Hogwarts Legacy

[Lost_Troll]

So, anybody try the game out with the new 64Gb patch that just came out? It was a great game and I wonder what the patch fixes and adds to the game now since I did not know that they even were going to put another patch out for it.

 

[Klemc]

Patchnotes, BIG:

Build Version – 1218405​

Developer notes​

This Patch unlocks the Haunted Shop mission previously available only to Sony platforms on all supported platforms, as well as all previously exclusive items and cosmetics, including:

• The Onyx Hyppogriff mount.
• the Felix Felicis Potion.
• the Shopkeeper Cosmetic set.

It also includes new, never seen before cosmetic items, AND a new broom:

• The Lavender Borealis.
• The Azkaban Themed gear.
• The Circular Taped Spectacles.

A Photo Mode 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.

In addition, this patch also provides players with a talent point reset function, to re-build your ideal Witch/Wizard without having to start a new playthrough. Multiple bugs have also been addressed (Details below).

Localization​

• Implemented several updated localized Voice Over retakes for Japanese and Spanish.
• Fixed the Brazilian Portuguese translation of “Silver Rim Spectacles”.
• Fixed a Typo in the “Wingardium Leviosa” French spell description.
• Fixed several Voice Over cut-offs throughout the game.

Audio​

• Fixed several Voice Over cut-offs throughout the game.
• Fixed instance where the SFX/Dialogue Volume would become louder than the music Volume while using stereo devices and being set to 50%. HL-12010

UI​

• Fixed instance that made player unable to select field guide pages’ options when accessing the menu while holding down the basic spell cast button. HL-1052
• Fixed instance where loading a Manual Save or Fast traveling to certain locations would cause alohamora prompts to disappear from magical beast cages. HL-6258
• Fixed instance where Dark Arts spells would become not equippable after equipping regural spells in loadout 1. HL-643
• Fixed instance where the mission icon for the last arc of the Broom race would linger on screen after completion.

Gameplay​

• Removed butterflies misleading players to previously opened treasure chests. HL-10269
• Fixed Instance where using the Swift talent on the edge of the map would cause mission progression to linger on the “Seach for the Rune Symbol” step. HL-15794

Achievements​

• Fixed instance where the Fountain on Hogwarts grounds flying field guide page wouldn’t count towards the Map Counters or The Bell Tower Wing Sector. HL-2376

NPC​

Fixed instance where Lodgok would occasionally remain stuck inside the Hogshead in Hogsmeade instead of traveling to the Witch’s Tomb, preventing player progression. HL-15831

Avatar​

• Fixed instance where it wouldn’t be possible for the avatar to climb and reach a treasure chest in the High Keep. HL-15709
• Fixed instance where the Legendary Masquerade Masks would clip within the avatar’s face when equipped. HL-4453
• Fixed instance where swimming to treasure vault near Keenbridge would cause the avatar to fly into the air. HL-47

Navigation​

• Fixed instance where Professor Garlick and Professor Hecat could get stuck moving in the air after leaving the hospital.
• Fixed instance where a loading screen would cause a cage door to lock up again without regenerating an alohamora lock on it in a bandit camp on the north end of the map. HL-16327
• Fixed instance where loading a save and fast travelling to any location would make alohomora locks disappear from fixed cages. HL-6258
• Fixed instance where bone clusters would lose collision and fall through the floor when interacted with.

Combat​

• Fixed Instance where Loyalist assassin enemies’ attacks would not damage the avatar. HL-16614

Lighting​

• Fixed instance where blinding lighting VFX would display when exiting the Hallway castle vault.
• Fixed instance where light changes would be visible when the camera angle shifts while in conversation with Professor Garlick in the Greenhouse. HL-687

Accessibility​

• Fixed instance where setting left handed mode while in the vivarium caused the avatar to drink a potion or deploy combat plants while attempting to access the beasts’ menu. HL-8911

Miscellaneous​

• Updated Credits

PC​

• SDK Updates/Platform support
  • Razer Chroma SDK support
  • Streamline 2.4
  • DLSS 3.7
  • FSR 2
  • XeSS 1.3
  • DualSense/DualShock Controller 1.5.0 for improved PC support
• UI
  • Fixed instance where the Spell menu would become inaccessible after binding Spell Selection to the TAB key, preventing player progression. HL-16635
  • Fixed instance where game would freeze whenever two HUDS would overlap.
  • Fixed instance where the background of the menu would flash white when switching to a lower graphics preset.
• Lighting
  • Fixed instance where moving the camera while on a specific Merlin Puzzle platform in Keenbridge would cause a strobe effect on the lighting.
  • Fixed instance where ambient hues would change abruptly when moving the camera in Hogsmeade.
• Raytracing
  • Cleaned up rogue semi-translucent meshes in BVH.

////////////////////////////////////////////////

And three days ago too:

Developer Note - This patch addresses overall gameplay experience and stability
improvements.

Bug Fixes​

Gameplay​

Missions​

• Resolved quest failing to progress upon starting the final battle
  with the Pensieve Guardian HL-12745
• Resolved Percival Rackham's Trial not being able to be completed
  causing a progression blocker HL-12745

Cinematics​

• Resolved avatar using a generic NPC wand instead of their unique
  wand HL-11594

Avatar​

• Resolved the avatar's robe moving unnaturally while drinking the
  potion if they are created immediately after making a manual save
  on another character's slot

Achievements/Trophies​

• Resolved large gold chests being lootable after patching
• Resolved achievements not working correctly when no internet
  was available
• Resolved Gregory and Goblet of fire field guide pages not showing
  complete after latest patch HL-12917
• Resolved with Daedelian Key and not being able to open chest to
  get house reward HL-12673
• Resolved "Allow "Known" Collection items to count correctly
  towards proper achievements

UI​

• Updated localization overlapping issues related to location names
• Resolved quest tracking icon remaining on map and minimap after the
  quest is completed
• Resolved intro outfit and robe being available in your gear appearances by
  default HL-4880
• Resolved untracking missions in-game, in the map and/or mini-map not
  updating their icons and/or disappearing
• Resolved the user getting stuck on the 'Field Guide' screen if they spam
  the [MENU] button while transitioning to the 'Map' screen

Save Game​

• Resolved restarting from a manual save can place Sir Nicholas at the
  mission's starting point
• Resolved player being able to permanently lock themselves out of the
  conversation with Natsai when using a manual save during a mission HL-12659
• Resolved avatar being able to unlock the talent menu during a mission
  after reloading a manual save
• Resolved reloading an autosave after gathering any collection chest
  allows the avatar to obtain the same chest rewards again

Performance​

• Resolved a crash when fast traveling to Hogsmeade using floo flames
• Optimization to overall lighting
• Resolved crash during level and mission transitions/loading
• Resolved a crash when opening and closing pause menu during missions
• Resolved crash related to foliage
• Resolved a crash when ornate chests in the game
• Resolved a crash related to in game beacons
• Resolved memory optimization
• Resolved single frame hitching throughout the game
• Resolved localization crash when dictionaries are reloaded from a save
  game
• Resolved landscape streaming issues during Hogwarts
• Resolved crash VRAM memory leaking HL-313
• Update to latest NVIDIA Streamline SDK

Miscellaneous​

• Resolved improper shadowing around the vines of dungeons
• Update to game credits

*Patch deployment times may vary per platform

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Maurice Heumann btw:

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[mxthunder]

This ruined the game for me. Graphics look completely washed out (RT on or off) and I am getting crash to desktop in 1-10 minutes on 3 different machines in my house.
I played 3 different playthroughs to 100% without a single crash, and now the game is completely unplayable.

 

[Lew Zealand]

This ruined the game for me. Graphics look completely washed out (RT on or off) and I am getting crash to desktop in 1-10 minutes on 3 different machines in my house.
I played 3 different playthroughs to 100% without a single crash, and now the game is completely unplayable.

The Graphics look washed out for me all the time but I haven't wanted to look for lighting mods to fix it yet. Did you install a mod to fix that a while ago that the update broke?

FWIW I've played for a few hours on 2 different machines (Intel/Nvidia and all AMD) with no incident.

 

[mxthunder]

The Graphics look washed out for me all the time but I haven't wanted to look for lighting mods to fix it yet. Did you install a mod to fix that a while ago that the update broke?

FWIW I've played for a few hours on 2 different machines (Intel/Nvidia and all AMD) with no incident.

The only mod I did was removing the fog/haze which did a lot to give the colors more "depth" and just made it look a lot better overall. Its just an .ini tweak.

Remove Fog Fast/Easy - How To :: Hogwarts Legacy General Discussions

If you want to remove all Fog from the game add the text below to the Engine.ini file located in C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\HogwartsLegacy\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor folder. (NOTE: It's a good idea to make a copy of the Engine.ini file BEFORE editing as backup so no matter what you can return...

steamcommunity.com

no other mods done. I did an uninstall/reinstall on my main 13th gen rig, but didnt check to see if the .ini mod stuck or not. I could try removing it and test again.

My crashes were on 10th, 12th, and 13th gen Intel stuff, all Nvidia 30/40 series GPUs.
I tried to underclock my 13th gen/turn off XMP, etc. Nothing solved it.

 

[arni-gx]

black screen when loading shader chache, but the sound and my OSD MSI AB still there, using nvidia latest driver (v566.36) on my rtx 3080 10gb in hogwart legacy with WIN 10, must be CTRL ALT DEL to stop this game via steam launcher.

plz, how to fix that bug ?

 

[DAPUNISHER]

black screen when loading shader chache, but the sound and my OSD MSI AB still there, using nvidia latest driver (v566.36) on my rtx 3080 10gb in hogwart legacy with WIN 10, must be CTRL ALT DEL to stop this game via steam launcher.

plz, how to fix that bug ?

If you waited 4-5 minutes and it was still black screened, first thing I'd do is disable the Nvidia overlay. If that does not work some reported that disabling shader caching fixed it -

• Win+R
• enter %appdata%
• navigate out of Roaming
• and go into Local/Hogwarts Legacy/Saved/Config/WindowsNoEditor
• Open GameUserSettings.ini with your prefered editor or similar (its treated as a .txt file)
• Scroll down to [ShaderPipelineCache.CacheFile]
• beneath it, add r.ShaderPipelineCache.Enabled = 0
• should look like this

\[ShaderPipelineCache.CacheFile\]

      LastOpened=Phoenix

      r.ShaderPipelineCache.Enabled = 0

 

[phanbuey]

Single frame hitching... like 20 frame hitching.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Single frame hitching... like 20 frame hitching.

You're not wrong. It's more to see if it gets the game working. Can go back and enable it afterwards. Disabling the overlay works for some, hopefully it works for homie here.

 

[arni-gx]

If you waited 4-5 minutes and it was still black screened, first thing I'd do is disable the Nvidia overlay. If that does not work some reported that disabling shader caching fixed it -

• Win+R
• enter %appdata%
• navigate out of Roaming
• and go into Local/Hogwarts Legacy/Saved/Config/WindowsNoEditor
• Open GameUserSettings.ini with your prefered editor or similar (its treated as a .txt file)
• Scroll down to [ShaderPipelineCache.CacheFile]
• beneath it, add r.ShaderPipelineCache.Enabled = 0
• should look like this

\[ShaderPipelineCache.CacheFile\]

      LastOpened=Phoenix

      r.ShaderPipelineCache.Enabled = 0

delete folder hogwart legacy in program data in drive c = problem solved.

its coming from UE4 bug when pc gamer instal new nvidia driver..... ? every time ?

 

[DAPUNISHER]

delete folder hogwart legacy in program data in drive c = problem solved.

its coming from UE4 bug when pc gamer instal new nvidia driver..... ? every time ?

Good to read you fixed it. Are you saying you are concerned that every time you update your Nvidia drivers you will have to do it again?

 

[arni-gx]

Good to read you fixed it. Are you saying you are concerned that every time you update your Nvidia drivers you will have to do it again?

yup, i am very concern abot that.

also, today there is the latest nvidia driver + update patch for this rpg pc, in steam PC, lot of people, screaming that their game is crash tod ekstop/error, whay ? what is happening in here ?

*i am still not install the latest nvidia driver, today.

 

[Lew Zealand]

Installed newest driver today and Hogwarts Legacy played fine for me, with all the advantages of the DLSS Transformer Model at 1440p/60 DLSS quality on a 3060. Vertical and horizontal line flickering (stairs especially) is gone and everything else looked good.

 

[arni-gx]

Installed newest driver today and Hogwarts Legacy played fine for me, with all the advantages of the DLSS Transformer Model at 1440p/60 DLSS quality on a 3060. Vertical and horizontal line flickering (stairs especially) is gone and everything else looked good.

are these;

"delete folder hogwart legacy in program data in drive c = problem solved."

is still necessary, after install the latest nvidia driver ?

 

[Lew Zealand]

are these;

"delete folder hogwart legacy in program data in drive c = problem solved."

is still necessary, after install the latest nvidia driver ?

I never had to do any of that. I am regularly using DDU to completely uninstall drivers as I swap cards in and out (from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel) every ~2 weeks so if I was going to describe my system I would say it gets clean drivers on a very regular basis. Maybe try using DDU to remove all GPU drivers and start with a clean NVIDIA GeForce 572.16 WHQL install.

 

[mxthunder]

Seems like the new update turns on 2x frame gen by default. At first I thought they did some optimization and the game was running better, but then i realized, even if you dont mess with your settings, its on by default. I had to turn "on" dlss in order to disable 2x frame gen then turn dlss back "off" in the menu. Now my frame rates are back to what they were last week. and the raytracing still sucks. the hair on your character goes crazy when you turn it on. they went crazy with the reflective surfaces like its 1999. Frame gen still sucks too. The UI elements flicker and smear when its turned on.

 

[Dragam1337]

Seems like the new update turns on 2x frame gen by default. At first I thought they did some optimization and the game was running better, but then i realized, even if you dont mess with your settings, its on by default. I had to turn "on" dlss in order to disable 2x frame gen then turn dlss back "off" in the menu. Now my frame rates are back to what they were last week. and the raytracing still sucks. the hair on your character goes crazy when you turn it on. they went crazy with the reflective surfaces like its 1999. Frame gen still sucks too. The UI elements flicker and smear when its turned on.

This game is deffo better without nvidia tech (aside of dlaa) !

 

[mama]

Patchnotes, BIG:

Build Version – 1218405​

Developer notes​

This Patch unlocks the Haunted Shop mission previously available only to Sony platforms on all supported platforms, as well as all previously exclusive items and cosmetics, including:

• The Onyx Hyppogriff mount.
• the Felix Felicis Potion.
• the Shopkeeper Cosmetic set.

It also includes new, never seen before cosmetic items, AND a new broom:

• The Lavender Borealis.
• The Azkaban Themed gear.
• The Circular Taped Spectacles.

A Photo Mode 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.

In addition, this patch also provides players with a talent point reset function, to re-build your ideal Witch/Wizard without having to start a new playthrough. Multiple bugs have also been addressed (Details below).

Localization​

• Implemented several updated localized Voice Over retakes for Japanese and Spanish.
• Fixed the Brazilian Portuguese translation of “Silver Rim Spectacles”.
• Fixed a Typo in the “Wingardium Leviosa” French spell description.
• Fixed several Voice Over cut-offs throughout the game.

Audio​

• Fixed several Voice Over cut-offs throughout the game.
• Fixed instance where the SFX/Dialogue Volume would become louder than the music Volume while using stereo devices and being set to 50%. HL-12010

UI​

• Fixed instance that made player unable to select field guide pages’ options when accessing the menu while holding down the basic spell cast button. HL-1052
• Fixed instance where loading a Manual Save or Fast traveling to certain locations would cause alohamora prompts to disappear from magical beast cages. HL-6258
• Fixed instance where Dark Arts spells would become not equippable after equipping regural spells in loadout 1. HL-643
• Fixed instance where the mission icon for the last arc of the Broom race would linger on screen after completion.

Gameplay​

• Removed butterflies misleading players to previously opened treasure chests. HL-10269
• Fixed Instance where using the Swift talent on the edge of the map would cause mission progression to linger on the “Seach for the Rune Symbol” step. HL-15794

Achievements​

• Fixed instance where the Fountain on Hogwarts grounds flying field guide page wouldn’t count towards the Map Counters or The Bell Tower Wing Sector. HL-2376

NPC​

Fixed instance where Lodgok would occasionally remain stuck inside the Hogshead in Hogsmeade instead of traveling to the Witch’s Tomb, preventing player progression. HL-15831

Avatar​

• Fixed instance where it wouldn’t be possible for the avatar to climb and reach a treasure chest in the High Keep. HL-15709
• Fixed instance where the Legendary Masquerade Masks would clip within the avatar’s face when equipped. HL-4453
• Fixed instance where swimming to treasure vault near Keenbridge would cause the avatar to fly into the air. HL-47

Navigation​

• Fixed instance where Professor Garlick and Professor Hecat could get stuck moving in the air after leaving the hospital.
• Fixed instance where a loading screen would cause a cage door to lock up again without regenerating an alohamora lock on it in a bandit camp on the north end of the map. HL-16327
• Fixed instance where loading a save and fast travelling to any location would make alohomora locks disappear from fixed cages. HL-6258
• Fixed instance where bone clusters would lose collision and fall through the floor when interacted with.

Combat​

• Fixed Instance where Loyalist assassin enemies’ attacks would not damage the avatar. HL-16614

Lighting​

• Fixed instance where blinding lighting VFX would display when exiting the Hallway castle vault.
• Fixed instance where light changes would be visible when the camera angle shifts while in conversation with Professor Garlick in the Greenhouse. HL-687

Accessibility​

• Fixed instance where setting left handed mode while in the vivarium caused the avatar to drink a potion or deploy combat plants while attempting to access the beasts’ menu. HL-8911

Miscellaneous​

• Updated Credits

PC​

• SDK Updates/Platform support
  • Razer Chroma SDK support
  • Streamline 2.4
  • DLSS 3.7
  • FSR 2
  • XeSS 1.3
  • DualSense/DualShock Controller 1.5.0 for improved PC support
• UI
  • Fixed instance where the Spell menu would become inaccessible after binding Spell Selection to the TAB key, preventing player progression. HL-16635
  • Fixed instance where game would freeze whenever two HUDS would overlap.
  • Fixed instance where the background of the menu would flash white when switching to a lower graphics preset.
• Lighting
  • Fixed instance where moving the camera while on a specific Merlin Puzzle platform in Keenbridge would cause a strobe effect on the lighting.
  • Fixed instance where ambient hues would change abruptly when moving the camera in Hogsmeade.
• Raytracing
  • Cleaned up rogue semi-translucent meshes in BVH.

////////////////////////////////////////////////

And three days ago too:

Developer Note - This patch addresses overall gameplay experience and stability
improvements.

Bug Fixes​

Gameplay​

Missions​

• Resolved quest failing to progress upon starting the final battle
  with the Pensieve Guardian HL-12745
• Resolved Percival Rackham's Trial not being able to be completed
  causing a progression blocker HL-12745

Cinematics​

• Resolved avatar using a generic NPC wand instead of their unique
  wand HL-11594

Avatar​

• Resolved the avatar's robe moving unnaturally while drinking the
  potion if they are created immediately after making a manual save
  on another character's slot

Achievements/Trophies​

• Resolved large gold chests being lootable after patching
• Resolved achievements not working correctly when no internet
  was available
• Resolved Gregory and Goblet of fire field guide pages not showing
  complete after latest patch HL-12917
• Resolved with Daedelian Key and not being able to open chest to
  get house reward HL-12673
• Resolved "Allow "Known" Collection items to count correctly
  towards proper achievements

UI​

• Updated localization overlapping issues related to location names
• Resolved quest tracking icon remaining on map and minimap after the
  quest is completed
• Resolved intro outfit and robe being available in your gear appearances by
  default HL-4880
• Resolved untracking missions in-game, in the map and/or mini-map not
  updating their icons and/or disappearing
• Resolved the user getting stuck on the 'Field Guide' screen if they spam
  the [MENU] button while transitioning to the 'Map' screen

Save Game​

• Resolved restarting from a manual save can place Sir Nicholas at the
  mission's starting point
• Resolved player being able to permanently lock themselves out of the
  conversation with Natsai when using a manual save during a mission HL-12659
• Resolved avatar being able to unlock the talent menu during a mission
  after reloading a manual save
• Resolved reloading an autosave after gathering any collection chest
  allows the avatar to obtain the same chest rewards again

Performance​

• Resolved a crash when fast traveling to Hogsmeade using floo flames
• Optimization to overall lighting
• Resolved crash during level and mission transitions/loading
• Resolved a crash when opening and closing pause menu during missions
• Resolved crash related to foliage
• Resolved a crash when ornate chests in the game
• Resolved a crash related to in game beacons
• Resolved memory optimization
• Resolved single frame hitching throughout the game
• Resolved localization crash when dictionaries are reloaded from a save
  game
• Resolved landscape streaming issues during Hogwarts
• Resolved crash VRAM memory leaking HL-313
• Update to latest NVIDIA Streamline SDK

Miscellaneous​

• Resolved improper shadowing around the vines of dungeons
• Update to game credits

*Patch deployment times may vary per platform

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Maurice Heumann btw:

Le DRM Denuvo d’Hogwarts Legacy à nouveau cracké

Un développeur a réussi à cracker la protection Denuvo de Hogwarts Legacy après six mois de travail, dans le but d’en apprendre les rouages. Il explique le fonctionnement complexe de ce DRM e…

korben.info

FSR 2????? What the hell? Why upgrade to something that old?

 

[Klemc]

FSR 2????? What the hell? Why upgrade to something that old?

Don't worry, next is DLSS v4...........

Hogwarts Legacy Free PC Update: Official Modding, Raytracing Enhancements, and More - Avalanche Software

Our latest free PC update brings stunning graphical enhancements, support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 and GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, and the long-awaited launch of official modding.

www.avalanchesoftware.com

 

[arni-gx]

in cyberpunk 2077, i can see and can using the option of DLSS 4 (transformers model), but where is the DLSS 4 in this game ?

 

[mxthunder]

I think its enabled by default if you have the latest updates. If you have the individual ray tracing options exposed, you should be good.

I have reluctantly been playing with DLSS, RT, and frame gen after the latest update. Since it looks like I wont be going 50 series, want to squeeze out some more performance out of this game. The glitches with frame gen seem to disappear if you use DLSS quality along side it. Going from 80 to 114 FPS just by switching to DLSS quality mode (no frame gen). Really hard to tell a difference.

 

[Darmok N Jalad]

I'm now playing this game on far more meager hardware (6700XT). From what I can see the upscaling looks fine in static shots, but it can be very noticeable when moving. Basically, pan and the edges of the player go soft, and you get the random light artifacts everywhere else. I'd much rather avoid that since it's so distracting.

 

[mxthunder]

I was really getting to the point where I thought I could use upscaling, but then i did notice some shimmering with certain trees. Turn it off, its stable. No such thing as a free lunch I guess.
I still plan on using it on my 4080 bedroom PC since I play on 4K TV from far away and the 4080 struggles more than the 4090. And frame gen is still crap even with DLSS on, my above statement was premature. So really the only good thing to come from AI is DLAA IMO.

 

[Darmok N Jalad]

I remember trying frame gen on forbidden west. Granted, it was on a 5600XT, but everything just went to mush. I think your faster hardware will hide this better, but it's still not rendering the scene. It's really surprising to me that NVIDIA introduced raytracing, which aims for accurate lighting, and then frame generation introduces challenges to that very concept. Eventually it's just time to go back to raster, because it seems like we're still just approximating the end result of photons.

 

[arni-gx]

playing this game, using RT will not as good as not using RT, also, playing this in my PC, memory usage average is 21-25gb (using MSI AB OSD)...... ??