The wizarding world just got a little more dazzling for Nintendo fans. Warner Bros. has confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy: The Legacy of Hogwarts is coming to the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, complete with a magical makeover in graphics and performance. If you endured the original Switch version’s limitations, this next-gen edition promises a Hogwarts adventure that finally does justice to your spellwork.
Publisher|Warner Bros. Games
Release Date|June 5, 2024
Genres|Action RPG, Adventure
Platforms|Nintendo Switch 2
Since its 2023 debut, Hogwarts Legacy has charmed gamers across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Last year’s original Switch port was a technical marvel—if a bit of a visual compromise. But with the Switch 2 edition, those trade-offs fade like a Disillusionment Charm. This version aims to give players the full Hogwarts experience, minus the blurry textures and marathon loading screens.
Warner Bros. promises a host of improvements: higher resolution, upgraded 3D models, refined textures and lighting, plus a buttery-smooth framerate. The real magic? Nearly instant loading times—a game-changer for those who remember the original’s epic waits between Floo Network stops.
Catch a glimpse of the upgraded spellwork in Warner Bros.’ latest trailer:
The news gets even better for current Switch witches and wizards: you won’t need to break Gringotts for the upgrade. Owners of the original version can snag the Switch 2 edition for just €10 via the Nintendo eShop—a refreshingly fair offer that more publishers should consider. Newcomers can grab the enhanced version for €59.99, on par with other big Switch 2 releases.
This launch comes as sequel rumors swirl and reports suggest a planned expansion was quietly canceled amid Warner Bros. Games restructuring. While the future of the franchise remains shrouded in mystery, the Switch 2 port ensures plenty more magic for both new and returning students—minus the technical hiccups.
This move also highlights a broader trend in the games industry: seamless cross-gen upgrades and a commitment to giving players the best possible experience, no matter their hardware. For Switch owners awaiting a true next-gen magical journey, Hogwarts Legacy’s arrival on Switch 2 is the spell you’ve been waiting for.
TL;DR: Hogwarts Legacy lands on Nintendo Switch 2 June 5 with major visual upgrades, instant loading, and a wallet-friendly €10 upgrade for current Switch players—a new standard for AAA gaming on Nintendo’s next-gen console.
Source: Warner Bros. Games via GamesPress