According to a recent Bloomberg report, Warner Bros. has canceled an unannounced paid DLC for the popular game, Hogwarts Legacy. The planned story expansion was set to launch this year, alongside a "Definitive Edition" of the game. However, the decision to cancel came this week, reportedly because the content volume was deemed insufficient to justify the price tag being considered. Warner Bros. did not respond to Bloomberg's request for comment on the matter.
This cancellation comes at a time when Warner Bros. is undergoing significant restructuring within its gaming division, driven by ongoing financial challenges. Earlier this year, the company canceled its anticipated Wonder Woman game and shut down the studio behind it, Monolith Productions, along with WB San Diego and the MultiVersus studio, Player First Games. Additionally, last September, Warner Bros. laid off employees at Rocksteady, another one of its studios.
Despite these setbacks, Warner Bros. continues to emphasize the importance of Hogwarts Legacy and the Harry Potter franchise as key assets. The company has affirmed that a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is "one of the biggest priorities," reflecting its strategy to focus on fewer but larger franchises. The original game has achieved remarkable success, selling over 30 million copies.