{"id":52810,"date":"2024-06-06T18:15:59","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T16:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2052802"},"modified":"2024-06-06T20:47:32","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T18:47:32","slug":"hogwarts-legacy-summer-update-explained-whats-in-todays-patch-notes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/hogwarts-legacy-summer-update-explained-whats-in-todays-patch-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Hogwarts Legacy Summer Update explained: What\u2019s in today\u2019s patch notes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo mode is finally here (and some other cool stuff)! <\/p>

By Toby Saunders\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 06 June 2024 at 16:15 PM<\/p>

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The much-anticipated Hogwarts Legacy<\/a> Summer update is live right now!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been looking to get back into the game, there\u2019s never been a better time than right now thanks to the introduction of the Haunted Hogsmeade quest which was previously PlayStation-exclusive onto the rest of the platforms.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not all, though, this is the biggest update for the game to date and it adds plenty of new content to enjoy!<\/p>\n

Keep reading to find out what\u2019s in the Hogwarts Legacy Summer update. Magically scroll to the end of the page to check out the full list of patch notes.<\/p>

What\u2019s in the Hogwarts Legacy Summer update?<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Hogwarts Legacy Summer update adds the Haunted Hogsmeade quest to all platforms<\/b>, introduces a new photo mode<\/b> and even allows you to reset your Talent Points<\/b> to respec your character.<\/p>\n
Check out the official Summer update trailer to see the new additions in action:<\/p>\n\nAs you can see (if you watched the trailer) it\u2019s not just the new photo mode, Haunted Hogsmeade quest or ability to respec that\u2019s been added with the update.<\/p>\nEveryone now has access to all previously exclusive items and cosmetics such as the Onyx Hippogriff mount, the Felix Felicis Potion and the Shopkeeper Cosmetic set.<\/p>\nNew cosmetic items \u2013 including a new broom, Azkhaban-themed gear and even Harry Potter\u2019s glasses.<\/p>\nThe development team even released a video that greatly details everything in the update. Check it out:<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"Hogwarts Legacy - Summer Update Explainer\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i1n0iSq1byw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<h2>Full patch notes for Hogwarts Legacy Summer update<\/b><\/h2>\nThe full list of Hogwarts Legacy Summer update patch notes has been revealed by Warner Bros on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hogwartslegacy.bugs.wbgames.com\/patch-notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">game\u2019s official website<\/a>. Check the PS5, Xbox Series X\/S and PC patch notes below (you\u2019ll find the full list of patch notes separately on the WB website linked above for the PS4\/Xbox One version and Switch edition):<\/p>\nDeveloper notes<\/i> \u2013 This Patch unlocks the Haunted Shop mission<\/b> previously available only to Sony platforms on all supported platforms, as well as all previously exclusive items and cosmetics, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Onyx Hyppogriff mount<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>The Felix Felicis Potion<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>The Shopkeeper Cosmetic set<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIt also includes new, never seen before cosmetic items, AND a new broom:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Lavender Borealis.<\/b><\/li>\n<li>The Azkaban Themed gear<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>The Circular Taped Spectacles<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nA Photo Mode<\/b> has also been added to allow players to capture screenshots of their Hogwarts Legacy experience and all their newly unlocked cosmetics. *Photo mode will become available after completing the mission to gain access the field guide.<\/p>\nIn addition, this patch also provides players with a talent point reset function<\/b>, to re-build your ideal Witch\/Wizard without having to start a new playthrough. 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