Hogwarts Legacy April 2025 Update Fixes Mods and Boosts PC Gameplay—No DLC but Big Improvements!

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Summary

  • Hogwarts Legacy has received a new update.
  • The update is specifically for the PC version of the game.
  • It fixes bugs and various issues associated with the game’s mods and Creator Kit.

There’s been a fresh update for the hit game Hogwarts Legacy, released by Avalanche Software. First introduced in 2023 and hailed as the year’s top-selling title, this Harry Potter-inspired action-RPG has continued to captivate fans. However, news of the potential abandonment of its DLC left many enthusiasts disappointed.

Based on several sources, it appears that Hogwarts Legacy was preparing for a Definitive Edition rerelease, featuring fresh DLC content. However, it seems the development of new DLC for this game has been halted, despite its impressive sales figures. In the interim, Avalanche Software has continued to enhance the gaming experience by providing updates, with the latest one available for download immediately.

The recent update for “Hogwarts Legacy” is tailored exclusively for its PC version. This patch resolves numerous glitches in both the main game and the Creator Kit, enhancing the experience of using “Hogwarts Legacy” mods for players. While mods may not substitute official DLC for many enthusiasts, they can still offer substantial value to the game, keeping PC gamers engaged as they delve deeper into the expansive world of “Hogwarts Legacy”.

Despite the cancellation of additional DLC for “Hogwarts Legacy”, players can still access mods on PC and anticipate future updates that will fix bugs and address fan input. Excitingly, “Harry Potter” enthusiasts can look forward to the Nintendo Switch 2 version of “Hogwarts Legacy”, which is expected to offer a gaming experience more akin to the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC versions, rather than the Switch 1 version that required compromises to run on older hardware.

It’s worth mentioning that Avalanche Software is reportedly developing a follow-up to the popular game “Hogwarts Legacy”. This sequel was indeed confirmed by executives at Warner Bros. Discovery. As of now, there aren’t any sneak peeks or specific details available about this upcoming title. However, job postings hint that it may incorporate online multiplayer elements to some extent.

Hogwarts Legacy Update Patch Notes

Hogwarts Legacy Game and Creator Kit Patch Notes – 4/17/2025 (PC Version)

Hogwarts Legacy Build Version – 1378783

Remarks for Developers – This update introduces further improvements, resolves bugs, and strengthens compatibility with the PC edition of the game in terms of MODs.

Patch Overview:

  • Localization
    • Resolved issue where the unsupported mod crash popup would be incorrectly formatted in some languages.
  • UI
    • Resolved large font rating text being cut off on mod page.
    • Resolved issue where mod order numbers were exceeding the bounds of their icons while using the large text option.
    • Removed the state change of the report button to avoid confusion if clicked multiple times.
    • Resolved issue where pressing the continue button in the load game window would not load the game.
    • Resolved issue where the prompts for enable and disable mods were reversed.
    • Resolved search input losing focus after page content loads.
    • Resolved in game date not matching CurseForge website.
    • Removed search bar from all tabs in the mod menus except for the “Browse” tab as the search function always brings you to the browse tab.
    • Minor visual improvements for mod image loading.
    • Resolved infinite spinner while offline in mods screen.
    • Resolved issue where offline notification window could not be closed.
    • Added an easier way to batch repair and update multiple enabled mods at once.
    • Added improvements to the usability of modded save UI.
    • Resolved seams with pagination in mod page.
    • Resolved banner resize and transitions issues.
    • Added view all buttons to Discovery tab shelves.
    • Resolved certain resolutions causing overlapping issues in mod description and details.
    • Resolved not showing notification when repair was completed in tab.
    • Resolved manual sorting of categories in related widgets on the Discovery and Browse tab.
    • Resolved favorite legend text not being correctly set in the mod page.
    • Resolved display settings issues where low latency options would not update upon changing upscaler type.
    • Resolved an issue where details pages for unavailable mods were displaying incorrectly.
    • Resolved an issue where unavailable mods were showing the “Not Installed” alert title.
    • Resolved style card grid having 5 rows.
    • Resolved large text issues in mod’s detail page.
    • Resolved no repair prompt being available when launching save file repair option.
    • Better aligned sorting terminology with its actual meaning.
    • Resolved an issue where the UI was displaying multiple confirm prompts on the same error window.
    • Resolved an issue where mods could be uninstalled while they were updating.
    • Resolved issues with the sorting function not being reset upon changing tabs.
    • Added additional error messaging for when staging a mod fails due to a corrupt mod.
    • Changed the default input on controller for “copy save” to be the options button.
    • Resolved issue where uninstalled mods remained in the installed list after switching tabs.
    • Resolved issue where creators were unable to update installed mods in the uploaded section.
  • Raytracing
    • Resolved Hogsmeade watermill shadow not rotating with asset.
    • Resolved Raytracing reflection system resolution issues.
  • Stability/Performance
    • Resolved performance hit when accessing library tab with a large number of mods installed.
    • Resolved a hitch when hovering on character slot that has a large number of mods enabled.
    • Resolved an issue where older saves using mods sometimes were unable to refresh store inventory.
    • Fixed bug where Low Latency Mode would not update when Frame Generation was changed.
    • Resolved FSR2 screen space reflection noise.
    • Resolved various minor upscaler issues.
  • Miscellaneous
    • Implemented support for Intel’s Low Latency (XeLL) and Frame Generation (XeFG) Technologies.
    • Updated Intel’s XeSS 2 version to latest revision.
    • Implemented AMD FSR3.
    • Resolved SSL verification issue which prevented some players from connecting to WB Games Online Services.
      • HL-21937
    • Implemented AMD Anti-Lag 2.
    • Added newly released GPUs to GPU List so graphics options correctly default.
    • Resolved issue which caused missing graphics options in the settings menu on some graphics cards
      • HL-21946

Hogwarts Legacy Creator Kit Build Version – 1372712

Developer notes – This patch provides bug fixes for the Creator Kit.

Patch Overview:

  • Editor
    • Removed limitation which prevented mod sizes below 250MB by removing the need for the Development Asset Registry File. Note: If you would like your existing published mods to be reduced in size you will have to re-upload them to CurseForge and have them re-cooked as an update for the size reduction to take effect.
    • Resolved issue where custom fast travel was not saving in the quest editor once the Creator Kit was closed.
    • Resolved crash when running peeves validation on mods that effect skeletal mesh max bone influence.
    • Resolved crash if player tries to use a station in the creator kit.
    • Made improvements to local mod validation tool to reduce how strict it is.
    • Added “Account Info” button to the Creator Kit toolbar.
    • Resolved an issue that can cause some gear appearance items to fail to load when certain mods are active.
      • HLCK-16
    • Added a new function to mod mutators that is called whenever a widget is created and adds a new function for searching for a specific widget within that widget’s widget tree allowing modders to access and modify internal widgets as desired.
    • Enabled the DT_CustomWandStyles table to be modifiable. It can now be extended to add to player wand styles (both wands and handles), allowing multiple mods to add additional wand style options for the player. Note: that this does not modify the Ollivander wand creation menu
    • Added the ability for modders to allow brooms and mounts to work in custom dungeons.
    • Resolved issue where custom fast travel points were not saving in the quest editor.
    • Resolved issue where mod mutators remained enabled no matter what mods were set active.
      • HLCK-13
    • Fixed Ancient Gate crash while playing in editor.
    • Fixed crash caused by opening a map via the peeves asset tool.
    • Added dungeon and wand tags so modders can now add those tags to their mods and have them appear in the new categories on the front end.

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