A new Hogwarts Legacy comparison video was shared online, putting the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S versions side to side, highlighting the differences between them.
The new video, put together by ElAnalistaDeBits, highlights how the PlayStation 5 version has the edge over the Xbox Series X regarding load times and performance in ray tracing mode. On the other hand, the Xbox Series X version has better performance in all other modes. Quality mode also seems to be solid on all current generation consoles, delivering an experience on par with the PC version’s high and ultra settings with an average resolution of 1800p at 30 FPS.
– PS5 and Xbox X Series have 5 display modes. The quality snot displays settings similar to High/Ultra on PC with an average resolution of 1800p at 30fps without ray-tracing.
– Ray-tracing mode is applied on shadows and reflections (except water), shadows and ambient occlusion in a hybrid way with conventional lighting.. However, RT by generates too much noise on some surfaces on consoles and PC.
– Ray-Tracing mode decreases drawing distance and texture quality on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
– Hogwarts Legacy on Xbox Series S does not have Ray-Tracing. In this version we can choose between 3 display modes that prioritize graphic quality, framerate or balanced (the latter only with 120Hz screens).
– Shorter loading times on PS5.
– Shadows in Quality (Fidelity) mode have a higher resolution on PS5 compared to Xbox Series X.
– We can unlock the framerate on consoles (except Xbox Series S).
– PS5 shows better performance in Ray-Tracing mode, but Xbox Series X framerate is higher in all other modes.
– Quality mode increases texture quality, draw distance, shadows, vegetation and lighting on consoles.
– All versions have stuttering problems inside the castle while advancing through the rooms. There will even be times when we get stuck in a doorway until the other room has finished loading.
– Xbox Series S has a lower NPC density.
– Balanced and Performance HFR modes can only be enabled on 120Hz compatible displays.
– On PC, Ray-Tracing is too demanding for what it delivers. This is another case of a game whose traditional lighting system is the clear basis of development and Ray-Tracing is a superfluous improvement.
Hogwarts Legacy seems to be the game to get for fans of the Wizarding World, as the open-world role-playing game by Avalanche Software is clearly a labor of love, as Chris highlighted in his review-in-progress.
If you’re a fan of Harry Potter, there will be a lot to like here. The simple ability to explore Hogwarts in all its labyrinthine glory is great, but making trips to Hogsmeade, the forbidden forest, and further afield is just as enjoyable. The world is full of collectables, too; many are simply pages for your field guide with some information on things you’ve seen or heard about in the Harry Potter world or created for this game. Others are cosmetics for your character or the room of requirement, which acts as your home away from home. Others can improve your ancient magic (more on this later) meter or let you increase your Alohomora level. The Merlin Trials increase how much gear you can hold, reducing the number of trips to Hogsmeade or a nearby hamlet.
Hogwarts Legacy launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 10th. The game will release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in around two months, on April 4th and on Nintendo Switch on July 25th.
