Hogwarts Legacy Gets Surprise Xbox Play
In a welcome surprise for witches and wizards, Hogwarts Legacy has received a significant update nearly three years after its initial release. The bestselling RPG now supports Xbox Play Anywhere, enabling players to enjoy their magical journey across multiple platforms with seamless progression.
The new feature means that anyone who purchases the digital version of Hogwarts Legacy can play it on both Xbox consoles and PC without needing separate purchases. More importantly, all game progress, achievements, and add-ons sync automatically between platforms, allowing players to pick up exactly where they left off whether they’re playing on their Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, or Windows PC.
This update addresses one of the most requested features from the game’s dedicated community. Since its record-breaking launch in February 2023, fans have expressed disappointment about the lack of substantial content updates as the development team shifted focus to the sequel. The addition of Play Anywhere support provides meaningful new functionality that enhances the game’s accessibility and value.
The announcement sparked enthusiastic responses from players who had been hoping for exactly this feature. One fan celebrated on social media, noting, “I have the game on Xbox but haven’t been able to play since I moved to PC. Suddenly, I own the game on my PC AND my progress is still there.”
However, the news also drew some criticism from players who questioned why other major titles, including some first-party Xbox games, still lack Play Anywhere support. Despite these concerns, Hogwarts Legacy joins over 1,000 other games in the Play Anywhere library, including upcoming titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and DOOM: The Dark Ages.
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For existing owners of the digital Xbox version, the Play Anywhere feature should activate automatically, making the PC version available at no additional cost through the Microsoft Store. This unexpected update gives players a compelling reason to return to the Hall of Ancient Magic while waiting for news about the sequel.