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How to Fix Screen Tearing and Flickering in Hogwarts Legacy

Fix common visual issues and enjoy the game without problems.

It’s not uncommon for popular titles to have some issues with different setups on launch. Sometimes these problems are caused by the game while other times they are caused by a system that hasn’t been updated or hardware failure.

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Having said that, we noticed that some players of Hogwarts Legacy have been encountering issues of screen tearing and flickering and we’ve found some solutions that can help. Let’s dive in.

Hogwarts Legacy Screen Tearing and Flickering Fix

Oftentimes we will find ourselves in situations where we have a really strong gaming setup that exceeds the requirements of the game we’re playing but still we encounter issues. In most of those cases, it means that some part of our system isn’t working correctly and we need to tweak it a bit. Here are the most common things that can help you fix Hogwarts Legacy Screen Tearing and Flickering.

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Update Graphics Drivers

Having regularly updated GPU drivers is of huge importance when it comes to a smooth gaming experience. Some drivers can be automatically updated through official graphics card software, while most others need to be updated through your system.

If you want to make sure that the update of your graphics drivers is done correctly go to the Device Manager, and select Display adapters. Right-click the name of the graphics card, select Update driver and Choose to search for drivers automatically. The system should do the job itself, and then you just need to restart your PC.

Lower Your Graphics Settings

Even if your gaming system is more than equipped to handle a game such as Hogwarts Graphics, try experimenting with lowering different settings. Sometimes there is that one thing, like reducing shadows from Ultra to High that fixes some major issues.

Reducing graphics details can also help you get more FPS so keep that in mind when setting everything up.

Make Sure Hogwarts Legacy is Updated

In some cases, updates that contain fixes will drop while you are playing. And those can’t download and install while you are playing, so if you are encountering an issue with Hogwarts Legacy, try to first exit the game, refresh everything and see if there are some new and upcoming updates for the game. Install them and see if the issue reappears.

Update Your OS

Make sure your Operating System is always up to date. Windows will often have a couple of smaller updates that come one after another in a row so ensure that you haven’t missed any of them. Developers of various Operating Systems make sure to keep them optimized for the newest demands of their users so this is always a crucial thing to check.

Check Your Internet Connection

This one might seem obvious but oftentimes an unstable internet connection can be the cause of many problems. You might miss it if your internet is stable most of the time, but even small spikes or breaks can cause serious issues. This is why we advise that you connect your PC or PS via Ethernet cable and secure a more steady and reliable internet connection that will break less often.

On the other hand, it can be the fault of your provider as well, so make sure to check if they are sending our a clear and reliable signal before anything else.


We hope this article helped you resolve your problems with Hogwarts Legacy. For more similar content see our pieces about how to get Mallowsweet Leaves and how to get Moonstones. Follow us on Facebook to get more trending gaming stories.

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Đorđe Ivanović
Đorđe Ivanović (Djordje Ivanovic) is Managing Editor of Gamer Journalist and has been with the site since 2022. He has a BA in Journalism and five years of professional writing experience behind him, with a recent personal focus on gaming and technology niches. His GJ coverage includes WWII games, puzzle games, Path of Exile, Overwatch and other live service games. In his free time, you will find this adamant fan of Dota solving some sort of escape room games, and getting familiar with board gaming.