Hogwarts Legacy News
2025
April 2
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant Nintendo Switch 2 players on June 5, 2025, with enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions. This version will leverage the Switch 2's superior hardware to deliver a more immersive experience in the wizarding world. A key feature is the introduction of full Joy-Con mouse support, enhancing spellcasting precision 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 canceled a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader restructuring effort, citing concerns about content value. The expansion, initially planned as a "Definitive Edition," was being developed by Avalanche Software with assistance from 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 launch of official PC modding support as part of a free update on January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling seamless mod creation and installation through CurseForge. Exclusively for PC, this update offers new creative avenues such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests. However, it has disrupted existing unofficial mods, making many of them outdated and incompatible with the game's new features.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy PC Mod Support Comes as Part of Free Update (Game8)
January 20
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy continues to spellbind fans, having sold over 30 million copies since its 2023 launch. Although a sequel remains years away, 2025 could bring an enhanced version to the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version faced hardware limitations, but the anticipated definitive or director’s cut could offer a richer experience with additional content, making it even more appealing to fans.
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 phenomenal success of Hogwarts Legacy, which allowed players to dive deep into the Harry Potter universe. By the time of the interview, players had concocted 819 million potions, saved 593 million magical beasts, and vanquished 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad also confirmed future Harry Potter games, including Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, which was in beta, and hinted at more projects in development.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive Success Helps Greenlight More Harry Potter Games in the Future (Game8)
