Hogwarts Legacy PC specs confirmed ahead of release date

With the Hogwarts Legacy release date in less than a month, PC spec for the upcoming open-world Harry Potter game have been revealed.

Launching on February 10, the eagerly-anticipated Warner Bros. title will also be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, arriving on other platforms later this year.

One of the first big AAA game releases of 2023, there’s clearly a fervour around this latest addition to The Wizarding World universe, with pre-orders having topped Steam sales charts. If you’re planning to pick up the PC version, here’s what you need to know.

Hogwarts Legacy PC Specs

Minimum/Low Specs

• OS: 64-bit Windows 10
• CPU: Intel Core i5 6600 (3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
• RAM: 16GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB
• DirectX Version: DX 12
• Storage 85 GB HDD
• Notes: SSD (preferred), HDD (Supported), 720p/30fps, Low-Quality Settings.

Recommended/ High Specs

• OS: 64-bit Windows 10
• CPU: Intel Core i7 8700 (3.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• RAM: 16GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 4
• DirectX Version: DX 12
• Storage 85 GB HDD
• Notes: SSD, 1080/60FPS, High-Quality Settings.

Ultra Specs

• OS: 64-bit Windows 10
• CPU: Intel Core i7 10700K (3.80 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 5800
• RAM: 32GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800
• DirectX Version: DX 12
• Storage 85 GB HDD
• Notes: SSD, 1440/60FPS, Ultra-Quality Settings.

Ultra 4K Specs

• OS: 64-bit Windows 10
• CPU: Intel Core i7 10700K (3.80 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 5800
• RAM: 32GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900
• DirectX Version: DX 12
• Storage 85 GB HDD
• Notes: SSD, 2160/60FPS, Ultra-Quality Settings.

Last-gen versions of the game will launch later this year. The new staggered release schedule is as follow:

• PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & PC – 10th February 2023 with 72 hour early access from 7th Febraury
• PlayStation 4 and Xbox One – 4th April 2023
• Nintendo Switch – 25th July 2023

In other news, British comedy actor Simon Pegg has officially been cast as Hogwarts Headmaster, Nigellus Black.

While it looks to be a dream video game for Harry Potter fans, a shadow stills looms over the wider franchise. Although not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, author J.K. Rowling is perhaps best known nowadays for her harmful transphobic views.