Nintendo Switch gamers can now pre-order the digital version of Hogwarts Legacy and receive an Onyx Hippogriff as a free bonus. The arrival of Hogwarts Legacy on the Nintendo Switch has been highly anticipated. Switch gamers had initially expected to embark on their open-world Hogwarts adventures during the past summer, but the game was eventually delayed until November 14.
As November 14 approaches, the long wait for Hogwarts Legacy on the Switch is nearly over. Avalanche Software has been relatively tight-lipped about the Hogwarts Legacy Switch version, leaving some questions about its performance on Nintendo’s hybrid home console/handheld. For those confident in the Switch port’s quality, having observed the handling of the PS4 and Xbox One versions, pre-orders are now open to secure an Onyx Hippogriff for their game.
While much of Hogwarts Legacy centers around exploring Hogwarts castle and casting spells, the game also features a creature collection element that players can engage with. In Hogwarts Legacy, players can collect various magical creatures that play a crucial role in the game’s crafting system. Some of these magical creatures can even be ridden instead of a broom, including the Onyx Hippogriff. Nintendo Switch gamers interested in obtaining an Onyx Hippogriff for Hogwarts Legacy must pre-order the digital version before its release on November 14.
It’s almost time to experience the magic of Hogwarts Legacy on the #NintendoSwitch! Digital pre-orders are available now: https://t.co/gi8Cd8phDi pic.twitter.com/iZiQaO2LCP
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 17, 2023
When Hogwarts Legacy finally debuts on the Nintendo Switch, it will be intriguing to see how it performs. Hogwarts Legacy is an expansive open-world game with high-quality graphics and animations, prompting skepticism about its performance on the PS4 and Xbox One. However, when the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Hogwarts Legacy were released, players were pleasantly surprised by how well the game ran on those older systems. This has led to cautious optimism regarding the Switch port.
Pre-order and get this bonus Onyx Hippogriff! pic.twitter.com/hLykT3WltV
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 17, 2023
Although the Nintendo Switch may not be the most powerful console on the market, it does have several large open-world RPGs available, such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. It is possible that the Switch port of Hogwarts Legacy will be on par with these games, but there is also the possibility of encountering technical or graphical issues. Until Avalanche Software and WB provide proper footage of the Switch version, fans can only speculate about its performance.