Hogwarts Legacy releases soon, with some players getting access to the game as early as the 7th of February 2023. There are two different versions of the game currently available for purchase, with several key differences between them.
Hogwarts Legacy, like many games, has both a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition available for players to choose from. With the Deluxe Edition offering additional content and other extras, it's helpful to know what each version offers. That's where this guide comes in.
The Standard Edition
The Standard Edition of the game contains the game itself, with preorders also receiving the Onyx Hippogriff Mount and Felix Felicis potion recipe. The Playstation versions additionally come with the "Haunted Hogsmeade Shop" quest, which will remain exclusive to the platform for 1 year.
The Standard Edition is also the least expensive option for purchasing the game.
The Deluxe Edition
The Deluxe Edition of the game comes with the same preorder bonuses as the Standard Edition, and PlayStation versions receive the Haunted Hogsmeade Shop quest just like the Standard Edition. It also comes with three additional benefits. The Dark Arts Arena, which is a combat arena challenge activity, is the first of these benefits.
Players also receive the Dark Arts Garrison Hat and accompanying cosmetic items, allowing players an additional set of clothing options for their character. The final benefit of the Deluxe Edition is 72 Hours of Early Access for the PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game, allowing play to begin on February 7th 2023.
The Dark Arts Arena has been shown off in several gameplay trailers and is an accessible location in the game world that allows players to take on a number of tricky combat challenges and test out their skills as a Witch or Wizard against some tough opponents.
Edition Differences Quick Reference
Here's a comparison table that breaks down the differences between versions. Additionally, PlayStation versions currently receive an additional quest that will be exclusive to those versions for one year.
Feature | Standard Edition | Deluxe Edition |
Hogwarts Legacy Game | Yes | Yes |
Onyx Hippogriff and Felix Felicis recipe (Preorder Bonus) | Yes | Yes |
Dark Arts Arena, Clothing, and Hat | No | Yes |
72 Hours of Early Access (PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S Only) | No | Yes |
Hogwarts Legacy launches on the 10th of February 2023 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with PS4 and Xbox One releases planned in April and a Nintendo Switch port coming on July 25th.