Hogwarts Legacy is an action role-playing game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label. Set in the 1890s Wizarding World, players assume the role of a fifth-year student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, exploring an open-world environment, learning spells, brewing potions, and uncovering ancient secrets. The game was initially released on February 10, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, followed by releases on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on May 5, 2023, and on Nintendo Switch on November 14, 2023.
¶ Brief Synopsis
Hogwarts Legacy, developed by Avalanche Software, utilizes Unreal Engine 4 to craft its immersive open-world experience. This engine choice has facilitated the creation of detailed environments and dynamic gameplay mechanics. In January 2025, the developers released the Hogwarts Legacy Creator Kit, providing players with official tools to design and share custom content. This initiative has empowered the community to expand the game's universe, fostering creativity and extending its longevity. The modding community has a rich history of enhancing games by introducing new features, refining gameplay, and personalizing experiences, thereby enriching the original content and offering players fresh ways to engage with their favorite titles.
¶ Modding Documentation
This section includes links to a few articles that may be useful to users who are new to modding or are looking to create mods for Hogwarts Legacy. To discover more content, use the search at the top of the page or the “Browse” button at the top of the left navigation panel to see the full list of articles in the “Hogwarts Legacy” section. You can help expand this wiki by using the “New Page” button at the top of the page.
¶ Creator Kit
Learn how to create your mods for Hogwarts Legacy using the official creator kit.
¶ Using Mods
Start here if you're new to playing the game with mods.
¶ Creating Mods
Learn how to create your mods for Hogwarts Legacy.
¶ Technical Information
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| Steam App ID | 990080 |
| Epic Games Codename | fa4240e57a3c46b39f169041b7811293 |
| Nexus Mods ID | hogwartslegacy (5113) |
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| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 (v4.27.2) |
| Mod Managers | TBC |