"Hogwarts Legacy Switch 1 Players Upgrade to Switch 2 for Enhanced Graphics and Seamless Gameplay"

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. As showcased in a new comparison teaser trailer, the Switch 2 version eliminates the loading screens that players encountered when transitioning in and out of Hogsmeade, allowing for seamless movement between areas.

But that's not all. Playing on the Nintendo Switch 2 also enhances the frame rate, textures, shadows, and even the color saturation of Hogwarts and its surroundings. You can see these improvements for yourself in the trailer below:

Regarding the new mouse controls, while details are sparse, Warner Bros. has piqued our curiosity. There's speculation that these controls might enhance the spell-casting mechanics, adding a new layer of interactivity to the game.

Similar to other games on the original Switch, owners of Hogwarts Legacy can upgrade to this improved version for just $10.

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, action-packed, open-world role-playing game set in the 1800s wizarding world. Players start as a fifth-year student, embarking on a journey through both new and familiar locations. The game offers a rich experience where players can explore 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. It will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 on the console's release date, June 5.

We thoroughly enjoyed Hogwarts Legacy, awarding it a 9/10 in our IGN Hogwart's Legacy review. We stated, "in almost every way, Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter RPG [we've] always wanted to play."