We have been waiting for Hogwarts Legacy for quite some time now, and we were pretty disappointed when it was delayed last year. But it is finally here and features engaging gameplay tagged with rather lovely and crispy graphics. We were surprised by the PC System Requirements. It kept us thinking about whether everyone can play this game at very high settings to enjoy the graphical fidelity because of the high system requirements. And this is why you should always look at the system requirements and double-check if it matches your current configuration before pre-ordering or buying it.
So this article will be about the minimum and recommended specifications you will need to run the Hogwarts Legacy. We will also list the ultra specifications and Storage requirements for both consoles as well.
Hogwarts Legacy System Requirements for PC
These are the minimum, recommended, Ultra and Ultra 4K system requirements to run the game on PC.
Minimum System Requirements to run Hogwarts Legacy
- Processor – Intel Core i5 6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
- RAM – 16GB RAM
- Graphics Card – Nvidia GTX 960 4GB / AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB
- DirectX – DirectX 12
- Operating System – Windows 10 (64Bit)
- Storage – 85GB
- Extra Notes – Using an SSD is preferred over an HDD/ 720p 30FPS with Low-Quality Settings
Recommended System Requirements to run Hogwarts Legacy
- Processor – Intel Core i7 8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- RAM – 16GB RAM
- Graphics Card – Nvidia GTX 1080Ti / AMD Radeon RX 5700XT / Intel Arc A770
- DirectX – DirectX 12
- Operating System – Windows 10 (64Bit)
- Storage – 85GB
- Extra Notes – Using an SSD is preferred over an HDD/ 1080p 60FPS with High-Quality Settings
Ultra Settings System Requirements to run Hogwarts Legacy
- Processor – Intel Core i7 10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- RAM – 32GB RAM
- Graphics Card – Nvidia RTX 2080Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6800XT
- DirectX – DirectX 12
- Operating System – Windows 10 (64Bit) / Windows 11 (64Bit)
- Storage – 85GB
- Extra Notes – Using an SSD is preferred over an HDD/ 1440p 60FPS with Ultra-Quality Settings
Ultra Settings 4K System Requirements to run Hogwarts Legacy
- Processor – Intel Core i7 10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- RAM – 32GB RAM
- Graphics Card – Nvidia RTX 3090Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900XT
- DirectX – DirectX 12
- Operating System – Windows 10 (64Bit) / Windows 11 (64Bit)
- Storage – 85GB
- Extra Notes – Using an SSD is preferred over an HDD/ 2160p 60FPS with Ultra-Quality Settings
Apart from all of these, make sure you update your Graphics Card Drivers so that you can play the game smoothly without any issues from the Graphics Card Software point of view. From their official websites, you can get the latest Drivers from Nvidia and AMD.
Hogwarts Legacy Console Requirements
The game is coming for both the Xbox and the Playstation Consoles.
- Xbox – Series X (77GB) & Series S (50GB)
- PlayStation 5 – Wait for the official announcement
Is Ray Tracing supported in Hogwarts Legacy
Yes, Ray Tracing is officially Supported by the Hogwarts Legacy and will be capable of running it smoothly on all the AMD RTX and the AMD Radeon RX GPUs. This was recently confirmed by WB Games Support on Twitter when a user, “Rodrigo”, inquired about it. You can adjust the Ray Tracing settings seamlessly inside the Graphics Options in the Settings menu.
So this was all about the Hogwarts Legacy System Requirements for PC and Consoles.
Hogwarts Legacy is a Harry Potter movie-styled Game filled with action and adventure. It has a third-person view, and you will be filling up the shoes of a Hogwarts School of Wizardry student to learn new skills, unfold mysteries and fight back evil using spells and magic. It pairs good gameplay with excellent graphics and an engaging storyline that will keep you glued to your seats.
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That’s all, folks!
Last Updated on February 6, 2023
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