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From December 21 to December 26, games can pick up digital editions ofHogwarts Legacyfor 50% off its usual asking price on PlayStation Store, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox Games Store, with the Nintendo eShop version enjoying a 30% discount. There’s no denying thatHogwarts Legacyis one of the biggest new game releases of 2023, and so those that have yet to start their Hogwarts adventure may want to jump on this opportunity while they still can.
Hogwarts Legacywas initially released this past February and earned mostly positive reviews from critics. An instant commercial success,Hogwarts Legacywas praised for its massive open world and incredible recreation of Hogwarts castle.Hogwarts Legacyearned record-breaking salesfor Avalanche Software and WB Games, with it currently standing tall as the best-selling game of 2023 so far.
IfHogwarts Legacykeeps its spot as the best-selling game of 2023, it will break a 14-year streak ofCall of Dutyand Rockstar hogging the top spot. It will be interesting to see ifHogwarts LegacyorCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3come out on top when it’s all said and done, but in the meantime, those that have yet to play the open worldHarry Potteraction-RPG can get it at a big discount. From now until at least December 26, gamers can getHogwarts Legacyfor 50% off on PS5, Xbox, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, making it $34.99 instead of the usual $69.99 on consoles and $29.99 instead of the usual $59.99 on PC. TheSwitch version ofHogwarts Legacy, meanwhile, is $41.99 instead of $59.99. While the sale “officially” ends December 26, it’s worth pointing out that some storefronts have the discount lasting longer, with Xbox supposedly keepingHogwarts Legacyat this low price until January 2 and PlayStation keeping the sale going until January 6.
As for which platform fans should buy the game on, there are some things to consider. The Switch version ofHogwarts Legacyis far and away the worst-performing, with more frequent glitches and significantly worse graphics compared to its counterparts on other platforms.Hogwarts Legacyon PS4 and Xbox Onealso has some minor drawbacks, so the definitive way to play the game would be on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X.
Hogwarts Legacyon those platforms allows players to experience the game like it was meant to be played, with a giant open world, minimal load screens, and a high level of polish. Choosing between PC and consoles boils down to personal preference, though it is worth pointing out that the PC version is slightly cheaper and there are someHogwarts Legacymods to downloadif one is interested in that sort of thing.
