While a lot of the recent discussions surrounding Hogwarts Legacy have centered around a possible sequel to the game, there are still reasons to be excited about the 2023 title. One of those reasons was revealed during the recent deep-dive into the Nintendo Switch 2, which sent ripples throughout the gaming industry by confirming many games that are part of Nintendo's ambitious plans for the upcoming console.

The reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 not only showcased several brand-new exclusives, it also shed light on many titles that are set to be ported over to the console, with Hogwarts Legacy making the list. While this is an exciting prospect for the Switch 2 in its own right, Hogwarts Legacy has already received a port for the original Nintendo Switch. However, that port had some notable performance issues, which will hopefully be addressed in the upcoming version of Hogwarts Legacy for the Switch 2.

Hogwarts Legacy 2 Will Have to Choose Between Two Warring Philosophies
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Will Have to Choose Between Two Warring Philosophies

Hogwarts Legacy 2 could one-up its predecessor in many ways, and when it comes to difficulty balance, a tough decision has to be made.

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The Switch 2's Hogwarts Legacy Port Cannot Repeat the Mistakes of its Predecessor

The anticipation that surrounds the Nintendo Switch 2 is understandable, as it has been almost a decade since the launch of the original console in 2017. While the original Nintendo Switch definitely made a big impact on the industry, and boasts some very impressive sales figures, the power of its hardware has left some players wanting more.

The Nintendo Switch's focus on portability came at the expense of performance capabilities, which were below what was offered by its direct console competitors at the time, such as the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. This meant that many technically demanding and expansive projects could simply not be released on the Nintendo Switch, and some games that were ported to the console came with pretty big concessions.

This was evidenced well in the original Switch port of Hogwarts Legacy, which suffered performance issues due to the console's less-powerful hardware. While many players still enjoyed the presence of Hogwarts Legacy on the Switch, many also reported stuttering, frame-rate issues, and massive visual downgrades, and the Switch 2 could be the key to finally giving Nintendo fans a better experience with the game.

Nintendo Has Set Itself Up For a Big Win with the Hogwarts Legacy Switch 2 Port

It has been confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, a testament to just how successful the game has been, and this port is sure to be wildly different from its Switch predecessor. Reports estimate that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be around ten times more powerful than the original console, which opens up a whole new world of possibilities for the next era of Nintendo.

Hogwarts Legacy has reportedly grossed over $1 billion since its launch in 2023, making the confirmation of a sequel quite unsurprising.

These improved capabilities mean that the Switch 2 port of Hogwarts Legacy will undoubtedly provide a much better overall experience, and reduced loading times and higher-fidelity graphics are just the beginnings of the kinds of improvements that fans can expect to see. It is clear that Nintendo is aiming to make a real statement of intent with the Switch 2, in terms of breaking away from the reputation of the original console's hardware, and the upcoming port of Hogwarts Legacy seems to be the perfect way to show the direct improvements that the console possesses.

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Hogwarts Legacy
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Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 88%
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Released
February 10, 2023
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol
Developer(s)
Avalanche Software
Publisher(s)
Warner Bros. Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Cross-Platform Play
Hogwarts Legacy doesn't have crossplay or crossplatform support
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you can freely use your saved data between each console as long as you are connected to the internet and signed into the same account where the saved data was created
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Action, RPG