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 advanced hardware to provide a smoother, more immersive experience in the wizarding world. A notable addition is the 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
⚫︎ According to Bloomberg, Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a wider restructuring, due to concerns about content value. The expansion, which was to be part of a "Definitive Edition" this year, was being developed by Avalanche Software with 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, revealed that official PC modding support would be introduced as a free update on January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling seamless mod creation and installation through CurseForge. However, this feature is PC-exclusive, leaving console players without official modding capabilities. This update has sparked new creative avenues, such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests, though it has also disrupted existing unofficial mods, rendering many outdated and breaking character designs and gameplay tweaks.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 captivate fans, boasting sales of over 30 million copies since its 2023 launch. While a sequel may still be years away, 2025 could be pivotal for the franchise. Rumors suggest an enhanced version of the game might be released on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, potentially as a definitive or director’s cut. This version could overcome the original Switch's hardware limitations, offering additional content and a superior gaming experience.
Read more: Nintendo Switch 2 Might Hold The Answer To Hogwarts Legacy’s 2025 Plans (Screen Rant)
2024
January 9
⚫︎ In a 2024 Variety interview, Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad discussed the phenomenal success of Hogwarts Legacy, highlighting its role in allowing fans to dive deep into the Harry Potter universe. At that time, players had brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and defeated 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad also confirmed ongoing plans for additional Harry Potter games, including the beta release of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and hinted at other projects in development.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive Success Helps Greenlight More Harry Potter Games in the Future (Game8)
