The latest update, version 1.013, for Hogwarts Legacy introduces full support for the PS5 Pro, significantly enhancing the game’s graphical performance and overall visual quality on this new hardware. WB Games Avalanche Software, under the direction of Software Engineering Jose Villeta, highlighted that the PS5 Pro support is designed to take advantage of increased processing capabilities, advanced PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) upscale image resolution, and new ray-tracing features to provide a more immersive visual experience.
With these enhancements, players can enjoy improved textures, higher-resolution graphics, and sophisticated lighting effects throughout the game’s environments without compromising gameplay performance. This update improves both the Performance and Fidelity modes, resulting in sharper visuals and richer details in the enchanting world of Hogwarts.
The ray tracing upgrades include enhanced reflections in iconic locations, such as the Hogwarts Great Hall, realistic shadows around the shops in Hogsmeade, water reflections at the Black Lake, and mysterious shadows in the Forbidden Forest.
Hogwarts Legacy Update 1.013 Complete Patch Notes
- PS5 Pro Support:
- Enhanced performance capabilities for improved gameplay on PS5 Pro hardware.
- Implementation of state-of-the-art PSSR upscale image resolution across all visual modes.
- Introduction of new ray-tracing features, including advanced reflections and shadows in various environments.
Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG that immerses players in the iconic wizarding world of the 1800s, before the well-known events of the Harry Potter series. Set inside and around the walls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, players create their characters, explore magical locations, and uncover secrets as they embark on a journey filled with spells, creatures, and moral choices.
The game is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.