Hogwarts Legacy has once again caught the attention of PC gamers — and this time for a reason hard to ignore. The RPG set in the Harry Potter universe can be claimed for free for a limited time on the Epic Games Store as part of the special year-end promotions linked to The Game Awards.

Anyone who wants to get the game for free just needs to log in to the store with an Epic account, go to the Hogwarts Legacy page, and add it to their library by December 18 at 1:00 PM (Brasília time). There’s no need to download the game immediately: once claimed, it stays saved for installation whenever you want — even if your PC isn’t ready yet.

The announcement caught many by surprise. Epic kept the offer secret until its release, which caused a spike in traffic and even virtual queues at the time of claiming. This initiative is part of a broader strategy involving the Wizarding World, which also includes themed content in games like Fortnite and Rocket League.

With the game now accessible to everyone, the inevitable question arises among PC players: can my machine run Hogwarts Legacy? To help, we’ve gathered the official requirements below and explained what to expect in terms of performance.

Hogwarts Legacy Minimum Requirements (PC)

These settings are aimed at those who just want to play the game stably, without focusing on advanced graphics. The goal here is to reach 720p at 30 FPS with reduced visual quality.

• Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2 GHz)
• RAM: 16 GB
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB)
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 85 GB free

Important Notes:

The game runs on low quality, with limited resolution and performance. An SSD is highly recommended to avoid long loading times, although traditional HDDs are also compatible.[wpdiscuz]