Hogwarts Legacy: Latest Updates

Hogwarts Legacy News

2025

April 2

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant players on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, fully leveraging the Switch 2's advanced hardware for a richer experience in the wizarding world. A standout feature is the inclusion of full Joy-Con mouse support, which offers more precise spellcasting and improved control, enhancing the overall gameplay.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy Magically Makes Its Way to The Nintendo Switch 2 (Game8)

March 28

⚫︎ According to Bloomberg, Warner Bros. Discovery has opted to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader corporate restructuring, focusing on content value concerns. The expansion, originally slated for release in a Definitive Edition, was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. While the expansion is off the table, a sequel remains in the works, promising more adventures in the magical realm.

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

January 28

⚫︎ Chandler Wood, the community manager for Hogwarts Legacy, announced that official PC modding support will be introduced via a free update on January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, allowing seamless mod creation and installation through CurseForge. Exclusively for PC, this feature opens up new avenues for creativity, such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests. However, it has disrupted existing unofficial mods, making many of them 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 enthrall its audience, boasting sales of over 30 million copies since its 2023 launch. As fans eagerly await a sequel, 2025 might bring a new chapter with the game's release on the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version faced challenges due to hardware limitations, but a potential definitive or director’s cut for the next-generation console could offer a vastly improved experience with added content, further enhancing the game's allure.

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 massive success of Hogwarts Legacy, highlighting how it enabled fans to dive deep into the Harry Potter universe. At the time, players had concocted 819 million potions, saved 593 million magical creatures, and vanquished 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad also confirmed ongoing plans for additional Harry Potter games, including the beta of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and hinted at other exciting projects in development.

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