Hogwarts Legacy News
2025
April 2
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant players on the Nintendo Switch 2, launching on June 5, 2025. This new version will leverage the Switch 2's advanced hardware, offering enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions for a more immersive experience in the wizarding world. A notable feature is the addition of full Joy-Con mouse support, enhancing spellcasting precision and control.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy Magically Makes Its Way to The Nintendo Switch 2
March 28
⚫︎ Bloomberg reports that Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a company-wide restructuring, focusing on content value. The expansion, part of a "Definitive Edition" set for this year, was being developed by Avalanche Software with assistance from 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
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. The update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, allowing players to craft and install mods easily through CurseForge. This update, exclusive to PC, introduces new creative avenues like custom quests and unique broomstick designs, although it has disrupted existing unofficial mods.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy PC Mod Support Comes as Part of Free Update
January 20
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy continues to thrill fans, having surpassed 30 million copies sold since its 2023 debut. With a sequel likely years away, 2025 might bring an enhanced version to the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch struggled with the game's demands, but a potential director's cut for the new console could offer a significantly improved experience, complete with additional content.
Read more: Nintendo Switch 2 Might Hold The Answer To Hogwarts Legacy’s 2025 Plans
2024
January 9
⚫︎ In a 2024 interview with Variety, Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad celebrated Hogwarts Legacy's success, highlighting how it allowed fans to dive deep into the Harry Potter universe. At that time, players had crafted 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and vanquished 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad confirmed ongoing projects, including Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions in beta, and teased more games on the horizon.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive Success Helps Greenlight More Harry Potter Games in the Future
