Nvidia is bringing DLSS 5 to Hogwarts Legacy, just about a month after it first appeared in NBA 2K27, according to IGN. The latest release of Hogwarts Legacy features a new, faster DLSS 5 model. IGN’s headline mentions that some fans find it hard to notice any visual differences.
A second game in about a month
DLSS 5 launched on a Thursday with NBA 2K27, as noted in HotHardware’s launch preview. Now, Hogwarts Legacy is the next game to receive this update. It’s a quick transition from a sports simulation to a 2023 open-world RPG.
The announcement doesn’t provide frame-rate figures, a list of supported GPUs, or a patch date for Hogwarts Legacy. Until we see benchmarks from Nvidia or Warner Bros., we can’t quantify the speed improvements from this new model.
The visual difference question
The “can’t tell the difference” perspective is important because DLSS 5 is designed around neural rendering. Wccftech has already shared unofficial comparisons of DLSS 5 on versus off across 10 modern games. This shows that much of the discussion revolves around side-by-side screenshots instead of official demos.
Comparing quality in still images and compressed video doesn’t match the experience of real-time gameplay. Hogwarts Legacy offers a solid test case, featuring dense environments, intense particle effects from spellcasting, and rapid broomstick travel.
A 2023 game with a loyal base
Avalanche Software’s action RPG debuted on February 10, 2023, and boasts a 90% positive rating from 182,186 Steam reviews. It’s priced at $59.99 on Steam. At the moment, about 8,676 players are online in the game.
Warner Bros. also recently discussed its games division and the future of Hogwarts Legacy 2. A technical update to the original keeps it relevant while the sequel remains uncertain.
| Hogwarts Legacy release date | February 10, 2023 |
| Steam user rating | 90% positive |
| Steam review count | 182,186 |
| Current Steam price | $59.99 |
| Current players | 8,676 |
Community Pulse
The sentiment data shows mostly positive feedback across 10 signals, but the Steam reviews we analyzed focus more on gameplay than DLSS 5. One positive reviewer described it as a “Good and Soothing game. Nice graphics. It’s playable,” while expressing a desire for more combat and a more engaging main story. Another fan praised the “amazing story line” but noted that player choices seem to have little effect on the game’s final quarter. So far, fans haven’t shared their thoughts on the new rendering model in our data.
What To Watch
- Independent benchmarks: Testing frame rates and latency will reveal whether the faster model provides noticeable improvements in Hogwarts Legacy.
- Image-quality comparisons: Side-by-side captures and video analyses will help determine if the “can’t tell the difference” claim stands true.
- Next DLSS 5 titles: Nvidia has moved from NBA 2K27 to Hogwarts Legacy in just about a month. The next announcement will indicate how quickly this technology is being adopted.
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is the Reviews and Guides Editor at Explosion.com. With a background in game design studies and 6 years of gaming journalism, Sarah brings technical insight to her reviews and creates comprehensive guides that help players get the most out of their games. She has reviewed over 200 titles across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Her current obsessions include FromSoftware titles and indie roguelikes.
