Hogwarts Legacy News
2025
April 2
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant Nintendo Switch 2 players on June 5, 2025. This version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, thanks to the Switch 2's advanced hardware. Players can look forward to a more immersive wizarding experience, with a standout feature being 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
⚫︎ According to Bloomberg, Warner Bros. Discovery has canceled a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader restructuring, citing issues with content value. The expansion, which was to be released as a Definitive Edition
, was being developed by Avalanche Software alongside Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, 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, 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 craft and install mods via CurseForge. Although this is a boon for PC gamers, console players will not receive similar support. While this update fosters new creative avenues, such as replacing broomsticks with dragons and adding custom quests, it has also disrupted many existing unofficial mods, rendering them outdated and breaking various character designs and gameplay tweaks.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy PC Mod Support Comes as Part of Free Update (Game8)
January 20
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy continues to mesmerize fans, having sold over 30 million copies since its 2023 launch. Although a sequel may still be years away, 2025 could see the release of an enhanced version for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version struggled with hardware limitations, but a rumored definitive or director’s cut for the next-generation console could offer a vastly improved experience with additional content to further enrich the game’s allure.
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 the game's ability to deeply immerse players in the Harry Potter universe, with statistics showing players brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and defeated 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad also confirmed Warner Bros.' commitment to expanding the Harry Potter gaming universe, mentioning the ongoing beta of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and hinting at other projects in development.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive Success Helps Greenlight More Harry Potter Games in the Future (Game8)
