Summary
Hogwarts Legacywas undeniably one of the biggest releases of 2023, beatingThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s 20.28 million sold copies to become 2023’s top-selling game worldwide with an impressive 22 million sales. Despite initially launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in February of that year, and PS4 and Xbox One in May, it took slightly longer to come to the Nintendo Switch. Following a series of setbacks, however, Nintendo fans finally got the opportunity to explore the iconic Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in November 2023.
The Digital Deluxe Edition ofHogwarts Legacyis currently retailing for $27.99 on theNintendo eShop, a 60% discount from its usual price of $69.99. However, those who want to take advantage of this significant price drop will have to act quickly, as it is only available until August 26 at 2:59 a.m. EDT.
Hogwarts Legacy Hidden Lore Reveals One Story From A Underrated Harry Potter Game
Hogwarts Legacy hides many secrets and fragments of lore for players to find, with one inclusion referencing a relatively obscure Harry Potter game.
What Is Included In Hogwarts Legacy’s Digital Deluxe Edition On Switch?
The Dark Arts Pack Is The Deluxe Edition’s Main Selling Point
The standard digital version ofHogwarts Legacyhas not been discounted and is still priced at $59.99, but it could be argued that those getting the Digital Deluxe Edition are getting more of a deal anyway due to its additional content. While both the Standard and Digital Deluxe editions now contain thehorror-based Haunted Hogsmeade Shop Quest- which was previously exclusive to PlayStation consoles - the Deluxe Edition contains additional cosmetics, a mount, and a new setting to explore.
The Digital Deluxe Edition’s full contents are as follows:
The Digital Deluxe Edition is definitely tailored more towards those wanting tounleash their darker sideupon the Wizarding World. The Dark Arts set offers a style that is much darker than the default Hogwarts attire, with decorative skulls and smoke patterns across the robes and a decorative mask, to name a few differences. The Battle Arena - which is situated within the Forbidden Forest - also serves as a place to practice casting Unforgivable curses, as all of them are available to try out upon entering, regardless of whether they’ve been unlocked through the main story, against waves of enemies.
The Dark Arts Pack can also be purchased as separate DLC through theNintendo eShopfor $19.99.
Hogwarts Legacy, was mostly well received by critics upon its launch, with 89% of critics recommending it onOpenCritic. Therefore, forHarry Potterfans on Nintendo Switch who have held off purchasing the open-world wizarding title, or those who want to take the magic on the go, even in its less powerful form, now is a good time to pick it up.
Source:Nintendo eShop,OpenCritic
