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Hogwarts Legacy News

2025

April 2

⚫︎ Exciting news for Nintendo Switch 2 fans: Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant players on this new platform on June 5, 2025. This version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, taking full advantage of the Switch 2's upgraded hardware for a smoother and more immersive wizarding experience. A standout feature is the introduction of full Joy-Con mouse support, enabling more precise spellcasting and enhanced control, making your magical journey even more captivating.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy Magically Makes Its Way to The Nintendo Switch 2

March 28

⚫︎ Bloomberg has reported that Warner Bros. Discovery has made the decision to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader restructuring effort, citing concerns over content value. The expansion was intended to be part of a "Definitive Edition" set to launch this year, developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. While this news may disappoint fans, a sequel to the game remains in the works, promising more adventures in the magical world.

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

January 28

⚫︎ Chandler Wood, the community manager for Hogwarts Legacy, has announced the launch of official PC modding support as part of a free update rolling out on January 30. This update introduces the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling seamless mod creation and installation via CurseForge. While this opens up a realm of new creative possibilities for PC players, such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests, it has disrupted existing unofficial mods. Console players, unfortunately, will not benefit from this update, and many PC mods have become outdated, affecting character designs and gameplay tweaks.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy PC Mod Support Comes as Part of Free Update

January 20

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy continues to enchant fans worldwide, having sold over 30 million copies since its release in 2023. With a sequel likely still years away, 2025 could be a pivotal year for the franchise. Rumors suggest that an enhanced version of the game might be released for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, addressing the original Switch's hardware limitations. This potential definitive or director's cut could offer a superior experience with additional content, further enhancing the game's allure.

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 the monumental success of Hogwarts Legacy, highlighting how the game enabled 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 also confirmed plans for additional Harry Potter games, including Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, which was in beta, and hinted at more projects in the pipeline, promising continued magical adventures.

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