The newly announced date, posted on Twitter, means that Hogwarts Legacy has been delayed by several weeks. while we were never given a specific release date, the original plan was for a Holiday 2022 release. Hogwarts Legacy will be released on February 10, 2023 for PlayStation, Xbox and PC. The Nintendo Switch release date will be revealed soon. The team is excited to have you play, but we need a little more time to deliver the best possible gaming experience. pic.twitter.com/zh0EsOvDb7 — Hogwarts Legacy (@HogwartsLegacy) August 12, 2022 The delay affects the PlayStation, Xbox and PC versions. The Nintendo Switch version’s release date “will be revealed soon,” the official Twitter account promises. “The team is excited to have you play, but we need a little more time to deliver the best gaming experience possible,” the tweet reads. While we’ve seen a few gameplay trailers for Hogwarts Legacy, there hasn’t been a hands-on preview or extended look at the game yet. We’ve seen the PS5 features, though, as well as character customization. We also got a look at the villains of the story. This delay won’t be the only talking point surrounding Hogwarts Legacy. The game has sparked debate over its connection to Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who has gained notoriety in recent years for her transphobic comments. Warner Bros. said the author was not directly involved with the game, but management said she “has the right to express her personal opinion.” Since then, reports have suggested that the game will allow the creation of transgender characters. Matt Purslow is IGN’s UK news and features editor.
