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Hogwarts Legacy News

2025

April 2

⚫︎ Exciting news for Nintendo fans: Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This eagerly awaited release will showcase enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, leveraging the advanced capabilities of the Switch 2. Players can look forward to a more immersive experience in the wizarding world, complete with full Joy-Con mouse support for more precise spellcasting and 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 pulled the plug on a planned Hogwarts Legacy expansion. This decision, part of a larger restructuring effort, was influenced by concerns about the content's value. The expansion, intended for release as part of a "Definitive Edition" this year, was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, fans can take solace in knowing that a sequel is still in the works.

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

January 28

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy's community manager, Chandler Wood, has announced the introduction of official PC modding support, set to launch as a free update on January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling players to create and install mods effortlessly through CurseForge. While this exciting development is exclusive to PC, it promises a plethora of creative possibilities, such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and crafting custom quests. However, this update has disrupted existing unofficial mods, leaving some PC players to navigate the changes as their favorite mods become outdated.

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

January 20

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy continues to enthrall players, with over 30 million copies sold since its 2023 debut. While a sequel remains on the distant horizon, 2025 might mark a pivotal moment for the franchise. Rumors suggest that an enhanced version could be released on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, addressing the hardware limitations faced by the original Switch. This potential definitive or director’s cut could offer additional content and an elevated gaming experience.

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, Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad discussed the monumental success of Hogwarts Legacy. He highlighted how the game has allowed players to dive deep into the Harry Potter universe, with statistics showcasing 819 million potions brewed, 593 million magical beasts rescued, and 4.9 billion dark wizards defeated. Haddad also confirmed ongoing development of more Harry Potter games, including Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, which was in beta at the time, and teased additional projects on the horizon.

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