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Hogwarts Legacy PC: Release date and how to preorder

Hogwarts Legacy key art featuring the game's player character standing on a roc overlooking Hogwarts Castle from a distance.

HOGWARTS Legacy is the highly anticipated open-world game set in the world of Harry Potter.

Some people are already playing via Early Access, and others are eager to get started in the game.

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If you want to play Hogwarts Legacy on PC, there are a few options available to you.

Here’s everything you need to know about Hogwarts Legacy on PC.

Will Hogwarts Legacy be on PC?

Hogwarts Legacy will be released on PC at the same time that it will release on PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Hogwarts Legacy will be released on PC on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 1pm ET, that's 6pm UK time.

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Console versions will be released in different regions according to their local time, but the PC release is global.

Is Hogwarts Legacy on Steam?

There are two ways you can purchase Hogwarts Legacy for PC.

One is via Steam, and the other is via the Epic Games Store.

Both storefronts offer both the standard and deluxe editions of the game, and there is no difference between either storefront.

How to play Hogwarts Legacy on PC Early?

Unlike consoles there is only one way to play Hogwarts Legacy on PC early.

In order to do this you need to order the deluxe edition of the game which gives 72 hours early access.

Unlike the console versions you cannot change your location settings in order to play early.

This is because of PC’s global release time.

When can I download Hogwarts Legacy PC?

Whether you have ordered the deluxe edition or the standard edition, both versions of the game can be downloaded to PC.

Early access began on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, and if you ordered the deluxe edition, you will be able to play immediately.

If you ordered the standard edition, you can still download the game now, but you won’t be able to play until it releases on February 10.

Written by Georgina Young on behalf of .

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