How to play Hogwarts Legacy early: Early access start date, Collector’s Edition, more

Hogwarts Legacy drops in less than a month and players who pre-order will have the chance to add exclusive items to personal collections and access the game early, ahead of the launch date.

Set long before the iconic books and films, Hogwarts Legacy will take players deep into the 1900s world of the Harry Potter series. Fans will have a chance to explore Hogwarts castle and the grounds surrounding it via an open-world map and plenty of spells and abilities, learning more about the unique and exciting story.

However, after several delays, Hogwarts Legacy is finally on track to launch on February 10, 2023. Some fans have struggled with whether or not to support it following the controversy surrounding Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling, but those interested in pre-ordering have some exciting options to choose between.

The game comes in three editions – Base, Deluxe, and Collector’s Edition. So, here’s a rundown of everything included as well as their pre-order details.

When did Hogwarts Legacy Pre-orders begin?

Pre-orders for Hogwarts Legacy started on August 25, 2022, at 8 AM PT, via their official website.

Alongside the base game pre-orders, there will also be a Deluxe Edition of Hogwarts Legacy that was revealed at Gamescom 2022, as well as the Collector’s Edition shared by the Hogwarts Legacy official Twitter account.

Below is a list of everything in the Hogwarts Legacy Collector’s Edition pre-order:

• Dark Arts Cosmetic Set
• Thestral Mount
• Dark Arts Battle Arena
• Steel Case & Full Game
• Collector’s Edition Box
• Floating Want & Book Base
• Kelpie Robe
• Dark Arts Garrison Hat
• 72 Hours Early Access

Below is a list of everything that is in the Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition pre-order:

• Thestral Mount
• Dark Arts Cosmetic Set
• Dark Arts Battle Arena
• Onyx Hippogriff Mount
• Dark Arts Garrison Hat
• 72 Hours Early Access

How do I get early access to Hogwarts Legacy?

Players can access the game before February 10, 2023, by pre-ordering the Deluxe, Digital Deluxe, or Collector’s Editions of the game.

As detailed in the pre-order breakdown social media posts, players who pre-order the upgraded editions of the game will have the ability to access Hogwarts Legacy on February 7, 2023 – three days before the official launch.

It also appears the Collector’s Edition will be available to purchase in-store starting February 7, though it isn’t clear which stores will carry the edition, or what the overall availability will be.

Currently, it appears the Collector’s Edition will be sold for 300 USD, with prices fluctuating depending on the region. There isn’t any information on the number of Collector’s Edition bundles that will be sold, though they will likely have a pre-order cap.

We will update this page as more information regarding pre-orders, prices, and stock becomes available.

So, there you have it — that’s how you can access Hogwarts Legacy early and all the perks included along. In the meantime, be sure to check our other content and guides to learn more about the game:

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