Hogwarts Legacy News
2025
April 2
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant Nintendo Switch 2 players with its arrival on June 5, 2025. This version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, leveraging the Switch 2’s superior hardware for a more immersive wizarding experience. A notable addition is the full Joy-Con mouse support, which will allow for more precise spellcasting and control, enriching the gameplay significantly.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy Magically Makes Its Way to The Nintendo Switch 2 (Game8)
March 28
⚫︎ In a strategic move, Warner Bros. Discovery has canceled a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy due to broader restructuring efforts and concerns over content value, as reported by Bloomberg. The expansion, which was to be part of a 'Definitive Edition' set for release this year, was being developed collaboratively by Avalanche Software and Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, fans can look forward to a sequel currently in development.
Read more: Warner Bros. Cancels Planned ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Game Expansion (Bloomberg)
January 28
⚫︎ The Hogwarts Legacy community received exciting news from community manager Chandler Wood about official PC modding support, set to launch as a free update on January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, facilitating mod creation and installation through CurseForge. Exclusive to PC, this feature introduces new creative avenues such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests. However, it has disrupted existing unofficial mods, rendering many outdated and affecting character designs and gameplay tweaks.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 enthrall fans, having sold over 30 million copies since its 2023 launch. With a sequel still on the horizon, 2025 could mark a pivotal moment for the franchise with the potential release of an enhanced version on the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version faced hardware limitations, but a rumored definitive or director’s cut tailored for the next-generation console could offer a superior experience with added content to boost the game's allure.
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 shared insights into the massive success of Hogwarts Legacy, highlighting how it allowed fans to dive deep into 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 plans for further Harry Potter games, including the beta-testing Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and teased additional projects in the pipeline.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive Success Helps Greenlight More Harry Potter Games in the Future (Game8)