Switch Fans Angry with Hogwarts Legacy Port

Just a few days ago, leaked footage of Hogwarts Legacy running on the Nintendo Switch emerged, causing widespread community concern about the game's graphics and FPS settings on this platform.

Despite initial speculations that any deficiencies would be addressed before the official launch, the Hogwarts Legacy Switch version, which was released on November 14, failed to meet public expectations. YouTube channels like Cycu1 and SwitchUp conducted thorough comparisons between the Switch and PlayStation versions, emphasizing graphical downgrades despite relatively smooth gameplay.

In anticipation of Hogwarts Legacy's graphics on the Switch, Cycu1's YouTube channel presented a side-by-side comparison with the PlayStation version, revealing apparent differences.

SwitchUp's YouTube channel commented, "None of these issues are deal-breakers for most people, but in terms of gameplay, the need to load between every single shop in a town with about 10-15 buildings certainly impacts the flow." Additionally, despite significant delays, the open-world gameplay, a significant selling point on other platforms, was compromised on the Switch. While the PS and PC versions allowed for free wandering, the Switch version exhibited continuous loading screens lasting over 30 seconds, especially when entering various in-game shops.

The Nintendo Switch version's struggle to provide a seamless open-world experience sharply contrasts with its counterparts on other platforms.

Hogwarts Legacy, initially released on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with later expansions to PS4 and Xbox One, garnered positive reviews with a commendable score of 84 on Metacritic. However, reactions to the Switch version suggest a potential decline in its overall score as player feedback continues to surface.