The big unpacking aroundHogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy took place last March with no less than 14 minutes of gameplay and the stunning announcement of a Switch version. Since then, calm has returned a little and it is once again on the side of playstation that you have to turn to get news of him, since the specificities related to the PS5 are now exposed in video.
Necessarily, Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy will leverage the capabilities of the DualSensewith haptic feedback and the adaptive triggers reacting when using spells, in addition to a festival of colors at the level of the LEDs and sounds coming out of the speaker. The power of the PS5 itself will be harnessedenabling 4K display on compatible displays and modes Loyalty and Performance will leave us the choice between precisely these high resolution graphics or a better frame rate. 3D audio will also be put to use, while loading should be kept to a minimum thanks to the SSD. In short, nothing really new, but the experience will necessarily be better than on PS4. All is detailed below by the Community ManagerChandler Wood ofAvalanche Software :
With Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy, we wanted to immerse you in the wizarding world as you’ve never seen it. Avalanche Software is particularly committed to offering players the feeling of living in this world, wand in hand. The PlayStation 5 console allows us to provide you with an even more immersive experience as you build your own legacy.
Feel your wand
Witches and wizards should never part with their wands, and in Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy, the PlayStation 5 console’s DualSense controller becomes an extension of your wand. You will have many spells and the adaptive triggers offer greater flexibility in combat. As soon as you cast a spell, you will feel the full power of your magic, whether it’s a basic spell or a particularly powerful charm. The different spells will give you unique sensations thanks to the haptic feedback, which is a direct link between the DualSense controller and your wand. These effects will only affect the right side of the controller. The DualSense will thus become a real extension of your wand in the game. When you parry a spell with Protego, you’ll feel the crackle of magic absorbed by the Shield Charm.
Adaptive triggers and haptic feedback aren’t limited to spells and wand use, though. The DualSense controller allows you to take full advantage of many events around the world, whether it’ssmash ingredients with a pestle in potions class, feel the cry of young mandrakes, or soar through the skies on a broomstick or hippogriff. The DualSense controller lets you feel all the magic of the wizarding world on PS5.
We’ve also taken advantage of the DualSense controller’s LED lighting to give you customization options. When not lighting up with the colors of spells cast or wiped, the DualSense controller sports the colors of your Hogwarts house: blue and bronze for Ravenclaw, scarlet and gold for Gryffindor, green and silver for Slytherin, yellow and black for Hufflepuff .
Graphics and sounds at Hogwarts
Visually, we’ve come a long way since our dear Hagrid on PS1. Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy on PS5 lets you discover Hogwarts and its surroundings in 4K. You can also choose between Fidelity and Performance graphics modes. This choice will allow you to customize your experience, whether you want to prioritize frame rate or visual fidelity.
Tempest 3D audio technology of the PS5 will make you feel like you’re right in the heart of the wizarding world. With the crackling of flames as you cast Incendio, the bubbling of potions in cauldrons, and the unique soundscapes of the various environments, you’ll truly feel like you’re there. And if you’re playing without a headset, you’ll enjoy additional immersive sounds through the DualSense controller’s speaker. In particular, you will hear the beating of the wings of a hippogriff, or the different effects of the spells that you will cast.
In addition, thanks to the SSD of the PlayStation 5 console, loading times will be fast, no matter how you choose to get around: on a broomstick, or via the network of chimneys. The game will also be compatible with activity cards and in-game assistance features of the PS5 console.
We’re excited to let you experience the wizarding world in a truly immersive way with the functionality of the PS5 console and DualSense controller when Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy releases later in 2022.
As a reminder, Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy is expected at the end of 2022 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Switch. You can pre-order it at Amazon at the price of 79.99 € on the next-gen console.
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