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 for 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

⚫︎ Bloomberg reports that Warner Bros. Discovery has canceled a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader restructuring, citing concerns over content value. The expansion, intended as a "Definitive Edition," 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, announced the launch of official PC modding support on January 30, 2025, as part of a free update. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling seamless mod creation and installation via CurseForge. However, this feature is exclusive to PC, leaving console players without official modding support. While this update opens up new creative avenues, such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests, it has disrupted existing unofficial mods, rendering many outdated and breaking character designs and gameplay tweaks.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, having sold over 30 million copies since its 2023 release. With a sequel likely years away, 2025 could be pivotal for the franchise, as an enhanced version may be released on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version faced hardware limitations, but a rumored definitive or director’s cut for the next-generation console could offer a superior experience with additional content, further enhancing 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 discussed the massive success of Hogwarts Legacy, highlighting how it allowed fans to immerse themselves in the Harry Potter universe. At the time, players had brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and defeated 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad confirmed plans for more Harry Potter games, including Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, which was in beta, and hinted at additional projects in development.

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