With the release ofHogwarts Legacyfast approaching, it has been revealed that the game will work with Steam Family Sharing. This feature enables Steam users to share their game libraries with up to five other accounts via an authorization process. This makes games likeHogwarts Legacyfar more affordable for households with multiple users with similar interests and also enables users to borrow digital copies of games from their friends rather than ponying up the cash to buy a game outright.Hogwarts Legacyhas been surrounded by a dark cloud of controversythat threatens to envelop it, but remains one of 2023’s most anticipated games. The hype is a result of its promise to fulfill the fantasy of thoseHarry Potterfaithful who lament the fact that their Hogwarts acceptance letter never arrived via owl post or otherwise.RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy May Not Have the Patronus CharmWB Games Support confirmed thatHogwarts Legacywill work with Steam Family Sharing while responding to questions about the game’s upcoming release. Users who have access to shared libraries will be able to enjoy all features included with the host’s version of the game - this includes content fromHogwarts LegacyDeluxe Edition, as well asEarly Access for those who have pre-purchasedHogwarts Legacy. It is important to note that those hoping to playHogwarts Legacyvia Steam Family Sharing will only be able to do so when the host’s library is not in use.
Another important caveat for Steam users to keep in mind is that shared DLC content will only be available if the borrower doesn’t already own the base game - that is, if a user has thebase game in their library, they will not be able to enjoyanyHogwarts Legacyadditional contentvia Steam Family Sharing. PlayingHogwarts Legacythrough a shared library will also require a persistent internet connection, and if the library owner logs on to play, they will naturally be given preference. Steam won’t automatically kick shared library players who are in-game - they will be given a few minutes to either log out or buy the game.
Players on PC might feel somewhat discouraged that theydon’t have the option to preloadHogwarts Legacy- it has an 85 GB install size, which could mean an agonizing wait for those with slow internet connections that somewhat offsets the benefit of having three days of early access before the official launch date. That said, the news that Steam Family Sharing will be supported is surely music to the ears of many due to the far-reaching appealHogwarts Legacyholds.
Hogwarts Legacylaunches February 10 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, April 4 for PS4 and Xbox One, and July 25 for Nintendo Switch.
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