{"id":39434,"date":"2023-11-09T16:47:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T15:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1923365"},"modified":"2023-11-09T20:41:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T19:41:38","slug":"hogwarts-legacy-switch-file-size-day-one-patch-how-much-space-you-need","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/hogwarts-legacy-switch-file-size-day-one-patch-how-much-space-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Hogwarts Legacy Switch file size & day one patch: How much space you need"},"content":{"rendered":"

WB Games details how much storage space you will need to enter Hogwarts. <\/p>

By Matt Poskitt\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 09 November 2023 at 15:47 PM<\/p>

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After making its debut on rival platforms earlier this year, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and beyond arrives on Nintendo Switch in Hogwarts Legacy.<\/p>\n

Set to feature a substantial file size and day one patch, you might need to free up some space to enter the magical realm.<\/p>\n

Developed by Avalanche Software, Hogwarts Legacy<\/a> is an open-world action RPG set hundreds of years before the events of Harry Potter<\/a>, in the 1800s.<\/p>\n

As a fifth-year student who joins Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry late, players must master spells, brew potions and tame magical beasts \u2013 all while attempting to uncover a hidden truth that could destroy the Wizarding World.<\/p>\n

So, how much space do you need to jump into Hogwarts Legacy without the need to Alohomora your Switch? Head below for all the details as well as what we\u2019re expecting to see in the day one patch.<\/p>\n

How big is the file size for Hogwarts Legacy on Switch?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Hogwarts Legacy.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros Games<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

WB Games has outlined that players who purchase both the standard and deluxe physical editions of Hogwarts Legacy will require approximately 7GB of space to play the game.<\/p>\n

A further 8GB will be needed due to a day one patch \u2013 for a total of 15GB storage space<\/strong>. On top of this, an additional 1.5GB will need to be assigned for every extra language pack download.<\/p>\n

When it comes to purchasing Hogwarts Legacy via the Nintendo eShop, players will similarly need 15GB to accommodate the game \u2013 and, again, a further 1.5GB for every language pack added.<\/p>

What\u2019s in the Hogwarts Legacy Switch day one patch?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Hogwarts Legacy.<\/span><\/figcaption> Avalanche Software\/Warner Bros. Games<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The day one patch for Hogwarts Legacy is sizable, at 8GB \u2013 that\u2019s larger than the game itself.<\/p>\n

While details have not been revealed by the developer yet, it\u2019s fair to assume that this will feature general stability tweaks, optimisations and any fixes that could cause crashes. That\u2019s going off the day one patch<\/a> that happened for other consoles and PCs upon launch.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also worth noting that developers tend to limit the storage on cartridges for Nintendo Switch due to the cost.<\/p>\n

Speculation is making its way across the web that the reasoning would also be to cut licensing fees<\/a> on the Nintendo console. Once the patch is out, we\u2019ll update this piece with the relevant, official details.<\/p>\n

Hogwarts Legacy is scheduled to launch on 14th November 2023 for Nintendo Switch. The game can also be played across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X\/S, Xbox One and PC now.<\/p>