How to buy Hogwarts Legacy in Russia on PC, PS4/PS5 and Xbox

Purchase Hogwarts legacy in Russia is extremely problematic, given that the project is not available to players living in the territory of the Russian Federation. However, difficulties do not stop gamers who dream of plunging into an amazing title. Existence of workarounds simplifies this dreary process, allowing you to forget about all sorts of restrictions.

This guide will show you how to buy Hogwarts Legacy in Russia on PC, PS4/PS5 and Xbox. Detailed instructions for acquiring the game on various sites that sell the long-awaited project from Avalanche Software are presented.

Choice of Hogwarts Legacy Edition

Before buying, you should decide on the edition - the abundance of available gaming (and not only) content depends on it.

Hogwarts Legacy currently has three editions:

Standard Edition, which includes the base game and a special quest related to Hogsmeade. In addition, if you pre-order, you can get a unique vehicle for all platforms, as well as the Felix Felicis potion recipe (PlayStation exclusive content).
Deluxe Edition, which includes the Standard Edition gifts, the Dark Arts Cosmetic Pack. In addition, if you pre-order, you can get early access (72 hours before game release).
Collector's Edition, which includes gifts from the Standard and Deluxe Editions, the Kelpie Robe cosmetic DLC, and physical copies of various Harry Potter-inspired items.

It is known that exclusive content intended for the PlayStation will subsequently be released on PC. Period - Unknown. This is a quest related to Hogsmeade.

How to buy Hogwarts Legacy in Russia in 2023

The only way to buy Hogwarts Legacy from Russia is to resort to creating a new on Steam, PlayStation Store or other sites that officially sell the game. Payment methods that will be available in this case:

using a bank card linked to a foreign payment system (a virtual one will do);
using gift cards or payment cards;
through marketplaces.

Next, we will analyze each of the options in more detail.

How to buy Hogwarts Legacy on Steam

There are two ways to buy Hogwarts Legacy on PC. To begin with, let's talk about how to purchase a game on Steam platform.

First of all, you will need an linked to any country other than Russia or Belarus. Elections under consideration:

creating a new ;
change the region on the main profile.

See a separate guide for how to change steam region on the main . Next, consider a method that affects the creation of a new linked to another country. For this:

Launch Steam Launcher. Press "Create a free ».
Fill out the registration form. In chapter "Country of Residence» Specify any region, except for the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus. Recommended IP addresses: Kazakhstan, Turkey or Argentina. The reasons are the availability of ways for the Russian to replenish the and low prices for games in comparison with other regions

Once the process of creating a new is completed, you can to your . If we talk about ways to replenish your personal balance, there are several working options:

using a card of a foreign bank (personal or intermediary);
using a Steam gift card (it is important that the currency matches the region specified in the profile).

Below, we will analyze each of the methods in more detail.

After replenishing the balance with the currency of the country to which the is linked, it is recommended to refrain from making purchases within the site within 5 days, you also need to play a certain number of hours in any free project from the Store. Thus, protect your profile from possible blocking due to "suspicious activity".

Through marketplaces

If there is no personal bank card linked to a foreign payment system, you can turn to friends living in the desired region for help, or trading platforms.

One of the most popular choices is the game value exchange. fun pay.

on the site through the data of the social network VKontakte or using an email address.
Open relevant section on the site: for convenience, use the alphabetical order on the left and find "Steam" in the list of games / platforms.
Go to the "Balance replenishment" tab. In the subparagraph "Deposit method» select "Bank card", you can also immediately specify the desired currency type. For example, KZT (Kazakh tenge) or TRY (Turkish lira).
Select a seller based on the rating and positive reviews in the profile. Discuss the details of the transaction using the dialog box on the right and proceed to checkout.

It is difficult to call this solution 100% reliable, since you can stumble upon scammers on any site of this type. In order to avoid any problems, we recommend ing high-rated s who sell game valuables on an ongoing basis (look at the "stars" and read the reviews).

The verified service is Keysforgamers. The store offers a wide range of games, including Hogwarts Legacy:

HOGWARTS LEGACY CIS+ UK (EXCEPT RU, BY) STEAM KEY (this is the Standard Edition, can be activated on a Kazakh )
HOGWARTS LEGACY (PC) / REGION CIS / EDITION DELUXE EDITION (full edition, can definitely be activated on an with the Kazakhstan region).
HOGWARTS LEGACY (PC) STEAM GIFT with region change (this option is offered for Russian Federation s).

Through a gift card

A Steam Gift Card is a special voucher that allows you to replenish your wallet for a certain amount without online payments. You can buy it in online stores (OZON, DNS, etc.) or on already familiar trading platforms.

Intermediary sites that sell gift cards:

Keysforgamers has a loyal technical , ready to resolve any conflict that has arisen between the seller and the buyer. In addition, there is a guarantee system (from 30 days or more, depending on the type of service purchased).
fun pay acts solely as an intermediary. There are no guarantees.
PlatiMarket similar in structure and functionality to the site discussed above.

Gift card activation is as follows:

Open the "My Wallet" section, and then click on "Steam Wallet or Gift Card Code".
Insert the combination into the free box under the "Steam wallet code».

Click "Continue" to complete the process. Then you can proceed to purchase Hogwarts Legacy in Russian.

Is it possible to send the game as a gift from Kazakhstan or another country

When trying to send Hogwarts Legacy as a gift to a Russian , you will encounter the following warning:

How to buy Hogwarts Legacy on the Epic Games Store

The second way to buy Hogwarts Legacy on PC is through Epic Games. In the case of this platform, it is necessary to perform actions identical to the above method, namely, to create a foreign or change the region on the main .

The only difference is in payment options: Available for the Epic Games Store is payment using a foreign bank card (personal or intermediary through the marketplace).

How to buy Hogwarts Legacy on PS4 and PS5 via PS Store

To purchase Hogwarts Legacy on PS, you will have to create a new tied to any region, except for the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.

Avalanche Software told in which regions the presence of the Russian language in the "Settings" will be provided. The list includes Turkey, the UK and New Zealand. Therefore, to buy Hogwarts Legacy in Russian, make a choice in the direction of any of the countries indicated.

Then follow the next steps:

Using a foreign IP address, open
Fill out the registration form.

A separate guide details how detailed instructions.

Further, as in the case of the Steam / Epic Games Store, you must refrain from purchases within 5 days and be sure to play any free project from the Store. For example, in Genshin impact. Thus, secure your from possible blocking due to "suspicious activity".

When all the above conditions are met, you can proceed to purchase the game. Methods that players residing in Russia or Belarus can use:

payment using a foreign bank card (personal or intermediary);
replenishment of the balance through PlayStation gift card (it is important that the currency matches the region specified in the profile).

Overseas PS Store s have been observed to be blocked after purchasing games or subscriptions through resellers that involve the transfer of data. Using the considered method, do it at your own risk. We, in our turn, recommend that you replenish your either personally (through a bank card) or through payment cards.

In turn, the activation of a gift card proceeds as follows:

Click on the avatar in the upper right corner to expand the hidden features. Go to the section "Redemption codes».
Enter the combination in the free box.

Wait for the verification process to complete - it takes a few seconds.

In addition to the card method, you can consider the option of purchasing the game:

How to buy Hogwarts Legacy on Xbox through the Microsoft Store

To purchase Hogwarts Legacy on Xbox, once again you will have to resort to creating a new on the official page Microsoft Store | Xbox. The steps to be followed are the same as above.

The only difference is again available payment methods - For Xbox, the following work:

purchase using the data of a foreign bank card (personal or intermediary);
replenishment of the balance through Xbox payment card (it is important that the currency matches the region specified in the profile).

In a separate article, we discussed in more detail affordable ways to buy games on Xbox.

Purchasing an with Hogwarts Legacy

The following method is considered one of the most common among players, since not everyone is ready to mess around with creating new profiles or changing the region to existing ones. Buying an with Hogwarts Legacy is real on many marketplaces. If you don't know which one to stop at, take a look at the store's services Keysforgamerswhich has already been mentioned earlier.

On the site under consideration, real s act as sellers and are engaged in the provision of "gaming" goods and services that are no longer available in Russia. On top of that, the site provides a guarantee for all s.

Site warning: all s have a lifetime warranty, that is, if you have any problems with the game for any reason, we for free we will issue a replacement.

To buy an with Hogwarts Legacy in Russian, you must:

Get a personal profile Keysforgamers.
Select a site: Hogwarts Legacy (Steam ) or Hogwarts Legacy (PC Epic Games s).
Pay attention to the study of seller profiles: check out the positive reviews, the total number of sales, as well as the success rate (in percentage).
If you have additional questions, use the function "Open chat».

As soon as all the answers are received, proceed to the purchase of the game - for this, add the product to the "Add to Cart". There are several payment types to choose from. The most popular are the purchase through bank card (for example, Sberbank).

Subsequently, the store will begin processing the payment received. During 30 minutes (maximum waiting time - one hour), the buyer will receive data from a new with Hogwarts Legacy.

Sometimes the ability to pay for goods using a bank card disappears. If you have any difficulties in creating a wallet for buying blocked games, check out a separate guide, where we sorted out, how to pay for inaccessible games in Russia.

FAQ

This section outlines the main questions that may arise when purchasing games on Keysforgamers.

What should I do if the key, gift card or error does not work?

Write to Keysforgamers technical , whose specialists are always ready to help resolve any problems that arise between the seller and the buyer.

What to do, if there was an error in the order?

The answer is similar to the first question - just write to Keysforgamers specialists with the exact wording of the request so that they can assess the scale of the problem and start solving it as soon as possible.

What to do, if the wrong region was selected during the ordering process?

Unfortunately, no one will be able to provide in resolving this issue, since this technical moment must be monitored by the buyer PERSONALLY. There are NO refunds for this issue.

What information must be provided when requesting technical ?

The order number and name are two of the most important things to keep in mind when ing Keysforgamers. This is followed by a clearly formulated description of the problem, so as not to subsequently encounter many clarifying points that delay the process.

If you have any other difficulties, the service is always online, so do not be afraid to - they will always answer you and try to help.

We hope our guide helped you buy Hogwarts Legacy in Russian on PC, PS4/PS5 and Xbox. Write to commentsIf you have any questions, the author will try to help.