Hogwarts Legacy: Latest Updates and News

Hogwarts Legacy News

2025

April 2

⚫︎ Exciting news for fans of Hogwarts Legacy: the game is set to enchant the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This new version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, leveraging the Switch 2’s upgraded hardware for a more immersive experience in the wizarding world. A standout feature is the full Joy-Con mouse support, enabling more precise spellcasting and enhanced control.

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, as reported by Bloomberg. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort, focusing on content value. The expansion, which was to be released as a Definitive Edition this year, was being developed by Avalanche Software with assistance from Rocksteady Studios. Despite this cancellation, fans can look forward to a sequel still in the works.

Read more: Warner Bros. Cancels Planned ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Game Expansion (Bloomberg)

January 28

⚫︎ The Hogwarts Legacy community received a thrilling update from community manager Chandler Wood: official PC modding support is set to launch on January 30 as a free update. This update introduces the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling players to craft and install mods effortlessly through CurseForge. This feature, however, is exclusive to PC, leaving console players without official modding options. While this opens up a realm of creative possibilities, such as transforming broomsticks into dragons and adding custom quests, it has also disrupted existing unofficial mods, making many obsolete 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 spellbind fans, surpassing 30 million copies sold since its 2023 debut. While a sequel remains on the distant horizon, 2025 could be pivotal for the franchise. Rumors suggest an enhanced version might be released on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, potentially overcoming the hardware constraints of the original Switch. This rumored definitive or director’s cut could include additional content, promising a richer experience for players.

Read more: Nintendo Switch 2 Might Hold The Answer To Hogwarts Legacy’s 2025 Plans (Screen Rant)

2024

January 9

⚫︎ Reflecting on the monumental success of Hogwarts Legacy in a 2024 interview with Variety, Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad highlighted how the game allowed fans to dive deep into the Harry Potter universe. At 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 ongoing plans for more Harry Potter games, including the then-beta testing of 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)