Hogwarts Legacy early access: Start date and how to get?

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Hogwarts Legacy early access: Start date and how to get?

Hogwarts Legacy is the new upcoming game set in the 1900s world of everyone’s favorite wizard Harry Potter. The game is set to have an open-world setting which will let players explore Hogwarts castle. You can explore the school grounds, take part in courses, duel using a cutting-edge fighting system, and discover a tale with connections to dark magic whether you make your character a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. Prepare to learn some spells and go into this Harry Potter-themed game.

Hogwarts Legacy was supposed to release in 2022 but it was delayed several times. But now publishers have finally announced the release date for the game so it’s very unlikely that it will delay more. Hogwarts Legacy is set to hit stores on 10 February. Fans are very excited to explore the magical world of Hogwarts. It has also been under some controversies with the J.K. Rowling’s transphobic reviews.

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Like other games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment also has given players the option to access the game early than the global release. People who are eagerly waiting for the release of games for ages can dive into the castle early.

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Get early access to Hogwarts Legacy to explore the Hogwarts

Get early access to Hogwarts Legacy to explore the Hogwarts
Hogwarts Legacy (Image via Warner Bros. Games)

There are three editions of the game: Base, Deluxe, and Collector’s Edition. You can pre-order the Deluxe or Collector’s Edition to access the game before the global release on 10 February. The pre-ordered digital copies of all of these games will become available at midnight on February 7 if you purchased them through the PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam stores. At that time, you can start playing right away. Alternatively, individuals who purchased Hogwarts Legacy from a retailer should receive their copy in the post on that day. Players will get extra 3 days to play through the story mode and level up their character. Pre-ordering the Base version doesn’t offer early access. Players will be able to play on the 10 February with the global launch.

Each of the editions comes with different perks. If you have pre-ordered Hogwarts Deluxe Edition ($79.99 / £74.99) then you will receive:

  • Thestral Mount
  • Dark Arts Cosmetic Set
  • Dark Arts Battle Arena
  • Onyx Hippogriff Mount
  • Dark Arts Garrison Hat
  • 72 Hours Early Access

For pre-ordering Hogwarts Legacy Collecter’s edition ($299.99 / £279.99), players will get:

  • Dark Arts Cosmetic Set
  • Thestral Mount
  • Dark Arts Battle Arena
  • Steel Case & Full Game
  • Collector’s Edition Box
  • Floating Want & Book Base
  • Kelpie Robe
  • Dark Arts Garrison Hat
  • 72 Hours Early Access

There is still time to pre-order Hogwarts Legacy, but you’ll need to move quickly if you want to play the game early.

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