Best graphics settings for Hogwarts Legacy PS4, Xbox One, PS5 & Xbox Series X/S

Hogwarts Legacy graphics settings to look out for on console

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Hogwarts Legacy is finally here on last-gen consoles, and while it doesn’t have the likes of Ray Tracing seen in the current-gen consoles and PC versions, it’s still a great-looking game, with a number of tweaks you can make to steer towards either visual fidelity or outright performance. So, what are the best graphics settings for Hogwarts Legacy on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One and the newer Xbox One Series X/S? Here’s everything you need to know.

Best graphics settings for Hogwarts Legacy PS4 & Xbox One

Firstly, the PS4 version we’ve had a look at is actually very good looking indeed. Don’t expect Nvidia’s impressive RTX (ray tracing), shadow quality and material quality to be on par with current-gen consoles or PC, but the overall image and performance of Hogwarts Legacy on last-gen is actually rather good. As we mention later, while the PS4 is capable of HDR, it does not support VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), while the original Xbox does not support either HDR or VRR.

There is definitely a decline to texture quality on last gen, but there are nice features to help mask this – namely motion blur and depth of field – which do help the visuals. Elsewhere, view distance quality on last-gen isn’t as detailed as on current-gen hardware, so expect the field of view to be slightly less.

Perhaps the biggest difference between last-gen and current-gen, outside of ray-traced reflections, is in the loading times, with the last-gen crop of consoles taking far longer to load than the current iteration. As per usual, we would recommend switching off the following to achieve the best performance, but this will lead to a slight reduction in image quality.

• Motion blur: off
• depth of field: off
• chromatic aberration: Off
• Film grain: off

The PS4 and Xbox One standard consoles run Hogwarts Legacy at 900p resolution at 30 FPS, but you are able to unlock the frames which allows you to get up to around 50 FPS. This is via the ‘cap framerate function’ in the game’s menu. We would recommend prioritizing frame rate here and definitely going for unlocked.

Elsewhere, if you’re on the PS4 Pro, you’ll get the game running in native 1080p resolution, which will look noticeably better. Running it uncapped will see a boost from 30 to around 45 frames per second, so again, we would recommend running the game without the frame rate cap on the PS4 Pro.

If you want the game to look better on last gen, then please use the following settings:

• Motion blur: On
• depth of field: On
• chromatic aberration: On
• Film grain: off

Again, Film Grain can make the image look grainy and increases visual noise. By keeping the other features on, you’ll have a nice looking image that makes Hogwarts look its best on last-gen.

Best graphics settings for Hogwarts Legacy PS5 & Xbox Series

The amazing thing about the current-gen of consoles is that they can support such high graphical levels and still maintain the games in their entirety.

This is why we firmly believe Fidelity with Raytracing is the best graphical option for most Hogwarts Legacy players on PlayStation 5, and to that end, Xbox Series X/S players too. Players should also look to turn the Cap Frame Rate off, along with Motion Blur. Motion Blur tends to create a sense of speed, however, it can sometimes stop you from appreciating the environment. Players should turn Depth Of Field on as it gives you a more realistic feel to the game. You should probably turn Film Grain off as it creates image noise that isn’t really necessary.

Best graphics settings for Hogwarts Legacy at high resolution

If you want maximum fidelity on all platforms, you are going to want to select Fidelity mode and turn on Ray Tracing. With all your settings maxed the game will truly look spectacular, however, there is a performance question with this. While higher resolutions can push hardware to its limits, you want to maximize the quality of the display and make Hogwarts Legacy look as good as possible. For a smoother experience, you are going to want to select the graphics settings outlined above.

Best high-performance graphics settings for Hogwarts Legacy

If you would rather go for all-out performance rather than high fidelity or a nice balance, the easiest way to do this is to turn down some settings. You can turn Ray Tracing off and lower graphical settings but be warned, the game won’t look as beautiful as it could.

Graphics modes available for Hogwarts Legacy PS5 & Xbox

The next-gen console versions of Hogwarts Legacy support multiple graphical modes of play, the most common of which are Fidelity mode which targets 30 fps, and Performance mode which targets 60 fps. There are five main graphic modes you can select in-game to tailor your experience – Fidelity Mode, Fidelity with Raytracing, Performance Mode, Balanced, and HFR (High Frame Rate) Performance. For those looking to get the most realistic graphics, you are going to want to select Fidelity with Raytracing but performance may suffer. Both consoles also have a few smaller graphical settings that can add to the immersion such as Film Grain.

Is VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) supported on Hogwarts Legacy PS5?

Yes. Graphical modes for players who have Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)-supported TVs or monitors are supported for Hogwarts Legacy on PS5. It’s worth noting, that VRR is not supported by the PS4.

Is HDR supported on Hogwarts Legacy?

This feature is only supported if your TV supports it. Hogwarts Legacy has HDR built in so players can get a more realistic graphical experience. Some struggle to sort their HDR settings so we have got the best right here to input:

• HDR White Point: 849
• HDR Black Point: 0
• HDR Brightness: 9
• User Interface Brightness: 1.0

What graphics modes are available for Hogwarts Legacy Xbox Series X/S?

As is the same for PlayStation 5 versions of Hogwarts Legacy, Fidelity mode (30fps) and Performance mode (60fps) are supported on Xbox Series X/S. This is the main decision you’ll need to make if you want to tinker with options while playing on a console. Performance mode is great for those that prefer a smoother gameplay experience, while Fidelity mode aims for the highest graphics and is more cinematic.