Hogwarts Legacy System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)
Nick Guli|To run Hogwarts Legacy on PC, you need at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB and 16 GB RAM. The developer recommends NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770 with 16 GB RAM. Plan for 85 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.
Hogwarts Legacy PC requirements
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2Ghz) | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 Ghz) |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 85 GB available space | 85 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD (Preferred), HDD (Supported), 720p/30 fps, Low Quality Settings | SSD, 1080p/60 fps, High Quality Settings |
How demanding is Hogwarts Legacy?
Its minimum memory requirement of 16 GB is higher than 88% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 85 GB install is larger than 78% of them.
Judged against today’s market, the listed hardware describes an older budget machine at the minimum tier and an aging mid-range gaming PC at the recommended tier. Neither asks for anything recent, so most desktops built in the last several years should clear the bar, and the Steam Deck carries a Verified rating.
The graphics card is the part that matters most, because it separates the 720p, low-quality, 30 target from the 60 target at high settings. The official sheet is oddly flat elsewhere: memory is 16 GB and storage is 85 GB at both tiers, so upgrading only helps the GPU and CPU. The notes call an SSD preferred at minimum and plain recommended at the higher tier, so install the game on an SSD if you can, since an HDD is only listed as supported.
Can you play Hogwarts Legacy on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Hogwarts Legacy Verified on Steam Deck. That means it works fully out of the box.
- Passes: Default controller config fully functional
- Passes: Controller glyphs match deck device
- Passes: Interface text is legible
- Passes: Default configuration is performant
- Note: First time setup requires active internet connection
Is Hogwarts Legacy on Mac or Linux?
No. Steam lists Hogwarts Legacy for Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.
Hogwarts Legacy system requirements FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Hogwarts Legacy?
64-bit Windows 10, Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2Ghz), 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB. You also need 85 GB available space.
What are the recommended specs for Hogwarts Legacy?
Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 Ghz), 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770.
Can I run Hogwarts Legacy with 8 GB of RAM?
No. The minimum is 16 GB of RAM, so 8 GB is below the official requirement.
How much storage does Hogwarts Legacy need?
The Steam page lists 85 GB of free space.
Does Hogwarts Legacy work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Verified on Steam Deck.
More on Hogwarts Legacy
Specs and the Steam Deck rating come from the game’s official Steam store listing and Valve’s compatibility report. Comparisons use the same data for every PC game Explosion tracks. Re-checked monthly.
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Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
