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Hogwarts Legacy News

2025

April 2

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant Nintendo Switch 2 owners on June 5, 2025. This eagerly awaited version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, leveraging the Switch 2's advanced hardware for a more immersive wizarding experience. A highlight of this release is the introduction of full Joy-Con mouse support, enhancing precision in spellcasting and gameplay 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 decided to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader corporate restructuring. The expansion, which was to be released as a "Definitive Edition," was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Despite this cancellation, 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

⚫︎ The Hogwarts Legacy community received exciting news from community manager Chandler Wood, announcing official PC modding support through a free update on January 30. This update introduces the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, facilitating seamless mod creation and installation via CurseForge. Exclusive to PC, this feature opens up a world of creative possibilities, such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests. However, it has disrupted existing unofficial mods, leaving many outdated and affecting character designs and gameplay tweaks.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's continued success is evident with over 30 million copies sold since its 2023 launch. As fans eagerly await a sequel, 2025 holds potential with the anticipated release on the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version faced challenges due to hardware limitations, but the upcoming definitive or director's cut could offer an enhanced experience with new content, further enriching the magical journey.

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

2024

January 9

⚫︎ Reflecting on Hogwarts Legacy's remarkable success in a 2024 interview with Variety, Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad highlighted the game's ability to immerse players deeply in the Harry Potter universe. At the time, players had brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and defeated 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad confirmed plans for additional Harry Potter games, including the beta of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and hinted at more projects in development.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive Success Helps Greenlight More Harry Potter Games in the Future (Game8)