Why The Launch Of 'Hogwarts Legacy' On Nintendo Switch Has Been Delayed

The launch of Warner Bros. Discovery's (NASDAQ: WBD) "Hogwarts Legacy" on Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s (OTC: NTDOY) Nintendo Switch has been delayed to ensure further optimization.

The game, which came out in February for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X and S, and PC players, has sold 256% more than predicted, earning more than $850 million with more than 12 million units sold in its first two weeks.

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Avalanche Software, a division of Warner Bros. Games and developer of the title that was set to release in July, took to Twitter to announce the delay and the new date of launch.

"Hogwarts Legacy launches on Nintendo Switch on 11/14/23. We know fans are looking forward to playing on Switch, therefore creating the best possible experience is our top priority. Thank you for your patience," Avalanche Software wrote.

Hogwarts Legacy launches on Nintendo Switch on 11/14/23. We know fans are looking forward to playing on Switch, therefore creating the best possible experience is our top priority. Thank you for your patience.

Available now on PS5 & PS4, Xbox X|S & Xbox One, and PC. pic.twitter.com/nADIeNbMvw

— Hogwarts Legacy (@HogwartsLegacy) May 12, 2023

The reason behind this hold-up is that the Nintendo Switch lags behind in terms of processing capabilities, even when compared to the standard PlayStation 4. This has led to the cancellation of Switch ports for titles like "Marvel's Midnight Suns," as studios have admitted defeat on the platform.

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