Does Hogwarts Legacy have microtransactions?

James Busby
Hogwarts Legacy official artwork

Curious about microtransactions in Hogwarts Legacy? Look no further; our comprehensive guide has got you covered.

In this open-world game, players can immerse themselves in a magical world filled with spells, mythical beasts, and famous locations from the Harry Potter universe. Hogwarts Legacy offers an abundance of thrilling content for players to explore and enjoy.

While the game features both a Deluxe Edition and Collector’s Edition, many fans are wondering whether additional cosmetics and features will be locked behind microtransactions. 

So, if you wish to know whether Hogwarts Legacy has microtransactions, then our handy hub has everything you need to know. 

Does Hogwarts Legacy have microtransactions? 

Hogwarts Legacy Thestral Mount Pre Order Bonus
Hogwarts Legacy features a lot of content from across the Harry Potter world.

Hogwarts Legacy features no microtransactions. The developers revealed that the game doesn’t feature any forms of in-game paid content over on the official FAQ. Additionally, Community Manager, Chandler Wood, confirmed microtransactions are not in effect:

“We’ve seen this question coming up and want to set the record straight,” he said. “There are no microtransactions in Hogwarts Legacy.”

This is obviously fantastic news for every player who’s looking to delve into Hogwarts Legacy without having to dish out additional fees for new content. However, while the game doesn’t support microtransactions, both the Deluxe Edition and Collector’s Edition feature a number of exclusive in-game items. 

In fact, those looking to delve into the Dark Arts Battle Arena or obtain the Thestral Mount will need to purchase either version. Whether Hogwarts Legacy will have DLC that expands the story or content in the future remains to be seen but we’ll be sure to update this article is any future microtransactions are announced.  

For more Hogwarts Legacy news and guides, be sure to check out our page for all the latest updates on the upcoming game. 

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