Hogwarts Legacy: Switch 2 Upgrade Boosts Graphics, Eliminates Loading Screens for $10

The Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Hogwarts Legacy delivers enhanced visuals, quicker load times, and introduces innovative mouse controls.

A new comparison trailer highlights that, unlike the original game where loading screens interrupted travel to and from Hogsmeade, the Switch 2 version offers seamless area transitions.

That’s not all. The Nintendo Switch 2 enhances frame rates, textures, shadows, and color vibrancy across Hogwarts and its environs, as showcased in the trailer below:

Curious about mouse controls? So are we. Warner Bros. has yet to share details, but we speculate they might enhance spell-casting interactions.

Like other Switch 1 titles, owners of Hogwarts Legacy on the original console can upgrade to this enhanced version for just $10.

Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world, action-packed RPG set in the 1800s wizarding universe. Starting as a fifth-year student, players explore iconic and new locations, tame magical creatures, brew potions, hone spell-casting skills, upgrade abilities, and shape their character into the witch or wizard of their dreams. It launches on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside the console on June 5.

We loved Hogwarts Legacy, giving it a 9/10 in the IGN Hogwarts Legacy review, stating: "In nearly every aspect, Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter RPG we’ve always dreamed of playing."