closed.

- Added an easier way to batch repair and update multiple enabled mods at once.

- Added improvements to the usability of modded save UI.

- Resolved seams with pagination in mod page.

- Resolved banner resize and transitions issues.

- Added view all buttons to Discovery tab shelves.

- Resolved certain resolutions causing overlapping issues in mod description and details.

- Resolved not showing notification when repair was completed in tab.

- Resolved manual sorting of categories in related widgets on the Discovery and Browse tab.

- Resolved favorite legend text not being correctly set in the mod page.

- Resolved display settings issues where low latency options would not update upon changing upscaler type.

- Resolved an issue where details pages for unavailable mods were displaying incorrectly.

- Resolved an issue where unavailable mods were showing the "Not Installed" alert title.

- Resolved style card grid having 5 rows.

- Resolved large text issues in mod’s detail page.

- Resolved no repair prompt being available when launching save file repair option.

- Better aligned sorting terminology with its actual meaning.

- Resolved an issue where the UI was displaying multiple confirm prompts on the same error window.

- Resolved an issue where mods could be uninstalled while they were updating.

- Resolved issues with the sorting function not being reset upon changing tabs.

- Added additional error messaging for when staging a mod fails due to a corrupt mod.

- Changed the default input on controller for “copy save” to be the options button.

- Resolved issue where uninstalled mods remained in the installed list after switching tabs.

- Resolved issue where creators were unable to update installed mods in the uploaded section.

##### Raytracing

- Resolved Hogsmeade watermill shadow not rotating with asset.

- Resolved Raytracing reflection system resolution issues.

##### Stability/Performance

- Resolved performance hit when accessing library tab with a large number of mods installed.

- Resolved a hitch when hovering on character slot that has a large number of mods enabled.

- Resolved an issue where older saves using mods sometimes were unable to refresh store inventory.

- Fixed bug where Low Latency Mode would not update when Frame Generation was changed.

- Resolved FSR2 screen space reflection noise.

- Resolved various minor upscaler issues.

##### Miscellaneous

- Implemented support for Intel's Low Latency (XeLL) and Frame Generation (XeFG) Technologies.

- Updated Intel's XeSS 2 version to latest revision.

- Implemented AMD FSR3.

- Resolved SSL verification issue which prevented some players from connecting to WB Games Online Services.

- [HL-21937](https://hogwartslegacy.bug

_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/576005583301247566]_

### Hogwarts Legacy Game and Creator Kit Patch Notes - 02/27/2025

- Date: 2025-02-27
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/506195909797741136
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-506195909797741136

_Hogwarts Legacy Build Version_ – **1344582**
_Developer notes_ – This patch provides additional enhancements, bug fixes, and overall MODs support to the **PC **version of the game.

##### Patch Overview:

##
- Localization

- Resolved download progress counter on mod cards misaligned in Japanese

- General localization support

##
- UI

- Resolved download progress counter on mod cards misaligned in Japanese

- General localization support

##

##### UI

- Resolved KBM prompt missing from “Favorite” and “Install” options

- Resolved not being able to open privacy policy and terms of service

- Resolved placeholder text for Switch Pro controller inputs - [HL-21944](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-21944)

- Resolved mod description flickering when changing resolutions in window mode

- Resolved customizable wands not triggering correctly

- Resolved “Enable Mods” not working correctly when navigating away

- Resolved new gear default being costume only

- Resolved the update required icon not appearing correctly

- Resolved icon missing to indicate a reload and/or update to a mod

- Resolved wand replacement mods listing in opposite order

- Resolved prompt to restart game for updating mods not popping up

- Resolved debug code being displayed in save name when playing mod mission

- Resolved text being cut off or unaligned using more than 109 characters

- Resolved mod save file having wrong exclamation mark

- Resolved category icons in detail page might appear duplicated

- Resolved mods not remaining updated after exiting details page

- Resolved save confirmation text being inconsistent

- Resolved “No Connection” text overlapping menus when offline

- Resolved user not being able to unselect report option

- Resolved “Update” prompt remaining displayed while updating mod

- Resolved Q and E keys in the mod menu not cycling to the other side

- Resolved blue and red indicators appearing correctly without to hover over list

- Resolved category icon spinning after updating is completed for a mod

- Resolved not being able to adjust ratings on a mod

- Resolved clicking on “Recent Project” restarting the engine and disconnecting from CurseForge

- Resolved mod and CurseForge image logo requirements being different

- Resolved error messages when uploading mods without required fields not being clear

- Resolved maximum number of characters being different in various areas

- Resolved maximum number of characters in mod’s description exceeding the creator kit causing text to not display properly on CurseForge

- Resolved transparency of featured mods and arrow at the bottom of the screen not updating when scrolling page with a controller

- Resolved the number of ratings being cut off when reaching a 1000 or more

- Resolved some mods displaying small, light blue font in the mods details

- Resolved long mod names not being displayed over two lines on their cards

- Implemented a pop-up dialog to show if the game crashes do to detection of Nexus or similar mod previously in use

##### Gameplay

- Resolved custom fast travels not working

- Resolved ‘Third Time’s a Charm’ not being able to be unlocked

- Resolved silent restart failing with mods

- Resolved moth picture frame image in mod being replaced with a placeholder

- Resolved basic attack leaving blank impacts on hit surfaces

##### Stability/Performance

- Resolved General Creator Kit support

- Resolved crash when talking to Ollivander with the any wand mod installed

- Resolved crash occurring when walking through Ancient Magic gate

##### Miscellaneous

- General text adjustments

- Resolved long names causing underscores to vanish

- Resolved grammar issues in mods

- Resolved file path being displayed incorrectly

- Resolved scrolling down with mouse vs controller have different results

- Updated the feature image on the Discovery page

- Resolved keybinds for ‘Open Mod Reorder Menu’ and ‘Move Mod Order Up/Down’ not functioning properly

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_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/506195909797741136]_

### Hogwarts Legacy Patch Notes - 01/30/2025

- Date: 2025-01-30
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/541095635886016001
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-541095635886016001

_Build Version_ – 1326194

_Developer notes_ – This patch adds new **Ray Tracing** features and enhancements, **DLSS4** support, **Bug Fixes**, and **MODs support** to the **PC** version of the game.

**Ray Tracing** now has more toggles exposed for users to customize their experience. Previously, users could just turn RT features on and off, with a global RT Quality setting. We now expose quality settings for each feature, excluding RTAO, and an additional RT geometry quality.

In addition to the following:

- All Raytraced Reflections are now rendered at a higher fidelity, resulting in crisper, more detailed visuals.

- Raytraced Reflections have been enabled on bodies of water, including the Black Lake.

- Additional settings have been exposed for the Raytracing feature on Hogwarts Legacy, allowing users to customize the visual experience to best suit their hardware. Previously Raytracing was simply enabled or disabled via a global quality setting. In the latest patch, we now expose quality settings for each feature (excluding Raytraced Ambient Occlusion).

- Raytracing Geometry settings have also been exposed; this allows users to adjust the render distance and realism of both Raytracing Shadows & Reflections. This affects the level of detail that the game renders raytraced geometry.

- Support for Nvidia’s DLSS4 has been added to the game.

- Support for Nvidia's Ray Reconstruction technology has been added to the game.

- RTX 50 series GPU owners can utilize Nvidia's Multi-Frame Generation technology.

Another new addition is now **Hogwarts Legacy’s MOD support on the PC**.  You now have the ability to play with Community MODs that have been added to our PC version of the game, adding MOD browsing and installation in our PC Client.  We have also modified our game editor and made it available to the modding community on Epic Game Store, integrated with CurseForge MOD system, and spent some time improving the character, quests, and dungeon systems to make them more user friendly in the editor.  This system will open the creativity of our community for our Hogwarts Legacy community.

##### Playing with MODs:

- By linking a WB account, players can now install mods from the new MODs menu

- [Link your account — WB Games](https://rewards.wbgames.com/games/hogwarts-legacy/link-account/curseforge)

- Players can browse and discover new mods from the new mod browser, click “Play MODs”

- Players are able to create new saves and copy existing vanilla saves in order to play with MODs while keeping your vanilla save files safe.  Create, Access, and Play MODs on the Enable MODs screen in “Play MODs”

- Players are able to assign a different mod configuration to different saves to allow mod experimentation

- Reminder that you need to be online for the MODs system to work properly

##### MODs Creator Kit with Curseforge Integration Best Practices & Do’s and Don’ts

- **Do** use some form of source control to back up the contents of any mods that you are working on. When the Creator Kit is updated from the Epic Game Store, sometimes files that are not part of the official installation (such as a user’s mods) will be removed. Backing up your mod source in some form of source control will help you prevent lost work such as this.

- **Don’t** attempt to open the Creator Kit uproject directly (e.g. by double-clicking on it) - users should always launch from the Epic Game Store.

- **Don’t** change the activation state of any of the Creator Kit project’s plugins - it tends to break things.

- **Don’t** use non-alphanumeric characters in the names of assets (this includes whitespace characters) or database fields. This will likely cause problems and may prevent things from working as intended. In place of whitespace characters in names, use an underscore _ instead if needed.

- **Don’t** attempt to change the enabled / disabled state of any existing plugins in the Creator Kit. That will break things.

- **Don’t** attempt to add / remove any

_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/541095635886016001]_

### Hogwarts Legacy Hot-fix Notes - 7/24/2024

- Date: 2024-07-25
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/4375893764801257794
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-4375893764801257794

##### Hogwarts Legacy Hot-fix Notes - 7/24/2024 (PC)

_Build Version_ – **1235957**

_Developer notes _– This is a PC-only hotfix aimed to resolve critical crashes users may encounter due to memory leaks and invalid shared pointer usage when running on graphics cards that support frame generation and having HAGS (Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling) enabled.

##### PC

- Stability

- Fixed instances where memory leaks and invalid shared pointer usage were found when running on graphics cards that support frame generation and having HAGS (Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling) enabled. [HL-16304](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-16304),  [HL-18657 ](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-18657)

- Knowledge

- Fixed instance where buying a broom at Spintwitches would cause the ingredients’ collection tallies to reset. [HL-18873](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-18873)

### Hogwarts Legacy Patch Notes - 7/12/2024

- Date: 2024-07-12
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/4263301698046659778
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-4263301698046659778

**Build Version – 1228792**

**Developer notes** – This is a hot-fix patch aimed to fix a few persistent crashes. Several lighting, collision and functionality issues that have popped up within the newest Photo mode have also been addressed. Multiple other bugs have been fixed.

**Disclaimer** – While this patch addresses multiple issues, there is one known crash that happens frequently on some systems that we weren't able to fix in time for this release. If you continue to experience frequent crashes, this temporary work-around may help: Go to Windows Settings, System, Graphics, and disable "Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling" if you have it enabled. We are actively working to resolve this issue and will release a fix as soon as possible

**DLC**:

-  Fixed instance where the Dark Lightning Broom could not be obtained when continuing a previous save after downloading and installing the latest patch. [HL-18766](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-18766)

**Localization**:

-  Fixed incorrect Arabic translation of circular taped glasses pop-up reward screen message.

**Photo mode**:

-  Fixed instances where toggling the HIDE NPCs option didn’t work with some students, dragons, dementors.

-  Fixed instances where lack of collision would allow players to see OOW through dungeons’ ceilings.

**UI**

-  Fixed instance where using the Portrait Filter in Photo Mode would cause unintended artifacting. [HL-19082](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-19082)

**Compatibility**

-  Fixed instance that would cause over exposed lighting after updating NVIDIA drivers to 555.99 version. [HL-18678](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-18678)

### Patch Notes - June 5 2024

- Date: 2024-06-05
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/4193494001021633070
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-4193494001021633070

##### Build Version – 1218405

##### Developer notes

This Patch unlocks the **Haunted Shop mission** previously available only to Sony platforms on all supported platforms, as well as all previously exclusive items and cosmetics, including:

- The **Onyx Hyppogriff mount**.

- the **Felix Felicis Potion**.

- the **Shopkeeper Cosmetic set**.

It also includes new, never seen before cosmetic items, AND a new broom:

- The **Lavender Borealis**.

- The **Azkaban Themed gear**.

- The **Circular Taped Spectacles**.

A **Photo Mode** has also been added to allow players to capture screenshots of their Hogwarts Legacy experience and all their newly unlocked cosmetics. *Photo mode will become available after completing the mission to gain access the field guide.

In addition, this patch also provides players with a **talent point reset function**, to re-build your ideal Witch/Wizard without having to start a new playthrough. Multiple bugs have also been addressed (Details below).

##### Localization

-  Implemented several updated localized Voice Over retakes for Japanese and Spanish.

-  Fixed the Brazilian Portuguese translation of “Silver Rim Spectacles”.

-  Fixed a Typo in the “Wingardium Leviosa” French spell description.

-  Fixed several Voice Over cut-offs throughout the game.

##### Audio

-  Fixed several Voice Over cut-offs throughout the game.

-  Fixed instance where the SFX/Dialogue Volume would become louder than the music Volume while using stereo devices and being set to 50%. [HL-12010](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-12010)

##### UI

-  Fixed instance that made player unable to select field guide pages’ options when accessing the menu while holding down the basic spell cast button. [HL-1052](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-1052)

-  Fixed instance where loading a Manual Save or Fast traveling to certain locations would cause alohamora prompts to disappear from magical beast cages. [HL-6258](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-6258)

-  Fixed instance where Dark Arts spells would become not equippable after equipping regural spells in loadout 1. [HL-643](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-643)

-  Fixed instance where the mission icon for the last arc of the Broom race would linger on screen after completion.

##### Gameplay

-  Removed butterflies misleading players to previously opened treasure chests. [HL-10269](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-10269)

-  Fixed Instance where using the Swift talent on the edge of the map would cause mission progression to linger on the “Seach for the Rune Symbol” step. [HL-15794](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-15794)

##### Achievements

-  Fixed instance where the Fountain on Hogwarts grounds flying field guide page wouldn’t count towards the Map Counters or The Bell Tower Wing Sector. [HL-2376](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-2376)

##### NPC

Fixed instance where Lodgok would occasionally remain stuck inside the Hogshead in Hogsmeade instead of traveling to the Witch’s Tomb, preventing player progression. [HL-15831](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-15831)

##### Avatar

-  Fixed instance where it wouldn’t be possible for the avatar to climb and reach a treasure chest in the High Keep. [HL-15709](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-15709)

-  Fixed instance where the Legendary Masquerade Masks would clip within the avatar’s face when equipped. [HL-4453](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-4453)

-  Fixed instance where swimming to treasure vault near Keenbridge would cause the avatar to fly into the air. [HL-47](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-47)

##### Navigation

-  Fixed instance where Professor Garlick and Professor Hecat could get stuck moving in the air after leaving the hospital.

-  Fixed instance where a loading screen would cause a cage door to lock up again without regenerating an alohamora lock on it in a bandit cam

_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/4193494001021633070]_

### Patch Notes - June 2nd 2023

- Date: 2023-06-02
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/3695812631676589787
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-3695812631676589787

**Developer Note** - This patch addresses overall gameplay experience and stability
improvements.

##### Bug Fixes

##### Gameplay

##### Missions

-  Resolved quest failing to progress upon starting the final battle
with the Pensieve Guardian [HL-12745](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-12745)

-  Resolved Percival Rackham's Trial not being able to be completed
causing a progression blocker [HL-12745](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-12745)

##### Cinematics

-  Resolved avatar using a generic NPC wand instead of their unique
wand [HL-11594](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-11594)

##### Avatar

-  Resolved the avatar's robe moving unnaturally while drinking the
potion if they are created immediately after making a manual save
on another character's slot

##### Achievements/Trophies

-  Resolved large gold chests being lootable after patching

-  Resolved achievements not working correctly when no internet
was available

-  Resolved Gregory and Goblet of fire field guide pages not showing
complete after latest patch [HL-12917](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-12917)

-  Resolved with Daedelian Key and not being able to open chest to
get house reward [HL-12673](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-12673)

-  Resolved "Allow "Known" Collection items to count correctly
towards proper achievements

##### UI

-  Updated localization overlapping issues related to location names

-  Resolved quest tracking icon remaining on map and minimap after the
quest is completed

-  Resolved intro outfit and robe being available in your gear appearances by
default [HL-4880](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-4880)

-  Resolved untracking missions in-game, in the map and/or mini-map not
updating their icons and/or disappearing

-  Resolved the user getting stuck on the 'Field Guide' screen if they spam
the  button while transitioning to the 'Map' screen

##### Save Game

-  Resolved restarting from a manual save can place Sir Nicholas at the
mission's starting point

-  Resolved player being able to permanently lock themselves out of the
conversation with Natsai when using a manual save during a mission [HL-12659](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-12659)

-  Resolved avatar being able to unlock the talent menu during a mission
after reloading a manual save

-  Resolved reloading an autosave after gathering any collection chest
allows the avatar to obtain the same chest rewards again

##### Performance

-  Resolved a crash when fast traveling to Hogsmeade using floo flames

-  Optimization to overall lighting

-  Resolved crash during level and mission transitions/loading

-  Resolved a crash when opening and closing pause menu during missions

-  Resolved crash related to foliage

-  Resolved a crash when ornate chests in the game

-  Resolved a crash related to in game beacons

-  Resolved memory optimization

-  Resolved single frame hitching throughout the game

-  Resolved localization crash when dictionaries are reloaded from a save
game

-  Resolved landscape streaming issues during Hogwarts

-  Resolved crash VRAM memory leaking [HL-313](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-313)

-  Update to latest NVIDIA Streamline SDK

##### Miscellaneous

-  Resolved improper shadowing around the vines of dungeons

-  Update to game credits

_*Patch deployment times may vary per platform_

### Patch Notes - May 4 2023 (1 of 4)

- Date: 2023-05-05
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/3680047495738750276
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-3680047495738750276

##### **Overview**

**Arachnophobia Mode**

An Arachnophobia Mode has been added to the accessibility options. When toggled on, this mode:

-  Changes all enemy spider appearances

-  Reduces and removes spider skitters and screeches

-  Removes small spider ground effect spawners

-  Makes static spider corpses in the world invisible

- Collision is still active to prevent players from getting stuck when toggling this setting

- Note that spider images in the Field Guide remain unchanged

**Professor Ronen Themed Cosmetic Gear**

- Added support for the new Professor Ronen Cosmetic Set Twitch Drops

**Additional Fixes**

-  Resolved Lodgok’s Helm of Urtkot quest lock, preventing players from continuing with the quest

-  Did some laundry after students pointed out that robes looked dirty

-  Multiple save game fixes

-  Identified and resolved multiple collections and Field Guide Page issues

-  Resolved multiple issues that could cause the player to fall out of the world

**Performance**

-  Resolved multiple potential crashes

-  Performance fixes and optimizations

And more than 500 additional fixes. You can read the full detailed notes below.

### Patch Notes - May 4 2023 (2 of 4)

- Date: 2023-05-05
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/3680047495735742788
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-3680047495735742788

Developer Note - This patch addresses overall gameplay experience and stability improvements.

##

**Bug Fixes:**

##

**ONLINE**

-  Resolved non-offensive player names being restricted when naming a character: [HL-50](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-50)

-  Updated Israel EULA mapping from ae-AR to en-GB"

##

**GAMEPLAY**
**Missions**

-  Resolved gaps between walls being present at various locations

-  Resolved collision related issues at various location in and out of combat

-  Resolved re-spawning issues with Gobstones after they have been collected: [HL-1894](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-1894)

-  Resolved avatar being able to move a lantern to an unreachable location when using Windgardium Leviosa making it impossible to progress.

-  Resolved the Ancient Magic barrier persisting after defeating all the enemies

-  Resolved Professor Weasley not being at the entrance of the Ravenclaw dorms after waking up

-  Resolved Accio Ball fail mission becoming stuck

-  Resolved player being able to escape Hogwarts as Professor Black

-  Resolved the player being able to defeat Leander and Nellie with Incendio and they will remain actively moving

-  Resolved the collision for the Slytherin common room entrance always being present

-  Resolved failing the mission with the key of admittance causes the key to disappear: [HL-974](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-974)

-  Resolved an issue with the camera shaking uncontrollably if placing the Accio box with the treasure directly under the regular one

-  Resolved mission not progressing past "defeat the enemies" in final area

-  Resolved Sebastian spinning in Devil's Snare tunnel side area: [HL-518](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-518)

-  Resolved there being no collision on the right side of the shop's roof Dogweed & Deathcap: [HL-3046](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-3046)

-  Resolved one of the bells being stuck behind stairs at the bell towers by using Wingardium Leviosa

-  Resolved intermittent fog being present close to Professor Fig's Classroom

-  Resolved fog having unintended behavior in a room in the Headmasters office: [HL-12376](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-12376)

-  Resolved volume water not calculating correctly: [HL-47](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-47)

-  Resolved an issue when untracking and activating, mission icon is in the ground

-  Resolved the Hogwarts South Battle Arena not having a checkmark after being completed: [HL-7777](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-7777)

-  Resolved the chests not being able to be collected in various locations

-  Resolved beast in a cage not being rescued after opening the cage: [HL-1390](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-1390)

-  Resolved visible gaps on the ground at various locations in the open world

-  Resolved Jackdaw's statues having a chance of not falling, remaining inaccessible.

-  Resolved issue when leaving the game just when the Avatar gets inside the book may block the progress: [HL-2953](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-2953)

-  Resolved when reloading inside the open room after solving the puzzle will cause the avatar to respawn trapped.

-  Resolved avatar falling out of world through a spot near Hogwarts West Valley

-  Resolved Graphorn disappearing during battle.

-  Resolved objective description finding and returning Rabe's wand errors.

-  Resolved hanging crate taking a long time to fall down after the pulley is destroyed

-  Resolved Dorran being immobile after the cinematic where the centaurs arrive

-  Resolved a Note disappearing from a body after the avatar casts Confringo on it

-  Resolved West Hall- Art - gameplay investigateable mesh missing and does not match with the related guide page

-  Resolved defeating Ranrok's loyalists without getting detected and using Disillusionment blocks mission progression: [HL-11365](https://hogwartsl

_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/3680047495735742788]_

### Patch Notes - May 4 2023 (3 of 4)

- Date: 2023-05-05
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/3680047495735809593
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-3680047495735809593

Developer Note - This patch addresses overall gameplay experience and stability improvements.

##

**BUG FIXES:**

##

**GAMEPLAY**
**Combat**

-  Resolved spiders spawned by the Acromantula keep attacking on the Arena's victory screen: [HL-5171](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-5171)

-  Resolved when using Glacius and Confringo to damage Inferi it does not remove its invulnerability stat

-  Resolved troll not attacking when Avatar is close to a wall

-  Resolved when dodging the first swing of a Troll parry attach with a blink the second attack will teleport in front of the avatar

-  Resolved when dodging the first swing with a blink the next club smashing onto the ground attack will be unblockable from Troll

-  Resolved issue when avatar dies during the first time doing the encounter the Enemies reappears in different positions.

-  Resolved the enemies being able to activate their shields even after the avatar has won the duel

-  Resolved rock wall no longer being highlighted early with manual target

-  Resolved an issue when the avatar fails a spell, the second failure is triggered once the dummy gets up

-  Resolved character partial wetness from wading not displaying

-  Resolved the DW Animagus transformation being broken

-  Resolved while fighting the 'Poacher Animagus' and casting Levioso and then Transformation, the enemy won't turn back to its original form

-  Optimization in delaying the Death FX

-  Resolved Trolls being able to dash for an excessive long distance when attacking the Avatar after they perform a Swift dodge roll: [HL-3853](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-3853)

-  Resolved Forest Troll disengaging from combat in a bandit camp

-  Added a vertical root motion to the spider squish finisher animation

-  Removed 180 rotation on the main control of spider squish finisher animation

-  On easy mode, players can defeat opponents without breaking their shield

-  Resolved spiders - While in their explode-able "on-fire state" not exploding when taking death blow damage while in air

-  Resolved avatar being able to cast ancient magic during stealth portion disrupting enemy

-  Resolved Graphorn getting stuck on rocks in fight arena

-  Resolved chance dummy's textures stretch after being hit with Glacius then hitting the ground

-  Resolved spider webs producing a frozen square texture when the Avatar casts Glacius on them

-  Resolved an issue in the last part of the witches tomb the Inferis not attacking the avatar when standing on the Depulso platform

-  Resolved in the South Coast Battle Arena, being able to get the Armored Troll stuck in a spot

-  Resolved Victor Rookwood standing off screen during the wand linking

-  Resolved an issue with enemies (Hogwarts Protector / Guardian) not animating  properly when hit with abilities

-  Resolved Training Dummies not reacting correctly when hit by Expelliarmus

-  Resolved the River Troll not attacking the avatar at a certain distance

-  Resolved the Avatar not being able to perform the Ancient Magic Finisher while aiming

-  Resolved Animagus in Wolf form being affected by Transformation while in the air does not revert to their normal form

-  Resolved pickups getting destroyed

-  Resolved issue just before the final fight with the Pensieve Guardian the enemies can disappear while fighting with them causing a delay on the mission

-  Resolved enemy combatants disappearing

-  Resolved corruption effect disappearing from the troll when it is hit by the avatar

-  Resolved Dugbogs not being harmed when lifted by the tongue

-  Resolved enemies getting stuck in fear animations if the avatar uses the ancient magic finisher just before failing a mission

-  Resolved being able to pull board out of door without breaking the board, causing door to not open

-  Resolved generic student NPC treadmilling when fast traveling to Grand Staircase Floo Flame

-  Resolved Dorothy Dencourt getting stuck in the door of her house maki

_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/3680047495735809593]_

### Patch Notes - May 4 2023 (4 of 4)

- Date: 2023-05-05
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/3680047495735881507
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-3680047495735881507

Developer Note - This patch addresses overall gameplay experience and stability improvements.

##

**BUG FIXES:**

##

**GAMEPLAY**
**Accessibility**

-  Resolved the 'Audio Visualiser's 'Ambient Conversation' icon lingering on screen when fighting Inferi

-  Added Arachnophobia mode to the Accessibility option

-  Resolved the Fireplace not having any UI interaction despite being highlighted in High Contrast Gameplay

-  Resolved Teacup not having any UI interaction despite being highlighted in High Contrast Gameplay

-  Removed Corruption VFX from the Arachnophobia mode spider version

-  Removed small crawling spiders for Arachnophobia mode

-  Adjusted the spider corpse assets that are already present in dungeons and lairs will remain on screen even if Arachnophobia mode is turned on

-  Resolved assets of small crawling spiders in the dungeon stages and in the open world when arachnophobia mode is active

-  Resolved issue with Arachnophobia Mode enabled spiders emitting a screech when burning causing discomfort to people with Arachnophobia

-  Resolved an issue of Arachnophobia mode not defaulting to Off

-  Resolved the 'Arachnophobia Mode' accessibility option not resetting to the default value when using the 'Reset to Defaults' menu feature

-  Resolved the animation after killing small spiders and exploding normal spiders still showing normal spider legs with the Arachnophobia mode On

-  Resolved spiders having texture issues when toggling Arachnophobia Mode on or off during battle

-  Resolved the body of the spider for the WE_ICE_GARDEN world event failing to be displayed correctly when activating Arachnophobia mode

-  Resolved spiders in dungeons not remaining unchanged with Arachnophobia mode is on

**UI**

-  Resolved minimap pathing displaying correctly

-  Updated minimap functionality: [HL-7913](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-7913)

-  Fixed field guide locking

-  Resolved localization of Japanese line breaking rules not displaying correctly for low screen resolution

-  Resolved Map Changing to a black screen if the Player Presses the Pause Button During the Map Tutorial

-  Resolved minimap breaking after leaving poacher tent: [HL-12306](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-12306)

-  Resolved icons disappearing from the map when quickly zooming in or out

-  Resolved Player losing ability to fast travel after abandoning quest while competing in broom races

-  Resolved damage numbers that are 5+ digits/figures are cutoff on Death's Trolls

-  Resolved issue when wearing a robe's hood, equipping a gear item will cause the hood icon to appear on all slots.

-  Resolved Field Guide page challenge counters not being consistent: [HL-2376](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-2376)

-  Resolved floo flames missing for fast travel

-  Resolved holding the purchase key before the wand UI appears causing the cinematic to be black

-  Resolved an issue with giving a custom name to any beast causes its description to appear as debug/placeholder text while selling them to Brood and Peck: [HL-8818](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-8818)

-  Resolved floo flames not being unavailable when loading an autosave after learning an unforgivable spell in the Undercroft: [HL-5739](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-5739)

-  Resolved issue with quest beacons / icons flickering

-  Resolved cursor in the Menus to disappearing

-  Resolved missing house on the Hogsmeade map

-  Resolved reward icon remaining in the challenge after collecting the reward

-  Chance the item / tool wheel may become inaccessible after using Ancient Magic Throw

-  Resolved the pathing in the HUD changing and misleading the player

-  Resolved the Room of Requirement’s Floo Flame UI guiding the avatar to the observation deck in the Astronomy Tower

-  Resolved the story difficulty "Skip Sequence" prompt for Astronomy Tables is missing its description instead showing its Title / Header tw

_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/3680047495735881507]_

### Patch Notes - March 08, 2023

- Date: 2023-03-08
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/3690175524512940654
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-3690175524512940654

**Developer Note** - This patch addresses overall gameplay, performance and stability as well as online connection improvements.

##### **Bug Fixes:**

**PC**

-  **ONLINE**

-  Improve player account network registration and tracking.

-  Fixed DLC related issues during pause menu, gear menu.

-  Fixed DLC flying mount inventory issue potentially disappearing during a mission.

**Gameplay**

-  **MISSIONS**

-  Fixed blocker issue when unlocking the bandit camp cage before starting the mission. Resolves the following reported issue: [HL-437](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-437)

-  Fixed not being able to complete a quest during a specific conversation with Madam Kogawa missing from her desk. Resolves the following reported issue: [HL-1173](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-1173)

-  Fixed avatar getting stuck between barrel and furnace by jumping or opening tool wheel.

-  Fixed a duplication collision next to one of the store entrances.

-  Fixed issue with waypoints being in the air instead of the ground within Hogsmeade.

-  Fixed objective maker being over Fig properly after waiting period.

-  Fixed missing exit prompt on some doors within Hogwarts.

-  Fixed opening butterfly chests other than the intended ones for a quest doesn't count toward mission progression. Resolves the following reported issue: [HL-5620](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-5620)

-  Fixed butterflies to not appearing at the specified area to progress the mission again. Resolves the following reported issue: [HL-4807](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-4807)

-  Fixed incorrect merge mission progression.

-  Fixed stability issue in the Spoons in the Potion’s classroom.

-  Fixed stars being present when focusing telescope during Astronomy class on low settings. Resolves the following reported issue: [HL-3032](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-3032)

-  Fixed stars brightness and pop issues with Astronomy mini-games.

-  Fixed shields not displaying correctly during Crossing Wands missions.

-  **BROOM FLIGHT**

-  Fixed player getting trapped while mounting a broom or while rotating a statue.

-  Fixed not landing on Viaduct bridge.

-  Fixed mesh breaking when avatar mounts broom after teleporting in open area.

-  Fixed flash and shuttering when mounting any broom.

-  **WORLD EVENTS
**
-  Fixed wagon carts clipping into one another while avatar is blocking them.

-  Fixed occasional respawning duplication of One Man Band in Hogsmeade.

-  **CHARACTERS**

-  Fixed issue with characters that do not have hair.

-  **VFX**

-  Fixed broom speed parameters.

-  Fixed enemy shields not displaying correctly during Cross Wands missions.

-  Fixed enemy shields disappearing after being hit several times.

-  Fixed visibility of constellations at the astronomy table.

-  Fixed Dark Wizard Extortionist AOE lightning VFX attack remaining on screen.

**Audio**

-  Fixed audio of waterfall in the cliffside based on avatars proximity.

-  Update latest audio soundbanks

-  Resolved localization and VO selection properly playing correctly.

**UI**

-  Updated localization strings.

-  Fixed female avatar face appearing different from the creation preview during gameplay. Resolves the following reported issue: [HL-543](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-543)

-  Fixed transition between UI purchase window and forced conversation with vendors.

-  Fixed map showing wrong path to the map chamber.

-  Fixed damaged being represented when enemy is hit with transformation and Ancient Magic Throw. Resolves the following reported issue: [HL-4810](https://hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com/bug/HL-4810)

-  Improve tracking for Room of Requirement.

-  Fixed Ansel issue when FOV is set too high.

-  Fixed UI controller icons displaying correctly based on controller platform type.

**Cinematics**

-  Updated facial animations.

-  Fixed NPC treadmilling during the House Cup.

-  Fixed blurred tex

_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/3690175524512940654]_

### Patch Notes

- Date: 2023-02-24
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/990080/view/3676663457769303119
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/hogwarts-legacy/releases/steam-3676663457769303119

**Developer Note - This patch addresses overall gameplay performance and stability as well as online connection improvements. **

##### Online

Fixed issues with achievement data being properly pushed to Wizarding World portal after linking.

##### Gameplay

##### Owl Mail

-  Fixed an issue with mail not properly triggering sequential mission.

##### World Events

-  Fixed rare crash around certain locations where in-game World Events spawning.

##### NPC

-  Fixed a rare crash when respawning NPCs in the world

-  Fixed crash with some NPC schedules

##### Characters

-  Fixed issues with flickering occurring with a transparent head while hair is still present.

##### UI

-  Updated localization text for additional content items

-  Added Build version to first time EULA

-  Fixed rare occurrence of mission descriptions not being displayed correctly

##### Cinematics

-  Fixed audio issues missing or not properly playing

-  Corrected VFX presentation of robe transformation

-  Fixed a stability issue when skipping cutscenes

-  Fixed a crash when playing cutscenes and cinematics

##### Save Game

-  Fixed rebuilding of Save Game list if manually deleted

-  Fixed error of rewriting last autosave slot

-  Fixed an issue when restarting from last save around not being able to talk to a vendor after initial conversation. Resolves the following reported issues: HL-494, HL-246, HL-1063, HL-590, HL-542, HL-976, HL-965, HL-1158, HL-1184, HL-1089, HL-1240, HL-1031, HL-1490, HL-1433, HL-89, HL-1930, HL-1086, HL-1636, HL-1585, HL-1028, HL-1933, HL-2606, HL-2062, HL-1587, HL-488, HL-498, HL-162, HL-1706, HL-2626, HL-2865, HL-2888, HL-2804, HL-2910, HL-2944, HL-3000, HL-3043, HL-3024

##### Controllers

Switch Pro controller support updates HL-346

##### Upscalers

-  Enable frame generation while DLSS is disabled

-  Anti-Aliasing and Screen resolution settings disabled when using DLSS and not Super Resolution

##### Raytracing

-  Fixed issue with RTAO looking worse than SSAO

-  Adjusted default setting to Medium Quality

##### Performance and Stability

-  Shader type compilation optimization

-  Shader compilation performance updates and functionality enhancements

-  Fixed a crash affecting Text2Speech usability

-  Resolved issues with world assets abruptly being stretched which resolves the following reported issues: HL-305, HL-265

-  Resolved an issue with Nvidia GPUs having lower frame rate compared to AMD

-  Improved crash collection to help chase rare crashes

-  Improved performance on Fidelity mode

-  Fixed rare crash around hovering over the map

-  Fixed issue with wind causing distortion and stretching of world assets

-  Fixed a rare occurrence with material swapping

-  Fixed a rare crash with map assets state

-  Fixed Rare crash occurring with in-game world events

-  Fixed a memory leak with global lighting system HL-313

##### DirectX Version 12

Please note DirectX Version 12 is required to run Hogwarts Legacy on PC. We do not suggest attempting workarounds to run the game with DirectX Version 11 as this can cause stability issues with launching the game and the player experience.