The Nintendo Switch version ofHogwarts Legacyhas been hit with a massive delay, as it now comes out on July 19, 2025. WhileHogwarts Legacyis said to come out on all platforms, it only launched on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in February 2023.
Hogwarts Legacyrecently came out on PS4 and Xbox One, and users report that the game is running surprisingly well on such old hardware. This release also faced its fair share of delays, as the development team had to postpone its launch on previous generation consoles a few different times while it continued to work on these versions. Now, the Switch version ofHogwarts Legacyis hit with a huge delay, as consumers will have to wait for some more months to get their hands on the game.
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The Twitter account forHogwarts Legacyconfirms that it will now launch on the Nintendo Switch on November 14, several months after its scheduled release date of July 25. The developers state that they are aware of how much fans are looking forward toplayingHogwarts Legacyon the Switch, before confirming their desire to create the best possible experience for the user base. Gamers should note that it’s possible for the Switch version ofHogwarts Legacyto get further delayed, especially considering the user reception of some recent titles launching in rough states.
It’ll be interesting to see how the Switch port looks and performs whenever it launches, and if the development team had to make some massive changes to make it run on the platform. While the previous generation editions seem to run well, one fan noticed ahuge difference in the PS4 version ofHogwarts Legacywhen compared to PS5, so the same can be true in the case of the Switch.
Gamers interested in playing aportable version ofHogwarts Legacyshould note that it’s compatible with the Steam Deck, allowing gamers to play it on the go. Regardless, fans wanting to play it on the Nintendo Switch will now have to wait until November to get their hands on the game.
Hogwarts Legacyhas already been a huge hit for Avalanche Software, as it has sold 15 million copies since its release and has generated over $1 billion in revenue.Hogwarts Legacyalso enjoyed a spike in its saleswhen the PS4 and Xbox One versions launched, as it managed to outsellStar Wars Jedi: Survivorthat week in the UK.
Hogwarts Legacyis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Switch port releasing November 14.
