Hogwarts Legacy is giving away a free cosmetic item on all platforms, but fans only have until the end of September to claim it. The Harry Potter franchise recently celebrated Back to Hogwarts Day on September 1, with many IPs in J.K. Rowling’s universe surprising fans with exciting news or gifts, including the current Hogwarts Legacy promotion.
Perhaps the more intriguing news for fans of the franchise was the official announcement of Hogwarts Legacy 2 ahead of Gamescom 2026. However, those still playing the first game have something interesting to add to their collections while awaiting more news about the next title.
Celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day with Free Hogwarts Legacy DLC
Developer Avalanche Software has announced that Hogwarts Legacy players on all platforms can claim the Astronomer’s Hat for free. The promotion runs from August 31 to September 30, giving fans plenty of time to add it to their collection of Hogwarts Legacy headwear gear. To claim the free DLC, players will need to check the game’s add-ons section on their platform.
Scratch & Peek
Identify the cover art while scratching off as little foil as
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How to Claim the Astronomer’s Hat in Hogwarts Legacy
- Head to the platform you own the game on
- Find Hogwarts Legacy in the store
- Check the add-ons section
- Select the Astronomer’s Hat for purchase
- Check out with a 100% discount and grab the item in the game
The availability of the free Hogwarts Legacy DLC may vary depending on the user’s region and time zone.
The Astronomer’s Hat doesn’t appear to be inspired by any famous pattern or magical item from the Harry Potter franchise. It is a purple pointed wizard hat covered in golden stars. The DLC isn’t entirely new either, as it was initially released as a reward for Amazon-exclusive orders. In other words, only fans who purchased the game on Amazon could receive it, but now anyone who owns the game can claim it.
Hogwarts Legacy‘s free hat isn’t the only exciting news for fans of the franchise. According to Attraction Magazine, multiple new releases have been confirmed for the Harry Potter universe, including several video games currently in development. Those more interested in freebies may also be excited to know that a brand-new version of the official Sorting Hat experience is now available to all users. It is essentially an overhauled online quiz that determines which Harry Potter House each user should join based on their personality and abilities. Fans should note that J.K. Rowling herself created this free experience, making it the most lore-accurate sorting quiz available.
Most fans seem happy that the Astronomer’s Hat is finally available to all Hogwarts Legacy players, especially completionists who couldn’t finish their collections because of the item’s exclusivity. Now, all eyes are on Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software for an official reveal of the anticipated Hogwarts Legacy 2. Some believe not mentioning the new installment during Back to Hogwarts Day was a missed opportunity, but neither the developer nor publisher has commented on the criticism so far. For now, fans only know that the sequel exists and is likely in development, but little else has been confirmed.
- Released
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February 10, 2023
- ESRB
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T For Teen Due To Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol
