<time datetime="2025-05-18T11:00:07.621Z" class="article-timestampstime_KUAGt”>Published 12:00 18 May 2025 GMT+1
<h2 class="summarysummaryqVAA”>Step into the shoes of a budding witch or wizard like never before
It’s a curious turn of events that the highly successful Hogwarts Legacy saw its director’s cut and DLC expansion scrapped, especially considering its status as the best-selling new release of 2023. The financial success it brought to Warner Bros raises the question: why forgo the opportunity for additional revenue? With developers at Avalanche Software likely having invested significant time into these projects, the decision remains puzzling.
For the time being, fans can take solace in the fact that a sequel is currently in the works. However, it is primarily the PC gaming community that is reaping the rewards of new content, thanks to a recent update that introduced mod support. This has opened the floodgates for a plethora of modifications, allowing players to enhance their experience with everything from new quests to multiplayer features.
Among the most intriguing mods available is one that completely shifts Hogwarts Legacy from a third-person perspective to a first-person viewpoint. The mod, aptly named ‘First Person,’ is crafted by the talented CurseForge user Sh4ii. In their own words, the mod “adds a (kinda janky) first person view to the game. Play the game through a new perspective.” While the execution may not be flawless, the effort put forth by a single modder is commendable, resulting in a fresh and engaging way to experience the game.
This new perspective adds a layer of intensity to gameplay, particularly when navigating the eerie depths of the Forbidden Forest, where encountering spiders in first-person can be quite the unsettling experience. For those interested in exploring this mod, users can easily toggle the view mode by pressing F5 to access the settings menu and then selecting ‘V’.
In addition to these exciting modifications, Hogwarts Legacy is set to receive a new-gen upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2. Current Switch owners will have the opportunity to upgrade for a modest fee of £10 / . This upgrade promises more than just a simple port; it involves a comprehensive rebuild of the game utilizing new-gen assets, which is certainly something to anticipate.
<cite class="image-creditimageCredit_YMlqS”>Featured Image Credit: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Sh4ii via CurseForge