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Hogwarts Legacy News

2025

April 2

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant Nintendo Switch 2 players on June 5, 2025, with a version that promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions. This release leverages the advanced capabilities of the Switch 2, ensuring a smoother and more immersive journey through the wizarding world. A highlight of this edition is the introduction of full Joy-Con mouse support, enhancing the precision of spellcasting and gameplay control.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy Magically Makes Its Way to The Nintendo Switch 2 (Game8)

March 28

⚫︎ Bloomberg has revealed that Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader company restructuring, focusing on content value. The expansion, initially slated for release as part of a "Definitive Edition" this year, was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, a sequel to the game remains in the works.

Read more: Warner Bros. Cancels Planned ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Game Expansion (Bloomberg)

January 28

⚫︎ Chandler Wood, the community manager for Hogwarts Legacy, announced the introduction of official PC modding support, set to launch with a free update on January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, facilitating seamless mod creation and installation through CurseForge. While this update is a boon for PC gamers, offering new creative avenues such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests, it leaves console players without official modding capabilities. The update has also impacted the existing modding community, making many unofficial mods outdated and affecting character designs and gameplay tweaks.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy PC Mod Support Comes as Part of Free Update (Game8)

January 20

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy's popularity endures, with sales surpassing 30 million copies since its launch in 2023. While a sequel may still be years away, 2025 could mark a significant moment for the franchise with the potential release of an enhanced version on the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version was limited by hardware constraints, but a rumored definitive or director’s cut could provide a more refined experience, possibly including additional content to enrich the game further.

Read more: Nintendo Switch 2 Might Hold The Answer To Hogwarts Legacy’s 2025 Plans (Screen Rant)

2024

January 9

⚫︎ In a 2024 interview with Variety, David Haddad, president of Warner Bros. Interactive, discussed the overwhelming success of Hogwarts Legacy, noting how the game enabled fans to deeply engage with the Harry Potter universe. At the time, players had brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and defeated 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad confirmed Warner Bros.' commitment to expanding the Harry Potter gaming universe, mentioning the upcoming Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, which was in beta, and hinting at other projects in development.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive Success Helps Greenlight More Harry Potter Games in the Future (Game8)