In a Japanese press release reported by 4Gamer, SEGA (the game’s publisher in Japan) and Avalanche Software have revealed some technical details of the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Hogwarts Legacy.
Enhanced Visuals
Experience deeper immersion with significantly upgraded graphics, including NVIDIA DLSS support, improved lighting and shadow animation quality, and anti-aliasing. Experience up to 1440p resolution in TV mode and 1080p and HDR in handheld mode.
Smooth Movement
Move seamlessly through the open world, including Hogsmeade and its shops, without loading screens.
Smooth Flight
Thanks to the improved performance of the Nintendo Switch 2, not only is the frame rate higher than the Nintendo Switch version, but the loading times are also shorter. You can fly around the Hogwarts grounds and beyond comfortably.
Supports mouse operation with Joy-Con 2
Supports mouse operation with Joy-Con 2 controller. Enjoy your preferred play style.
The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware supports NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution, but developers can choose whether to actually use it or not. It honestly seems like a no-brainer, though, especially for games that have already implemented the feature on the PC version, like Hogwarts Legacy or Cyberpunk 2077.
The Switch 2 also technically supports ray tracing, but there’s no mention of it being implemented in this game, even though the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions (and, of course, the PC version) support it. Indeed, it’s highly unlikely that open world games will implement ray tracing in any capacity on the hybrid console, as it would simply be too taxing on the hardware. It could, however, be supported for simpler, smaller games. Anyway, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hogwarts Legacy will be available at the console’s launch (June 5). The game size is 24 GB.
For our original review of the game, go here. For Wccftech’s info roundup article on the Nintendo Switch 2, click here.
