Hogwarts Legacy Release Date Announced, Just Not For The Switch

So a few months after the other consoles then, unless they go with a cloud version earlier

I always forget this game is a thing let alone coming to Switch

I still find it hard to believe this is coming to Switch, besides being a cloud version. The delay is fine. PS5 version day 1. I'll pick up a copy for Switch if it reviews well.

@UltimateOtaku91 Even with the cloud version you never know. Not that I'm waiting for it, but shouldn't the cloud version of Dying Light 2 for Switch have released by now? Or was it canceled?

The RXT4090Ti is looking more tempting everyday. Might just keep the Switch for exclusive titles.

Ok, so I had my doubts but after seeing the trailer, I am looking forward to this. I would love to get it for switch since I never seem to find time to really play my Xbox or ps anymore.

"So, the release date for Switch is up in the air for now, and it almost begs the question: will Hogwarts Legacy for the Switch be
a Cloud Version? Hmm... Food for thought."

While I understand it's a valid concern you guys, of all people, should know the physical version has been up for preorder on sites like amazon or gamestop for some time now, cloud versions for obvious reasons don't get listed at retailers. Wouldn't be surprised if the switch version gets delayed till summer 2023 and by that time I might as well just play it on pc.

I'm really interested to see the Switch version's date.

@Kr96 it really could at this point we've seen nothing much about the port. But it is getting a physical release with a cartridge soo.

This wouldn't have been delayed if it were indeed a Cloud Version.

I love my Switch to death. Have hundreds of games for it. I also got the Steam Deck recently. Let me tell you what: having a Steam Deck erases all the pain and anguish I get when I hear a Switch port “needs more time”.

looks like a title best played elsewhere. The Switch is my main babygirl - but for games like Street Fighter? Better on other systens.

I sorta want this game because it seems like it could be a cool concept gameplay wise but I have only recently become interested in JKRs works and I am still not really interested in Harry Potter as a brand. But it looks like it could be fun in a broader sense.

@Kr96 in pre-ordering a physical release, is an actual physical release cartridge guaranteed? I know that sounds like a stupid question, but there have been games that were "physical releases" that were really just a physical case and then a code for the game. Games that are pre ordered months in advance have been canceled entirely before, so what's to stop something from ultimately becoming a cloud version if they run into roadblocks with development

It’s not a cloud version

@MaxiPareja dying light 2?

@Screen well there is a physical copy so that does validate no cloud version but who knows.

Can’t we just talk about the game? Mechanics, release date, art direction?

Speaking of which the dragons, are they a rarity in this universe or they’re everywhere like in Skyrim?

Hmmm, I would not be interested in a cloud version and the wording does not seem to indicate it will be. I do think it is a real sales misfire to ignore the switch’s 111 million user base at launch, but I’ll take a slight delay if it means it is not a cloud version.

My money is on the cloud version, and I’m not betting a lot of money lol.

I want to believe they spent the time to make a heavily downgraded version for Switch, but it doesn’t make sense. Cloud version would enable them to spend the least amount of resources for a Switch version.

@BloodNinja we talked about this and there is a physical copy of the game for Switch.

But who knows. Let’s wait and see

@Ryu_Niiyama well kind of a rarity I think.

Dragons don’t appear a lot in Harry Potter. They were most prominent used in the Goblet of Fire and Deathly Hallows. But that’s all I think.

@anoyonmus Oh, has that been confirmed already? I may have forgotten!

@BloodNinja yeah there is a physical copy of the game for Switch so no cloud version apparently

i guess it will take a little longer then the ps or xbox to get on the switch because of the difficulty to port it...

if it is a cloud version not buying it...

It’s ok. The game was probably gonna look low-res and run like molasses on the Switch anyways. The Switch should not be your first console choice to play this on, unless you don’t have a choice.

I won't be buying the game because JKR is a rotten human being.

Wasn’t there a physical version announced for switch, meaning it won’t be a cloud version. I’m not really into the Harry Potter franchise but I know this is a really big game for lots of people.

@anextphilosophy Ironically the fact it doesn't have a release date means it's still being worked on while a cloud version could perfectly release on the same date as on other consoles, I don't remember any instance where a cloud game wasn't revealed as such from the begining. Also it's important to note that this is a crossgen release (despite marketing making it seem like a ps5 exclusive) making the switch port more feasable with the respective compromises. This is such a huge title I don't see warner only selling codes in boxes, it's more likely the cartridge needing a partial download but hopefully not

@anoyonmus Good to know, could be some nice boss fights. Thank you for the response.

@Ryu_Niiyama no problem

Kind of strange how they mentioned the Nintendo Switch as a supported platform in general is coming out of the blue, several months after the game itself was first announced. There seems to be more to the behind-the-scenes than meets the eye.

It shouldn’t be surprising the Nintendo Switch version would be released at a later date, considering they already view Nintendo’s platform as an afterthought, and then there’s the fact this game looks ambitious to start with. A lot of us already thought the Nintendo Switch couldn’t handle it anyway.

"The Nintendo Switch launch date will be revealed soon."
OMG. NINTENDO DIRECT HAPPENING SOON 1000% CONFIRMED

@anoyonmus Neat! I’m curious as to it’s quality then, because on the proper hardware it looks stunning.

Will buy it on multiple consoles, including Switch, if not cloud version. Hope the game turns out good, it looks great!

People still think it’s for Cloud after months of physical pre-orders?

I honestly hope it will run decently on Switch. (It's not a cloud version, people!) Something like a smooth 30fps720p is all I'm asking.

But honestly I might just end up buying this on Steam or PS5. I will be buying it on Steam if my PC will run it nicely or if it runs on the Steam deck. PS5 version if it doesn't.

Normally it's a tough call for portability vs performance but for this game I really want to play it full force. Unless this time spent is pulling out some optimization sorcery I'll probably stick to PS5.

It won’t live up to the hype

Apparently it’s coming to switch first. Just in time for Christmas

I was very much looking forward to spending Christmas at Hogwarts. Alas. Hopefully the game will be that much better for the delay.

So it's a cloud version in 2024? When it's had a permanent price reduction everywhere else?

...it always seemed a little ambitious for the Switch

I said it wouldn't run natively & the fact they can't announce a release date for the switch version alongside the others confirms that for me lol

@MaxiPareja if it's been delayed for pc then yeah it would be delayed since a cloud version would run on a pc & stream to the switch

@Baler where did you read that?

I am surprised this game is even coming to Switch and I am very interested to see the final product, regardless of the quality of the port I plan to get it on PlayStation.

Yeah I'd be really impressed if this game runs natively on Switch hardware, unless they're working on a severely pared-down version, a la the Wii version of the 2009 Ghostbusters game

What if the Switch version is the only one to come out this year? Wouldn't that be a nice surprise.

No rush, as long as the Switch version gets good, meaning not 360p, nor cloudversion. Something in the style of the Witcher 3 port would be just fine on my part.

I love the Switch and I love Harry Potter. This game should not be coming to Switch. Avalanche can't even get a handle on the development of this game for other platforms. 🤦🏽‍♂️

In other words… Cloud Version

Why even bother with the switch, if nintendo refuses to keep up with the times then let it be left in the dust

as expected Hogwarts Legacy will come later to Switch.

Wife is looking forward to this game. Hopefully it is good.

I wish these companies would stop treating us Nintendo owners like low priority or second class gamers. We always get delays, later release dates, inferior products, etc. It's sad.

@cammers1995 Well blame the Switch for being extremely under powered next to everything else. At this stage in its lifespan and with the likes of PS5 and Series starting to heavily take over you should be grateful the Switch is even getting a port of the game.

Not hugely interested in this game (I stopped caring about HP more than a decade ago), but if the Switch port is decent, I might pick it up for the novelty, like I did with The Witcher 3.

@cammers1995 If it was some indie or low-budget JRPG title I'd agree, but ambitious AAA third-party ports running natively on the Switch are a rarity to begin with. I'm still shocked they plan on porting it.

If you care about multiplatform AAA titles, best to pick up a power console. You can grab a Series S for the same price as a Switch and have access to a gigantic number of games that'll never hit this device.

They are holding out as long as they can before they have to tell us it's a cloud version

I feel like it might be canceled and turned into a cloud version. If this game ran on switch I would be very suprised

or more likely their holding out for switch successor which is around the corner.

Not surprised by the news. I'm getting it on the PC version either way since it's going to be the best one bar none.

Waving your joy-con like a wand means I’ll definitely get this on Switch. Expelliarmus!

It'll probably suck. Harry Potter's world basically falls apart because it's world was blatantly designed to only tell the story of Harry himself.

I don't see how this will be any less nonsense than the Fantastic Beasts or the Cursed Child.

I'm so sick of HP. I grew up with it from the very beginning with the original 3 novels. I watched every movie with my family at every Thanksgiving in the Theaters religiously and I'm so done. It's great for newer generations or insanely hardcore fans, but no thanks. I got burned out a decade ago. After Part 2's credits rolled I screamed in the theater, "THANK GOD IT'S OVER" While everyone cheered and clapped. Yes, it was a huge part of my childhood, and I read every book as they came out, but my God was it a series that got beat into the ground.

They should hit the panic button!!! (Or sabre interactive). Then it’d be a definite buy from me. Those guys (and girls) are porting wizards!

@Kr96 that makes sense! I was just curious your thoughts on it because it seems like half the time now Amazon and GameStop will just throw up placeholders on their sites now to generate interest even if a games been vaguely announced. I know this is different in the sense that it’s a definite release date on other platforms now

Switch getting the second class release dates has gotten so old.

@RiasGremory
By around the corner do you mean that's what you believe or anyone from Nintendo has actually confirmed? The first Switch has to stop selling for them to want to make a sucessor

Getting this on PS4

I always find it interesting that developers treat Switch versions as an afterthought or just create a downgraded version for the Switch. Switch has the highest install base of the consoles, I would think they would prioritize making games for it and then adapt those ones for the other platforms. Or maybe it's because they develop on PC and the more powerful consoles are closer to that architecture so it's easier to make their PC version and port them over. I'm also given to understand that third party games don't do all that well on Switch, either? I think I'm answering my own questions lol

@RiasGremory is it really around the corner? no evidence so far to think the successor is...

@TheBigK I always feel like that is a self fulfilling mindset. If devs make it obvious that games are not prioritized on the switch then of course they will get passed over and then go “see we can’t sell on Nintendo “. I don’t see Capcom complaining about monster Hunter rise sales. I want a return to the gamecube days: if it can be made to run well on the system put it there day and date as everywhere else. Let me decide where I want to play.

If it runs well and isn't a cloud version, a definite buy for me!

No surprised- this was inevitable after the main producer was bullied out of the project.