Switch 2 Trick lets you save big on Hogwarts Legacy for a limited time

Nintendo Switch 2 players can get a big discount on the Switch 2 Edition of Hogwarts Legacy with a special trick, but only for a limited time. The open world RPG based on the beloved Harry Potter universe has seen fan and critical acclaim since its debut in early 2023, set well before the time of Harry and friends' adventures. Hogwarts Legacy was the best-selling game of its launch year and was nominated for several awards, even receiving a nomination for a Grammy Award. Hogwarts Legacy was also among the games that got a nice upgrade on Nintendo's newest platform.

The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 saw not only tons of new games but a host of upgrades for various Switch titles. Nintendo has released several “Switch 2 Editions” of Switch games, with the $10 USD upgrade packs improving performance and sometimes adding new content. The enhanced versions aren't limited to first-party Nintendo games either, with third-party games like Stardew Valley, Hollow Knight: Silk Songand No Man's Sky receive updates for the new hardware. Now fans can save big for a limited time Hogwarts Legacys Switch 2 version.

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Hogwarts Legacy Switch 2 Details Revealed

More information about the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Hogwarts Legacy appears online, including its specifications and additional features.

Older Hogwarts fans can get a hefty discount on the Switch 2 version

A new sale on the Nintendo Switch eShop is giving fans a rare chance to save Hogwarts Legacy. The version of the RPG released for the original Switch is currently on sale for $8.99 USD on the eShop, marking a big discount from its typical $59.99 price tag. Notably, the Switch 2 upgrade is only $10 via the eShop, meaning fans can pick up during the sale Hogwarts Legacy along with the Switch 2 enhancement for only $18.99. Fans who want to get a sweet discount on Hogwarts Legacy's Switch 2 Edition will need to act fast, with only the current sale slated to last until January 5 at 02:59 AM EST.

The upgraded version of Hogwarts Legacy on Switch 2 doesn't make any groundbreaking changes to the game, but does offer a number of technical improvements. The Switch 2 version has significantly improved graphics capabilities, including support for DLSS and even 1440p resolution when running Hogwarts Legacy in docked mode. Hogwarts Legacy on Switch 2 has no loading screens compared to its Switch counterpart, and increases the game's flight speed to make traveling across the world even faster. The game even supports one of the latest features on the Switch 2, with Hogwarts Legacy able to use the Joy-Con 2's mouse mode.

The legacy of Hogwarts had a major impact on the Wizarding World Games

The overwhelming success of Hogwarts Legacy made a huge impact on the Wizarding World's presence in video games. The game's success would lead to Warner Bros. moved its Portkey Games label into more games and launched Harry Potter: Quidditch Master year 2024. Hogwarts Legacy often saw requests from fans for more DLC content for the game, with the RPG only receiving the “Dark Arts Pack” as a bonus for its premium editions. Warner Bros. reportedly had a story expansion in the works Hogwarts Legacyalthough it was eventually shelved before an official announcement.

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While Warner Bros and Portkey Games have not officially confirmed a sequel, rumors have started swirling around another Hogwarts Legacy game. New job ads from Hogwarts Legacy developer Avalanche Software hinted at the possibility of a new game in the works, where the positions have eerily similar qualifications to the first game's rosters. Fans have also strongly requested a plethora of features to be included in a new one Hogwarts Legacy sequels, specifically citing Quidditch as one of the biggest exceptions to the original game. The newest Hogwarts Legacy sale gives even more fans a chance to try the beloved game as talk of a sequel begins to gather momentum.