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"Hogwarts Legacy: Switch 1 to Switch 2 Upgrade for Enhanced Graphics and Seamless Play"

Author:Kristen Update:May 25,2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hogwarts Legacy promises an enhanced gaming experience with sharper visuals, faster loading times, and the introduction of innovative mouse controls. A new comparison teaser trailer highlights these improvements, showcasing how the Switch 2 version allows for seamless transitions between areas like Hogsmeade, eliminating the need for loading screens that were present in the original game.

The enhancements don't stop there. Playing on the Nintendo Switch 2 also results in a boosted frame rate, enhanced textures, more detailed shadows, and improved color saturation, making the world of Hogwarts and its surroundings more vibrant and immersive. You can witness these upgrades in the trailer below:

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As for the new mouse controls, while developer Warner Bros. hasn't provided detailed information yet, there's speculation that they might enhance spell-casting mechanics, adding a new layer of interaction to the gameplay.

Similar to other games on the original Switch, players who own Hogwarts Legacy on the OG system can upgrade to this enhanced version for just $10.

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, action-packed, open-world role-playing game set in the wizarding world of the 1800s. Players start as a fifth-year student and embark on a journey through both new and familiar locations. The game allows players to explore, discover magical beasts, craft potions, master spell-casting, upgrade talents, and customize their character to become the witch or wizard they've always dreamed of being. The game is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on the same day as the console's release, June 5.

Our experience with Hogwarts Legacy was exceptional, earning it a 9/10 in the IGN Hogwart's Legacy review. We stated, "in almost every way, Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter RPG [we've] always wanted to play."