Avalanche Software has just released a new title update for Hogwarts Legacy. According to the release notes, the June 5 patch for PC is 55GB in size and brings content to the game that was exclusive to PlayStation consoles. So let’s take a closer look.
The June 5th update unlocks the Haunted Shop mission. That being said, this mission was previously exclusive to Sony consoles. So it’s pretty cool that we finally get to experience it. That is, if you still have the game installed on your system. It also makes all special items and cosmetics available to everyone. This includes the Onyx Hyppogriff mount, the Felix Felicis potion, and the Shopkeeper cosmetic set.
Additionally, this update adds a photo mode. This mode will allow players to take screenshots of their Hogwarts Legacy experience and any newly unlocked cosmetics. I’ve never been a fan of Photo Mode in games, but that’s just me. Note that Photo mode will be available after completing the mission to access the field guide.
And there’s more. This update also includes some changes and fixes for PC players only. Updates NVIDIA DLSS and Intel XeSS to the latest versions. Unfortunately, AMD FSR is still in version 2.0. The update will also clean up rogue semi-translucent meshes in BVH for ray tracing. In addition, it solves the problem where the colors would suddenly change when the camera moves in Hogwarts.
Overall, this latest update is a welcome addition. The previous patch for this game came out in June 2023. So it’s pretty cool to see an update like this a year later.
Speaking of Hogwarts Legacy, you might also want to check out the following mods. In theory, they should be compatible with the latest version of the game. So you can download a really great VR Mod. Then we have this multiplayer mod which is still in early access. Ah, the beauty of paid mods. In addition, you can find a mod that allows you to play as Harry Potter. Then we have this amazing first person mod. And finally you can download this Accurate Dialogue Choices Mod.
As always, Steam will download this patch the next time it launches its client. You can also find its full changelog below.
Notes for the June 5th Hogwarts patch
This patch unlocks the previously Sony-only Haunted Shop mission on all supported platforms, as well as all previously exclusive items and cosmetics, including:
- Onyx Hyppogriff holder.
- felix felicis potion
- Shopkeeper cosmetic set.
Also includes new never-before-seen cosmetic items AND new brooms:
- Lavender Borealis.
- Azkaban themed gear.
- Round glasses with band.
Photo mode was also added to allow players to take screenshots of their Hogwarts Legacy experience and any newly unlocked cosmetics. *Photo mode will be available after completing the mission to access the field guide.
In addition, this patch also provides players with a talent point reset feature to rebuild their ideal witch/warlock without having to start a new game. A few bugs have also been fixed (details below).
- Implemented several updated localized Voice Overs for Japanese and Spanish.
- Fixed the Brazilian Portuguese translation of “Silver-rimmed glasses”.
- Fixed a typo in the French description of the “Wingardium Leviosa” spell.
- Fixed several Voice Over interruptions during gameplay.
- Fixed several Voice Over interruptions during gameplay.
- Fixed case where SFX/Dialogue volume became louder than music volume when using stereo device and set to 50%. HL-12010
- Fixed an instance where the player was unable to select field wizard page options when accessing the menu while holding down the base spell cast button. HL-1052
- Fixed an instance where loading a manual save or fast traveling to certain locations would cause alohamora challenges to disappear from magical animal cages. HL-6258
- Fixed an instance where black magic spells stopped equipping after equipping common spells in load 1. HL-643
- Fixed a case where the mission icon for the last arc of the Broom race would persist on the screen after completion.
- Removed butterflies that trick players into previously opened treasure chests. HL-10269
- Fixed an instance where using the Swift talent on the edge of the map would cause the mission progress to be delayed in the “Find the Rune Symbol” step. HL-15794
- Fixed an instance where the guide page for the Fountain on Hogwarts airfield did not count towards the map counters or the belfry wing sector. HL-2376
Fixed an instance where Lodgok would sometimes get stuck in Hogwarts in Hogwarts instead of traveling to the Witch’s Tomb, hindering the player’s progress. HL-15831
- Fixed an instance where it was not possible for the avatar to climb and reach the treasure chest in the High Keep. HL-15709
- Fixed an instance where legendary mask masks would clip to the avatar’s face when equipped. HL-4453
- Fixed an instance where swimming to a treasure chest near Keenbridge caused the avatar to fly into the air. HL-47
- Fixed a case where Professor Garlick and Professor Hecat could get stuck while moving in mid-air after leaving the hospital.
- Fixed an instance where the loading screen caused the cage door to relock without regenerating the alohamora lock on it in the bandit camp at the north end of the map. HL-16327
- Fixed an instance where loading a save and fast traveling to any location caused alohomora locks to disappear from fixed cages. HL-6258
- Fixed an instance where bone clusters would lose collision and fall through the floor when interacting.
- Fixed an instance where Loyalist Assassin enemy attacks did not damage the avatar. HL-16614
- Fixed an instance where blinding VFX lighting appeared when exiting the Hallway Castle Vault.
- Fixed an instance where light changes were visible when moving the camera angle when talking to Professor Garlick in the greenhouse. HL-687
- Fixed a case where setting left-handed mode in the vivarium would cause the avatar to drink a potion or deploy battle plants when trying to access the animal menu. HL-8911
- SDK Update/Platform Support
- Razer Chroma SDK support
- Streamlining 2.4
- DLSS 3.7
- FSR 2
- XeSS 1.3
- DualSense/DualShock Controller 1.5.0 for improved PC support
- UI
- Fixed an instance where the Spell menu became inaccessible after binding Spell Selection to the TAB key, preventing players from progressing. HL-16635
- Fixed an instance where the game would freeze whenever two HUDS overlapped.
- Fixed menu background flashing white when switching to a lower graphics preset.
- Lighting
- Fixed a case where camera movement on a specific Merlin Puzzle platform in Keenbridge was causing a stroboscopic lighting effect.
- Fixed an instance where the surrounding hues suddenly changed when moving the camera in Prasiny.
- Ray tracing
- Cleared semi-translucent nets in BVH.
John is the founder and editor-in-chief of DSOGaming. He is a fan of PC games and very supportive of the modding and indie communities. Before creating DSOGaming, John worked on many gaming websites. While he is a die-hard PC gamer, his gaming roots can be found on consoles. John loved – and still loves – 16-bit consoles and considers the SNES one of the best consoles. Nevertheless, the PC platform won it over the consoles. This was mainly due to 3DFX and its iconic dedicated graphics card with 3D accelerator, the Voodoo 2. John also wrote a thesis on “The Development of PC Graphics Cards”.
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