During Gamescom 2022, Warner Bros Games and Avalanche Software have released a new trailer that shows off the darker side of their upcoming RPG title Hogwarts Legacy. Along with this new gameplay trailer, they have provided details regarding the Deluxe and Collector’s Editions of the game, as well as the new February 10, 2023 release date for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
In the “Sebastian Sallow’s Dark Legacy” gameplay trailer below, they showcased some of the darker elements players will encounter, including a closer look at the game’s more dangerous locales, sinister foes and fearsome magical creatures lurking in the shadows. Putting a focus on one of the optional companion questlines with Sebastian Sallow, the trailer also provides a glimpse at the Unforgivable Curses and difficult dilemmas players will face as they learn more about the Sallow family’s mystery and decide whether to engage with, or even embrace, the Dark Arts.
Feeling more confident in this new delayed release date, Warner Bros Games has opened pre-orders for both physical and digital editions of Hogwarts Legacy. All players that pre-order will be able to obtain the exclusive Onyx Hippogriff Mount upon completing the relevant quest.
For those that simply want a digital edition of the game, they can get it for $59.99 USD on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, or for $69.99 USD on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. If they want the Digital Deluxe Edition, it will be $79.99 USD across all platforms and will include 72 hours Early Access to the game starting on February 7, 2023, as well as the Dark Arts Pack. The Dark Arts Pack provides access to an exclusive wardrobe via the Dark Arts Cosmetic Set, a flying Thestral Mount players can ride, and access to the Dark Arts Battle Arena where players can test their mastery of the Dark Arts against waves of challenging enemies. As a bonus, Digital Deluxe Edition users will also get the Dark Arts Garrison Hat and cross-gen digital upgrade for PlayStation and Xbox.
For those that want the physical Deluxe Edition, they can get it for $69.99 USD on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, or for $79.99 USD on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Deluxe Edition of the game will include 72 hours Early Access to the game starting on February 7, 2023, as well as the Dark Arts Pack.
For those looking to really get set up, they can get the Collector’s Edition of the game for $289.99 USD on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, or $299.99 USD on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This edition of the game includes the Deluxe Edition content, Dark Arts Garrison Hat, as well as a physical Life-Size Floating Ancient Magic Wand with Book Base, Steel Case, and in-game Kelpie Robe.
