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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 enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions. The game will leverage the Switch 2’s advanced hardware for a more immersive experience in the magical world of Harry Potter. A notable new feature is the full Joy-Con mouse support, which will enable 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 decided to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy due to a broader restructuring effort and concerns about content value. The expansion, which was to be released as part of a 'Definitive Edition', was being developed by Avalanche Software and 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

⚫︎ Chandler Wood, the Hogwarts Legacy community manager, announced that official PC modding support will be introduced as a free update on January 30. This update will include the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling players to create and install mods effortlessly via CurseForge. This feature is exclusive to PC, leaving console players without official modding options. While this opens up new creative avenues such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests, it has disrupted existing unofficial mods, making many outdated and breaking character designs and gameplay tweaks.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 enchant fans, having sold over 30 million copies since its launch in 2023. While a sequel is still on the horizon, 2025 could mark a significant milestone 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 for the next-generation console could offer a superior experience, including additional content to enrich the game’s appeal.

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 highlighted the immense success of Hogwarts Legacy, noting how it allowed fans to deeply engage with the Harry Potter universe. By the time of the interview, players had brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and defeated 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad confirmed Warner Bros.' plans for more Harry Potter games, including the beta-tested Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and hinted at further projects in development.

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