This version was released around February 23, 2023 , shortly after the game's official launch.

This specific release became notable for bypassing the Denuvo digital rights management (DRM) software. Some users reported that this cracked version performed better on CPUs compared to the official retail version because certain DRM-related overhead was bypassed, though it was based on an earlier pre-release build of the game. Function of "part04.rar"

Includes the Threstral Mount, Dark Arts Battle Arena, and Dark Arts Cosmetic Set. Onyx Hippogriff Mount (pre-order bonus). Dark Arts Garrison Hat.

Because the game files for Hogwarts Legacy are large (approximately 90GB ), the release was split into many compressed "parts" (e.g., .part01.rar, .part02.rar, etc.) to make downloading and sharing more manageable. Hogwarts.Legacy.Deluxe.Edition-EMPRESS.part04.rar