Known Issue: PC Game Client Mods

[SolaceWB]

Due to changes to both data serialization and upgrades to our Raytracing features in the Hogwarts Legacy engine, level code changes were made that will break all 3rd Party MODs that use skeletal mesh assets made before the latest patch.

This is mentioned in the most recent patch notes here: https://steamcommunity.com/games/990080/announcements/detail/541095635886016002
If you've utilized 3rd party or unofficial MODs (Nexus Mods) and cannot launch Hogwarts Legacy, we suggest completely removing any and all locally installed MODs that fall under the category of a "Visual" MOD (a MOD that changes the character's appearance in some way/involves animation. Appearance, clothing, wands, brooms, facial presets, and mount MODs fall under this category and may be impacted). Then, verifying or reinstalling the game through Steam or Epic Games Store. To find these MODs they will typically be in the folder named ~mods.

We've shared the default folders below. We suggest deleting these folders before verifying or reinstalling the game.

Steam

 steamapps\common\HogwartsLegacy\Phoenix\Content\Paks\~mods\ 

Epic Games Store

 C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\HogwartsLegacy\<game version>\Phoenix\Mod 

 C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Hogwarts Legacy\Mods\<numbered folder> 

We also suggest uninstalling any Mod Manager programs, as these may cause issues. Then, verifying or reinstalling the game through Steam or Epic Games Store. 

Verifying Game Installation

You can use the steps below to verify the integrity of your game installation. This process will confirm that all expected files for the game are intact.

1. Go to Library in Steam
   
2. Locate the title in your list of games, right-click it, and select Properties
   
3. Click the Installed Files tab
   
4. From here, select “Verify Integrity of Game Files”

If needed you can also try uninstalling and reinstalling the game:

1. Open Steam and click on Library
   
2. Right-click the game and select Uninstall
   
3. After the process completes you can reinstall the game by Left-clicking on the game name within your Library and selecting Install from the game page that appears.