WB Reportedly Cancels Unannounced Hogwarts Legacy Paid DLC

According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Warner Bros. has canceled an unannounced paid DLC for the popular game, Hogwarts Legacy. The planned story expansion was set to launch this year alongside a "Definitive Edition" of the game. However, Warner Bros. decided to pull the plug on the DLC this week, citing concerns that the content volume did not justify the proposed price, as per Bloomberg's sources. Warner Bros. did not respond to Bloomberg's request for comment on this matter.

This decision comes at a time when Warner Bros. is undergoing significant restructuring within its gaming division due to financial challenges. Earlier this year, the company canceled its planned Wonder Woman game and shut down the studio behind it, Monolith Productions, as well as WB San Diego and the studio responsible for MultiVersus, Player First Games. Additionally, Warner Bros. laid off employees at Rocksteady Studios just last September.

Despite these setbacks, Warner Bros. continues to emphasize the importance of Hogwarts Legacy and the broader Harry Potter franchise within its portfolio. The company has stated that a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is "one of the biggest priorities," focusing on developing fewer but more significant franchises. The original game has achieved remarkable success, selling over 30 million copies.