As part of PlayStation Plus’ 15th-anniversary celebration, Hogwarts Legacy players can claim a free themed PSN profile icon – a small consolation amid widespread frustration over the game’s abandoned post-launch content. The limited-time offer includes five gaming icons, but the gesture highlights the divide between fan expectations and Avalanche Software’s focus on a sequel.
The Free Icon Details
- Design: Wizard riding a hippogriff over Hogwarts with PS Plus logo
- How to claim:
- Redeem region-specific code on PlayStation Store before October 9, 2024:
- Americas:
JGE9-RHJ3-3DLC - Europe/Australia:
PEDN-MARA-T2M9 - Asia:
HRK4-G9LC-LHLC - Japan:
4E9K-GTKL-5476
- Americas:
- Instantly unlocks Hogwarts Legacy + 4 other icons (Cyberpunk 2077, God of War Ragnarök, etc.)
Why This Stings Fans
The offer arrives after months of letdowns:
- 2023’s best-selling game received only one major update (photo mode/cosmetics)
- PC modding tools arrived late with minimal dev support
- Insider reports confirm cancelled director’s cut and paid DLC
- Avalanche now focused solely on sequel development
Fans expected expansions like: - New questlines (Azkaban, Triwizard Tournament)
- Companion relationship systems
- Enhanced Room of Requirement mechanics
Community Reaction
Reddit/twitter responses reflect resignation:
“An icon? After 18 months of radio silence? This feels like a slap in the face.”
“Redeeming it, but it just reminds me what we lost – Quidditch, companions, actual DLC.”
“Proof they’ve moved on. At least the hippogriff art is pretty.”
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Looking Ahead
With no further content planned:
- Modders remain the primary source of new experiences
- Sequel likely 3+ years away (no official announcement)
- Free icons serve as a bittersweet farewell to 2023’s magical phenomenon