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Hogwarts Legacy News

2025

April 2

Hogwarts Legacy is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, featuring upgraded graphics and smooth, uninterrupted world exploration on the hybrid handheld-console. This version leverages the enhanced capabilities of the Switch 2 hardware to provide a more fluid and engaging journey through the wizarding world. A notable addition is comprehensive Joy-Con mouse support, enabling greater precision in spellcasting and overall control.

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

March 28

According to a report from Bloomberg, Warner Bros. Discovery has shelved a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy as part of a larger company restructuring, citing concerns about the content's projected value. The DLC, which was originally slated to accompany a "Definitive Edition" release this year, was being developed by Avalanche Software with support from Rocksteady Studios. While the expansion has been canceled, a sequel to the game is reportedly still in development.

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

January 28

Chandler Wood, Hogwarts Legacy's community manager, announced the introduction of official modding support for the PC version, launching as a complimentary update on January 30. The update provides a Creator Kit and a Mod Manager, facilitating the creation and straightforward installation of mods via the CurseForge platform. This feature, however, is exclusive to PC and does not extend to console players. While this unlocks extensive creative potential—allowing for whimsical changes like replacing broomsticks with dragons and adding custom adventures—it has also caused compatibility issues with many pre-existing, unofficial mods that players previously relied on for customization.

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

January 20

Hogwarts Legacy maintains its strong appeal with fans, having surpassed 30 million copies sold since its 2023 debut, even as a potential sequel remains likely years off. The year 2025 could mark a significant milestone for the franchise, with speculation pointing towards an enhanced version of the game being released for the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Given that the original Switch version was constrained by hardware limitations, a rumored definitive or director's cut for the next-generation console could offer a markedly improved experience, potentially including bonus content to heighten the game's lasting 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 discussed the monumental success of Hogwarts Legacy. He highlighted how the game provided fans with an unprecedented level of immersion in the Harry Potter universe. At the time of the interview, players had brewed an astounding 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical creatures, and vanquished 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad also confirmed the company's commitment to expanding the Wizarding World in gaming, mentioning the then-in-beta Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and alluding to other unannounced projects currently in the works.

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