Microsoft started giving away free copies of the firstHarry Pottermovie to some Xbox console-owning fans of the Wizarding World. The unexpected freebie arrives mere weeks ahead of theXbox One release ofHogwarts Legacy, the hitHarry PotterRPG that appears to be inherently connected to this newly emerged promo.Hogwarts Legacylaunched for Microsoft’s current-generation consoles on February 10, but some Xbox console owners are still waiting for an opportunity to play the game. That’s because theXbox One version ofHogwarts Legacywas delayed yet againin March, with its early April release being pushed back by another month.RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy Player Destroys Professor Weasley as Lord VoldemortMicrosoft has now started giving away free copies ofHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stoneto some Xbox console owners who boughtHogwarts Legacy. While the freebie might be meant to alleviate the wait for the Xbox One version of the game, Xbox Series X/S gamers are also eligible for the promo, regardless of whether they pre-ordered the game or bought it post-launch. The current crop of social media reports testifying to this development comes from Xbox users in the United States and United Kingdom. It’s presently unclear whether the promo is currently live in any other country.
Some Xbox console owners who qualified for the freebie by buying or pre-orderingHogwarts Legacyreport receiving an email containing a digital code for the firstHarry Pottermovie. Screenshots of the said email shared on social media reveal that the code itself is redeemable in the Microsoft Films and TV app. Formerly known as Xbox Video, said streaming service isn’t tied to Xbox consoles, but can also be accessed via a dedicated Windows app, or through any modern web browser.
Warner Bros. already offered a plethora ofHogwarts Legacypre-order bonuses, but most of those goodies were tied to the Digital Deluxe and Collector’s Editions of the hit game. Xbox One and Series X/S owners who placed an advanced order on the Standard Edition were only rewarded with an Onyx Hippogriff mount.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stoneshould hence help sweeten the deal and make Xbox gamers feel they got their money’s worth, even if this newly emerged promo does extend to allHogwarts Legacypurchases in participating countries and not just pre-orders.
In the meantime, Avalanche Software is hard at work polishing the last-gen version of the game for the Xbox One and PS4. Those ports are scheduled to release on May 5 and will be followed by the Switch version ofHogwarts Legacythat’s slated to launch on July 25. And while a significant portion of the fandom is currently hoping that the developer will subsequently focus on post-launch content, Avalanche Software says there are currentlyno plans forHogwarts LegacyDLC.
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