Hogwarts Legacy: Xbox Series X | S & PS5 releases compared to Digital Foundry | Xbox One

Hogwarts Legacy is a huge success. Avalanche Software’s game in particular stands out for its art direction and vast open world to explore, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy it. Today Digital Foundry gives its full analysis of the different versions of the game and details the available graphics modes.

Up to 5 graphics modes available!

The least we can say is that the studio has thought of all players. In fact, Hogwarts Legacy offers no less than 5 different graphics modes, allowing everyone to get the most out of their console and TV. If your device is connected to a 60Hz TV that does not support HDMI 2.1, you can only enjoy the modes loyaltyAnd Accuracy with ray tracing And performance.

In resolution mode, the game runs at 1728p at 30 frames per second, while resolution mode with ray tracing runs at 1440p. If the Fidelity mode provides a fairly stable 30fps, this is not the case with the ray tracing mode which is not currently recommended by Digital Foundry.

For its part, the Performance mode also runs at 1440p, with some lower graphics options compared to the Resolution mode, such as the density of vegetation. The game here runs at 60fps, but the frame rate isn’t quite as stable on the Xbox Series X version. According to Digital Foundry, the jitters remain, even if your TV is VRR-compatible.

Two additional modes on HDMI 2.1 TVs

If your console is connected to a VRR TV and an HDMI 2.1 compatible 120Hz TV, you will be able to enjoy two additional game modes. balance It’s similar to Resolution mode, but it offers a frame rate of 40fps. So you can enjoy a smoother and more responsive game.

the mood High frame rate It allows you to play at frame rates above 60fps, but at 1080p. In this mode, the game generally runs between 60 and 90 frames per second.

It should also be noted that the game uses dynamic resolution in all its modes and the final rendering is upscaled thanks to FSR 1.

Better performance on PS5

When it comes to comparing the Xbox Series X and PS5 versions, Digital Foundry concludes that Hogwarts Legacy generally runs better on PS5 than Microsoft’s console. Frame rate in modes performanceAnd loyalty And balance y is more stable, while mode High frame rate identical in both media.

Experts also point out that the graphic quality of the different modes is also identical.

Also note that on these two devices it is also possible to disable the frame rate limit, but this is not necessarily useful. We often don’t get more than 5fps on the various modes according to Digital Foundry, and it’s clear that a VRR-compatible monitor is highly recommended for gaming in these conditions.

There is no ray tracing on the Xbox Series S.

As is often the case, the Xbox Series S does not offer a ray tracing mode. modes only performanceAnd loyalty And balance Found on the Microsoft Mini Console. The game runs at 792p in Performance mode, and 1080p in the other two.

As on the Xbox Series X, the frame rate is very unstable in Performance mode, while Resolution mode delivers a more pleasant 30fps. Digital Foundry also determines that this is the best mode to play Hogwarts Legacy on Xbox Series S.

Overall, Richard Leadbetter concluded that the PS5 performs decently overall, but that the Xbox versions currently require “serious work” from the studio. Digital Foundry is also questioning the status of the Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch versions, given the title’s ambitions and its difficulties in running properly on “next-gen” consoles.

Remember, Hogwarts Legacy is now available on Xbox Series X | S and PS5 and is expected on April 4th on Xbox One and PS4. The Nintendo Switch version is scheduled to be released on July 25, 2023.