A magical new update for Hogwarts Legacy has finally landed for all witches and wizards currently playing, and among the many cosmetic rewards is a new Photo Mode feature. As incredibly photogenic as the game is, we’re sure you’ll want to get out on your Hippogriff to capture some magical memories on camera. That’s why here’s our handy guide to the Hogwarts Legacy Photo Mode.
How to unlock Photo Mode in Hogwarts Legacy
Alongside the ability to finally restore Talent Points, Photo Mode is one of the many new additions in the latest update for Hogwarts Legacy. Once you’ve downloaded it, launch the game and a prompt will appear in the character selection menu (seen above) that explains how Photo Mode works.
The feature will be available as soon as you unlock your Field Guide in Hogwarts Legacy and will allow you to take some truly magical screenshots while pausing the game. You can also customize the look of your photos with various camera settings and filters.
How to use Photo Mode in Hogwarts Legacy
To use Photo Mode in Hogwarts Legacy, wait for the moment you want to take a screenshot and press the Pause button. Look for the ‘Enter Photo Mode’ option at the bottom right corner of the menu screen. Press it to access the feature and the in-game moment you paused will appear along with a detailed UI menu.
Best Photo Mode settings for Hogwarts Legacy
Start with basic actions to adjust the angle of the captured moment to what you want, such as “Camera height” and ‘Field of View’, the latter of which is fantastic for panoramic shots. There are various options available in the UI to edit the photo itself, such as Tilt, Contrast, Saturation and Film Grain. There are also several different themed filters, including a rather disturbing ‘Deathly Hallows’ option.
Plus, if you want your character to strike a unique pose, there’s the “Character Pose” option with several standing and sitting variations, including some pretty cool wand fighting poses.
If you want a more view-style image that doesn’t have your character or any NPCs present, there are toggle options for that as well. Simply scroll down to ‘Hide character’ or ‘Hide NPCs’ and turn them ‘On’ or ‘Off’. That way, if you want some scenery from your Room of Requirement – somewhere in Hogwarts or elsewhere in the countryside – you can keep those elements hidden.
To further customize your shot, there is also ‘Framework’ and ’emblem’ options to choose from. Finally, you can also adjust the ‘Daytime’ at the time if you want a certain type of natural light in your photo. Note that this option does not actually adjust the day in the game, only the photo itself. This particular feature can be a little tricky with outdoor shots, so be careful when using the slider.
Once you have your perfect shot, remember to hide the UI menu before taking it!
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