Hogwarts Legacy News
2025
April 2
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy will make its enchanting debut on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, leveraging the Switch 2's advanced hardware for a richer, more immersive experience in the wizarding world. A notable feature is the full Joy-Con mouse support, enabling more precise spellcasting and gameplay control.
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 as part of a larger restructuring effort, citing concerns about the content's value. The expansion was intended to be released as a "Definitive Edition" this year, developed by Avalanche Software with assistance from Rocksteady Studios. While the expansion is no more, fans can look forward to a sequel that remains in development.
Read more: Warner Bros. Cancels Planned ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Game Expansion (Bloomberg)
January 28
⚫︎ Chandler Wood, the community manager for Hogwarts Legacy, announced the introduction of official PC modding support through a free update set to launch on January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, integrated with CurseForge, to facilitate easy mod creation and installation. However, this feature is PC-exclusive, leaving console players without official modding options. The update has also affected existing unofficial mods, rendering many obsolete and disrupting customizations like character designs and gameplay tweaks.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy PC Mod Support Comes as Part of Free Update (Game8)
January 20
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy has sold over 30 million copies since its 2023 launch, continuing to enchant players worldwide. With a sequel still on the horizon, 2025 may bring a refined version of the game to the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version was limited by hardware constraints, but a potential definitive or director’s cut for the next-gen console could offer enhanced gameplay and additional content to further captivate fans.
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, noting how it allowed fans to dive deeply into the Harry Potter universe. By the time of the interview, players had brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and vanquished 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad confirmed the company's commitment to expanding the Harry Potter gaming universe, mentioning Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, then in beta, and hinting at other projects in the pipeline.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive Success Helps Greenlight More Harry Potter Games in the Future (Game8)
