Today, the magic of Hogwarts Legacy takes a massive leap forward with our latest free PC update, introducing incredible new graphical enhancements, support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 and the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, and the launch of official modding. Whether you’re marveling at the shimmering reflections on the Black Lake or creating entirely new adventures, cosmetics, or challenges for Hogwarts Legacy players on PC, this update is a testament to how technology and creativity can transform your experience.
But who better to tell you all about the cool things in this update than Avalanche’s very own talented Director of Software Engineering, Jose Villeta, who played a critical role in making all of this happen! Take it away, Jose!
From the Desk of Jose Villeta: What’s New in the Hogwarts Legacy Free PC Update
“With our new PC patch, we have some key updates around modding support and raytracing features, as well as support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 and the latest GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs.
We have worked closely with Overwolf to bring a first-class experience for modding our PC game. Modders will have access to the Unreal Engine Creator Kit powered by CurseForge, along with an updated game client that lets you browse the latest creations and manage your mods seamlessly.
For this update, we focused on three key pillars of modding:
- Character Customization: Using our Character Creator Plugin, modders can create new avatar and NPC looks, giving players even more ways to express themselves.
- Mission Creation: With access to our Quest Editor Plugin, modders can craft entirely new adventures in the Wizarding World, expanding the story in exciting ways.
- Dungeon Maps: Our level toolkits empower modders to design brand-new dungeon locations, complete with challenges and secrets to uncover.
On the graphical side, we’ve upgraded our raytracing and neural rendering technologies with several new features:
- Enhanced Raytraced Reflections: These are now rendered at a higher fidelity, delivering crisper, more detailed visuals.
- Water Reflections: Raytraced reflections now include bodies of water, such as the iconic Black Lake.
- Customizable Raytracing Settings: Players can now fine-tune individual raytracing settings, like shadows and geometry, to best suit their hardware and preferences.
- Support for Advanced Neural Rendering Technologies: Hogwarts Legacy now features support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation for GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, which boosts FPS by using AI to generate up to three times per traditionally rendered frame. DLSS 4 also introduces faster single Frame Generation with reduced memory usage for GeForce RTX 50 and 40 Series. The new Transformer model enhances stability, lighting, and detail in motion.”
Conjure the Magic
Thanks to the incredible work of the Avalanche Software team and a number of external partners, this update is a game-changer for both players and mod authors. Modding support has always been a dream for our community (and our studio!), and now it’s a reality. Imagine designing your own quests, customizing characters with whimsical or elaborate new styles, or diving into dungeons crafted by fellow players. With the tools provided in the Official Hogwarts Legacy Creator Kit—available free on the Epic Games Store—the possibilities are boundless.
Modders will have access to the Unreal Engine Creator Kit powered by CurseForge
Jose Villeta
For those who just want to enjoy the fruits of the community’s creativity, the in-game modding interface makes it easy to discover and install new content, with a library that will constantly be growing as modders create new things for players to experience. Your wizarding world is about to get a whole lot bigger.
A World Reimagined
On the graphical side, new enhancements bring Hogwarts to life in breathtaking detail. The reflections in the Black Lake shimmer with newfound realism, and the shadows stretching across the castle grounds add a depth that feels almost tangible. Combined with the ability to customize settings to your liking, the update ensures that every PC player can find the perfect balance of beauty and performance.
Whether you’re exploring the castle’s towers under a glowing sunset or embarking on a modded quest that takes you beyond the Forbidden Forest into realms unknown, this update invites you to see Hogwarts Legacy in ways you never thought possible.
The free PC update isn’t just about adding features—it’s about expanding what’s possible. We’re giving players the tools to create, explore, and connect in ways that feel personal and magical. With groundbreaking visual enhancements and the unbridled creativity of modding at your fingertips, the magic of Hogwarts Legacy is more alive than ever.
Grab your wand, tune your settings, and conjure the magic in the free Hogwarts Legacy PC update, available now.