Hogwarts Legacy News
2025
April 2
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant Nintendo Switch 2 players on June 5, 2025. This version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, fully leveraging the Switch 2's advanced hardware for a more immersive journey through the wizarding world. A notable addition is the full Joy-Con mouse support, which will enhance spellcasting precision and overall control, making your magical adventures smoother and more engaging.
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 broader restructuring effort, citing concerns over content value. The expansion was initially slated to be part of a "Definitive Edition" this year, developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, fans can look forward to a sequel that remains in the works.
Read more: Warner Bros. Cancels Planned ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Game Expansion (Bloomberg)
January 28
⚫︎ Chandler Wood, the community manager for Hogwarts Legacy, has announced the introduction of official PC modding support, rolling out as a free update on January 30. This update will include the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, facilitating easy mod creation and installation through CurseForge. However, this feature is exclusive to PC users, leaving console players without official modding options. While this update paves the way for exciting new possibilities, such as riding dragons instead of broomsticks and crafting custom quests, it has also caused disruptions to existing unofficial mods. Prior to this, PC players relied on third-party mods for customization, but many of these have now become outdated, affecting character designs and gameplay tweaks.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy PC Mod Support Comes as Part of Free Update (Game8)
January 20
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy has continued to enchant gamers, surpassing 30 million copies sold since its 2023 debut. With a sequel still on the horizon, 2025 could be a pivotal year for the franchise. There's buzz about a potentially enhanced version tailored for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Given the original Switch's hardware constraints, this rumored definitive or director’s cut could offer a significantly improved experience, complete with additional content to further enrich the magical world of Hogwarts.
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 celebrated the monumental success of Hogwarts Legacy, highlighting how it allowed fans to dive deep into the Harry Potter universe. At the time of the interview, players had concocted 819 million potions, saved 593 million magical creatures, and vanquished 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad also shared that Warner Bros. was gearing up for more Harry Potter games, including the beta-testing Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and teased other exciting projects in the pipeline.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive Success Helps Greenlight More Harry Potter Games in the Future (Game8)
