Highlights

  • The Summer 2024 update for Hogwarts Legacy will bring PlayStation-exclusive content, like the "Haunted Hogsmeade" quest, to all platforms.
  • Players shouldn't expect major content drops, but should instead anticipate minor updates and quality-of-life features in the summer update to show appreciation to players.
  • Additional features like photo mode and extra cosmetics are possibilities, though with little officially confirmed for the update as of yet, this is just speculation.

Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Games' Harry Potter title, Hogwarts Legacy, continues to be a hit in the gaming community, especially now that it is available on all platforms. Although DLC for Hogwarts Legacy would be ideal under these circumstances, Avalanche has persistently made it clear that it has no plans for DLC. That being said, a minor summer 2024 update is on the way.

Hogwarts Legacy announced via Twitter on January 26 that it would receive an update in summer 2024. As expected, this sent the Hogwarts Legacy community into a tizzy, with many speculating on what the update could bring. Despite no official confirmation of all that will be included in the update, players can expect a few things.

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What to Expect From Hogwarts Legacy's 2024 Summer Update

Expect PlayStation-Exclusive Content to Be Available on Other Platforms

The main reason for the Hogwarts Legacy's summer update is to make all PlayStation-exclusive content available on other platforms. The main appeal of this exclusive content is undoubtedly the "Haunted Hogsmeade" quest, which is arguably the game's best side quest, conjuring elements of horror that no other quests in the game have been adventurous enough to explore. Players will also be given access to their very own Hogsmeade Shop once they've completed the quest. Here, they can buy and sell at rates better than anywhere else. Finally, the Shopkeeper cosmetic set will become available upon completion of the "Haunted Hogsmeade" quest, which features tan and deep teal colors and a stylish top hat.

Don't Expect Any Major Content Drops

Disappointingly, while those who have yet to experience Hogwarts Legacy's PlayStation-exclusive content will undoubtedly be pleased to, Avalanche's community manager, Chandler Wood, took to Twitter on March 7 to seemingly ask that everyone temper their expectations for the update. Specifically, he wanted to emphasize the original wording of the update when it said that Hogwarts Legacy would be receiving "additional features and updates." While he wasn't clear about what this could mean, the fact that the devs felt it necessary to say something indicates that Hogwarts Legacy will not receive any major content drops.

Expect Minor Updates and Features

Although the news that Hogwarts Legacy will likely not receive any significant content drops is somewhat disappointing, as Wood said, it will receive additional updates and features. Thankfully, it's unlikely that these are mere bug and performance fixes, as Wood also mentioned that the update "is a small way of us showing appreciation to our players for the amazing reception to the game." As bug and performance updates are expected post-release, it's doubtful these would be classified as Avalanche showing its appreciation to fans. Furthermore, while it's currently unknown what these updates and features will bring to the table, it's entirely possible to speculate.

Minor features and updates that could be added in Hogwarts Legacy's summer update include:

  • Photo mode
  • Additional cosmetics
  • Quality-of-life improvements

As of now, Avalanche has not disclosed when the summer update will be available for Hogwarts Legacy, but it could be as early as May, as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Hogwarts Legacy launched on May 5, 2023. Additionally, while the universal availability of PlayStation-exclusive content for Hogwarts Legacy is a plus, fans should temper their expectations with the summer update.