Hogwarts Legacy: Latest Updates

Hogwarts Legacy News

2025

April 2

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant Nintendo Switch 2 players on June 5, 2025, with enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions. This new iteration will leverage the Switch 2's advanced hardware for a more fluid and immersive journey through the wizarding world. A notable addition is the full Joy-Con mouse support, which promises more precise spellcasting and enhanced control.

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

March 28

⚫︎ According to Bloomberg, Warner Bros. Discovery has pulled the plug on a planned Hogwarts Legacy expansion amidst a corporate restructuring, citing concerns about content value. The expansion was meant to be part of a 'Definitive Edition' set for release this year and was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, a sequel is still in the works.

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

January 28

⚫︎ Chandler Wood, the community manager for Hogwarts Legacy, revealed that official PC modding support will be introduced as a free update on January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling seamless modding through CurseForge. While this exciting development is exclusive to PC users, it allows for innovative modifications like dragon-riding and custom quests. However, it has impacted existing unofficial mods, causing disruptions to previously customized character designs and gameplay tweaks.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy PC Mod Support Comes as Part of Free Update (Game8)

January 20

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy has captured the hearts of millions, selling over 30 million copies since its 2023 launch. As fans eagerly await a sequel, 2025 might bring a new chapter with an enhanced version tailored for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This rumored definitive or director's cut aims to overcome the original Switch's hardware constraints, potentially including additional content to further enrich the magical experience.

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 immense success of Hogwarts Legacy, highlighting how it allowed fans to dive deeper 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 teased future projects, including the beta phase of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and other developments in the pipeline.

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