Hogwarts Legacy, the highly anticipated Harry Potter open-world RPG, finally releases today on both PC and console for anyone that didn’t buy the Deluxe Edition containing a three-day early access phase. Yes, the time to go back to school has come – and, oh man, is there a lot of stuff to do in this game.
You’ll learn a lot of spells and talents as you explore Hogwarts and its surroundings in the 1800s, uncovering ancient secrets on the way by solving all kinds of puzzles and battling various sorts of enemies. You can even catch a unicorn.
First, of course, you’ll need to download and install the game to embark on your journey, so this guide will tell you when exactly the PC version of Hogwarts Legacy will unlock.
When Hogwarts Legacy releases on Steam
If you want to play Hogwarts Legacy on Steam, you’ll be able to jump in at 1 p.m. EST on Feb. 10, 2023. For that time in your time zone, just take a look at our breakdown below.
February 10
- PST: 10 a.m.
- EST: 1 p.m.
- BRT: 3 p.m.
- GMT: 6 p.m.
- CET: 7 p.m.
- IST: 11:30 p.m.
February 11
- CST: 2 a.m.
- JST: 3 a.m.
- AEDT: 5 a.m.
- NZDT: 7 a.m.
When Hogwarts Legacy releases on Epic Games Store
Hogwarts Legacy is also available on the Epic Games Store, which is a great alternative for some players. As far as we’re aware, the title will launch on EGS at the same time as Steam, so nobody’s at any disadvantage for buying it from one store or the other. Here’s what that means for your time zone.
February 10
- PST: 10 a.m.
- EST: 1 p.m.
- BRT: 3 p.m.
- GMT: 6 p.m.
- CET: 7 p.m.
- IST: 11:30 p.m.
February 11
- CST: 2 a.m.
- JST: 3 a.m.
- AEDT: 5 a.m.
- NZDT: 7 a.m.
Now you know exactly when you can start playing Hogwarts Legacy on PC. If you need some beginner tips or specific guides, check out our Hogwarts Legacy complete guide and walkthrough.
Written by Marco Wutz on behalf of GLHF.
