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[memoryman3]

Digital Foundry recently got hands on with the Switch 2 version of Hogwarts Legacy during a Nintendo preview event, and they weren't impressed. Performance is locked to 30fps with some drops in intensive areas, and the game seems to be lacking the additional visual elements found on Series X, PS5, PC, and even Series S/Steam Deck. The game runs at 720p supposedly with DLSS enabled in docked mode, with a "rather soft image overall".



Some of the compromises made in the PS4, Xbox One, and original Switch versions are still intact for the Switch 2 version, including the stained glass walkways that block the wide views to the open world. This was spotted in a screenshot from the recent Nintendo Creator's Voice video.

How do we feel about the Switch 2's capabilities now vs other current consoles, given this new information?

 

[Deerock71]

 

[Skifi28]

One could almost say...it looks and runs like the PS4 version.


*Runs*

 

[Baemono]

Hogwarts devs said they used the "next gen" version for this

 

[Hookshot]

Fuck the greedy cunts for not offering an upgrade path.

 

[jm89]

Sounds like a PS4 level experience

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Nobody in their right mind would expect a handheld to match top console settings.

 

[RoboFu]

So a quick port didn't wow when others do.

Doesn't mean anything.

 

[yogaflame]

Huh? Isn't it obvious, its a handheld.

 

[Josemayuste]

Does Digital Foundry get paid for trash talking about Switch 2 or something?

 

[BennyBlanco]

 

[Kataploom]

LOL they really need to drive those clicks, I think they're really desperate about their income these days... They should move their asses and focus on other games analysis instead, like Clair Obscure that they haven't made yet, maybe they could make some "Gaming on Linux" series as well IDK, so they don't have to excite the stupid toys wars to scratch some pennies

 

[Fake]

Switch 2 way better memory/performance situation for the devs than they had for PS4.

 

[memoryman3]

So a quick port didn't wow when others do.

Doesn't mean anything.

The port took a year to make. And the developers still decided that keeping in last gen assets was healthier for performance.

 

[Alebrije]

Warner gave it for " free" on Plus recently, don't think they invested on SW2 port , they just delivered what they had avaliable for it...After their recently fail don't think they have budget to improve SW2 port.

 

[intbal]

Does Digital Foundry get paid for trash talking about Switch 2 or something?

No, but I do.

Switch 2's momma so fat she can render at full 4K in portable mode.

 

[Mr Moose]

The port took a year to make. And the developers still decided that keeping in last gen assets was healthier for performance.

Warner gave it for " free" on Plus recently, don't think they invested on SW2 port , they just delivered what they had avaliable for it...After their recently fail don't think they have budget to improve SW2 port.

That timing.

 

[Great Auk]

Wait you mean it doesn't look like it's running on the PS5 PRO?

Pre order cancelled.

 

[Schmendrick]

Handhelds need to make compromises when running software originally designed for stationary hardware.

Quelle surprise

 

[jroc74]

How do we feel about the Switch 2's capabilities now vs other current consoles, given this new information?

Just looking at the screen shots of Switch 2 vs Series S a few weeks ago in some thread was enough for me. Overall Series S just looked better..I mean, if one just dismissed where the Series S looked better I guess some ppl were satisfied.

In time things will get better, but some ppl....really.....really......really....need to keep their expectations in check.

 

[GigaBowser]

Switch 2 way better memory/performance situation for the devs than they had for PS4.

trust cdpr over clirkbiat df bout unfinish games theys played on floor at switch hand on events ahahaha

 

[MoreJRPG]

Imagine buying a PS4 for $450 in 2025

 

[Abysse]

10 Times More Powerful!1!!11!!

 

[Mr Moose]

Handhelds need to make compromises when running software originally designed for stationary hardware.

Quelle surprise

It's been available on OG Switch for a while.

 

[GigaBowser]

Imagine buying a PS4 for $450 in 2025

farmboys on thirs forums begged for portables ps4 now we harv better

 

[Schmendrick]

It's been available on OG Switch for a while.

The version on the OG switch is literally a "please put me out of my misery" meme....

 

[TikiLagoonSam]

 

[blacktout]

I will probably still pick it up someday when it's on sale. Nothing mentioned here seems like a major deal-breaker to me, and I've been vaguely interested in this game for a while now, even though I have zero investment in the Harry Potter IP.

I even thought about grabbing the Switch version at one point, but the compromises were just too severe. It seemed like I wouldn't be getting anything resembling the full intended experience. That doesn't seem to be the case with the Switch 2 version, even if it's a pretty mid port.

 

[Deerock71]

Does Digital Foundry get paid for trash talking about Switch 2 or something?

I'm willing to bet yes.

 

[LordOcidax]

HL devs: We are using next gen assets…. DF: No, you are wrong… WTH is happening in DF offices? Just take the L.

 

[squidilix]

Isn't any better game to review DF?

 

[LordOcidax]

Isn't any better game to review DF?

No, they are waiting for the check to review Expedition 33…

 

[welshrat]

Honestly why anyone is surprised by this is baffling, its a handheld with mediocre specs, it will play Nintendo games well (the reason I will get one eventually) and third party will be fine for the audience (young kids). It is not however going to compete with PS5 or series X yet alone PS5 Pro and PC.

 

[RoadHazard]

Exactly as expected, the Switch 2 is basically a PS4 with faster storage.

 

[Fake]

Exactly as expected, the Switch 2 is basically a PS4 with faster storage.

More like between base PS4 and PS4pro with AI inbuild.

The only folks that take this surprise as negative or conspirancy are the Nintendo fanboys. They even attack Digital Foundry now. Normally DF are attacked by Playstation and Xbox fanboys, but now they got another challenger.

I think NS2 is a great machine for the price. And Nintendo exclusive games can finally shine. I'll get one sonner or latter.

 

[Baemono]

The port took a year to make. And the developers still decided that keeping in last gen assets was healthier for performance.

So you quote the devs, except for the part where they said they used current-gen assets ?

 

[Bonfires Down]

If you listen to the clip without bias, they don't attack the Switch 2 or the game. They just present the facts of how it runs, which obviously has some compromises compared to current gen, but still seems solid.

 

[DeepEnigma]

farmboys on thirs forums begged for portables ps4 now we harv better

 

[QLQ]

It means it's a last gen version.

 

[Deerock71]

farmboys on thirs forums begged for portables ps4 now we harv better

WITH- UE5 support!

 

[VolticArchangel]

Does Digital Foundry get paid for trash talking about Switch 2 or something?

I mean, they get ad revenue on their website articles and on Youtube, so kinda but not intentionally, yes?

You're gonna see a lot of df content on switch 2 throughout this upcoming gen, mostly getting criticized for the downgrades, especially in current gen only games, and some occasional praises for the impossible ports here and there, just like the first switch.

 

[diffusionx]

Anyone else think it is funny that this is the point when DF rank and file start talking about Hogwarts?

They didn't touch it when it came out and forced Richard to do the initial analysis.

 

[damidu]

lol they are sure trolling insecure and unhinged nintendo fanboys at this point.

 

[Deerock71]

lol they are sure trolling insecure and unhinged nintendo fanboys at this point.

They want them clicks.

 

[LordOcidax]

It means it's a last gen version.

It's not, was confirmed by the devs…

 

[kevboard]

If you listen to the clip without bias, they don't attack the Switch 2 or the game. They just present the facts of how it runs, which obviously has some compromises compared to current gen, but still seems solid.

see, your problem is that you aren't looking at the clip while suffering from DF Derangement Syndrom.

 

[LakeOf9]

No shit, lol, it's a handheld

Yes, it'll be a lot more powerful than the existing Switch and even apparently a bit more powerful than the Deck, but it can't match plugged in consoles that have TDP that is literally multiple times more lol. This is a battery powered device

Also, this is ultimately not the most impressive Switch 2 port either, let's be honest, something like Cyberpunk is so much more impressive

 

[Ozriel]

It's not, was confirmed by the devs…

From the OP

Some of the compromises made in the PS4, Xbox One, and original Switch versions are still intact for the Switch 2 version

Both can be correct. The Switch 2 version probably uses a mix of current gen and last gen tech.

HL devs: We are using next gen assets…. DF: No, you are wrong… WTH is happening in DF offices? Just take the L.

Hogwarts devs said they used the "next gen" version for this

DF literally dropped proof of the last gen compromises like the stained glass stuff. Hard data.

 

[LordOcidax]

From the OP

From the devs

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

From the devs

Looks good to me, don't see what DF is complaining about