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 version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, leveraging the Switch 2's advanced hardware for a more immersive journey into the wizarding world. A standout feature is the introduction of full Joy-Con mouse support, which will revolutionize spellcasting with its precision and control.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy Magically Makes Its Way to The Nintendo Switch 2 (Game8)
March 28
⚫︎ Bloomberg has reported that Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy. This decision comes as part of a larger restructuring effort, driven by concerns over content value. The expansion, which was to be released as a "Definitive Edition," was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. While the expansion is off the table, fans can look forward to a sequel 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 launch of official PC modding support through a free update on January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, facilitating seamless mod creation and installation via CurseForge. Although this is a boon for PC players, console users won't have access to official modding. The update has opened up new creative avenues, such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests, but it has also disrupted existing unofficial mods, making many outdated and affecting character designs and gameplay tweaks.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, with sales soaring past 30 million copies since its 2023 launch. While a sequel may still be years away, 2025 could mark a significant moment for the franchise with the potential release of an enhanced version on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch struggled with the game's demands, but a rumored "definitive" or "director's cut" could offer a vastly improved experience with additional content to further captivate players.
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 celebrated the massive success of Hogwarts Legacy, noting how it allowed fans to deeply engage with the Harry Potter universe. At that point, players had brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and vanquished 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad confirmed Warner Bros.' commitment to expanding the Harry Potter gaming universe, mentioning the ongoing beta for 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)
