While Hogwarts legacy has been released for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 since February 10th, those who want to play on previous generation consoles will have to wait a little longer. Avalanche Software announced on Twitter that the PS4 and Xbox One versions will be delayed until May 5th. There was no mention of a delay for Nintendo Switch, which is scheduled for July 25th.
Originally set for the same release date as the current-gen consoles, February 10th, the PS4 and Xbox One versions were first pushed back to December 2022. Postponed to April 4th, it seemed like they would be released on schedule. Avalanche Software stated it needed more time to “deliver the best possible performance” and announced a further delay in the release of the previous generation version.
We are overwhelmed by the gratitude for the response to Hogwarts Legacy from fans around the world. The team is working hard to deliver the best possible experience across all platforms and we need more time for that. Hogwarts Legacy will be released on May 5, 2023 for PS4 and Xbox One. pic.twitter.com/UjEIPXDZj2
— Legacy of Hogwarts (@HogwartsLegacy) March 6, 2023
The first edition of Hogwarts legacy was plagued by technical issues such as color errors, characters endlessly falling through the floor, and a frame rate drop. The lag on previous generation consoles could mean that these issues were more difficult to resolve for this version.
While we don’t really know what’s going on behind the scenes, expectant fans will only have to wait another month to get their hands on it Hogwarts legacy. However, once that time comes, be sure to check out our abundance Hogwarts legacy Leader.
