Since launch last year, Avalanche Studios has been hard at work creating new features and items to enjoy in Hogwarts Legacy - Like Photo Mode, Talent Tree Point Resets, Fresh Cosmetics and much more!

Hogwarts Legacy Hot-fix Notes - 7/24/2024 (PC)

PC

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  Stability
  
  • Fixed instances where memory leaks and invalid shared pointer usage were found when running on graphics cards that support frame generation and having HAGS (Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling) enabled. HL-16304, HL-18657
    
  
  
• Knowledge
  
  • Fixed instance where buying a broom at Spintwitches would cause the ingredients’ collection tallies to reset. HL-18873
    
  
  

• Fixed instance where the Dark Lightning Broom could not be obtained when continuing a previous save after downloading and installing the latest patch. HL-18766
  

• Fixed incorrect Arabic translation of circular taped glasses pop-up reward screen message.
  

• Fixed instances where toggling the HIDE NPCs option didn’t work with some students, dragons, dementors.
  
• Fixed instances where lack of collision would allow players to see OOW through dungeons’ ceilings.
  

• Fixed instance where using the Portrait Filter in Photo Mode would cause unintended artifacting. HL-19082
  

• Fixed instance that would cause over exposed lighting after updating NVIDIA drivers to 555.99 version. HL-18678
  

Build Version – 1218405

Developer notes

• The Onyx Hyppogriff mount.
  
• the Felix Felicis Potion.
  
• the Shopkeeper Cosmetic set.
  

• The Lavender Borealis.
  
• The Azkaban Themed gear.
  
• The Circular Taped Spectacles.
  

Localization

• Implemented several updated localized Voice Over retakes for Japanese and Spanish.
  
• Fixed the Brazilian Portuguese translation of “Silver Rim Spectacles”.
  
• Fixed a Typo in the “Wingardium Leviosa” French spell description.
  
• Fixed several Voice Over cut-offs throughout the game.
  

Audio

• Fixed several Voice Over cut-offs throughout the game.
  
• Fixed instance where the SFX/Dialogue Volume would become louder than the music Volume while using stereo devices and being set to 50%. HL-12010
  

UI

• Fixed instance that made player unable to select field guide pages’ options when accessing the menu while holding down the basic spell cast button. HL-1052
  
• Fixed instance where loading a Manual Save or Fast traveling to certain locations would cause alohamora prompts to disappear from magical beast cages. HL-6258
  
• Fixed instance where Dark Arts spells would become not equippable after equipping regural spells in loadout 1. HL-643
  
• Fixed instance where the mission icon for the last arc of the Broom race would linger on screen after completion.
  

Gameplay

• Removed butterflies misleading players to previously opened treasure chests. HL-10269
  
• Fixed Instance where using the Swift talent on the edge of the map would cause mission progression to linger on the “Seach for the Rune Symbol” step. HL-15794
  

Achievements

• Fixed instance where the Fountain on Hogwarts grounds flying field guide page wouldn’t count towards the Map Counters or The Bell Tower Wing Sector. HL-2376
  

NPC

Avatar

• Fixed instance where it wouldn’t be possible for the avatar to climb and reach a treasure chest in the High Keep. HL-15709
  
• Fixed instance where the Legendary Masquerade Masks would clip within the avatar’s face when equipped. HL-4453
  
• Fixed instance where swimming to treasure vault near Keenbridge would cause the avatar to fly into the air. HL-47
  

Navigation

• Fixed instance where Professor Garlick and Professor Hecat could get stuck moving in the air after leaving the hospital.
  
• Fixed instance where a loading screen would cause a cage door to lock up again without regenerating an alohamora lock on it in a bandit camp on the north end of the map. HL-16327
  
• Fixed instance where loading a save and fast travelling to any location would make alohomora locks disappear from fixed cages. HL-6258
  
• Fixed instance where bone clusters would lose collision and fall through the floor when interacted with.
  

Combat

• Fixed Instance where Loyalist assassin enemies’ attacks would not damage the avatar. HL-16614
  

Lighting

• Fixed instance where blinding lighting VFX would display when exiting the Hallway castle vault.
  
• Fixed instance where light changes would be visible when the camera angle shifts while in conversation with Professor Garlick in the Greenhouse. HL-687
  

Accessibility

• Fixed instance where setting left handed mode while in the vivarium caused the avatar to drink a potion or deploy combat plants while attempting to access the beasts’ menu. HL-8911
  

Miscellaneous

• Updated Credits

PC

• SDK Updates/Platform support
  
  • Razer Chroma SDK support
    
  • Streamline 2.4
    
  • DLSS 3.7
    
  • FSR 2
    
  • XeSS 1.3
    
  • DualSense/DualShock Controller 1.5.0 for improved PC support
    

• UI
  
  • Fixed instance where the Spell menu would become inaccessible after binding Spell Selection to the TAB key, preventing player progression. HL-16635
    
  • Fixed instance where game would freeze whenever two HUDS would overlap.
    
  • Fixed instance where the background of the menu would flash white when switching to a lower graphics preset.
    

• Lighting
  
  • Fixed instance where moving the camera while on a specific Merlin Puzzle platform in Keenbridge would cause a strobe effect on the lighting.
    
  • Fixed instance where ambient hues would change abruptly when moving the camera in Hogsmeade.
    

• Raytracing
  
  • Cleaned up rogue semi-translucent meshes in BVH.