Hogwarts Legacy News
2025
April 2
⚫︎ Exciting news for fans of the wizarding world: Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant players on the Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025. This new version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, making full use of the Switch 2's advanced hardware for a smoother, more immersive experience. One of the most anticipated features is the introduction of full Joy-Con mouse support, enabling players to cast spells with unprecedented precision and control.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy Magically Makes Its Way to The Nintendo Switch 2 (Game8)
March 28
⚫︎ In a surprising move, Bloomberg reports that Warner Bros. Discovery has canceled a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader restructuring effort. The decision was based on concerns about the content's value. The expansion, which was to be part of a "Definitive Edition" set to launch this year, was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, fans can take heart as a sequel to the game remains in development.
Read more: Warner Bros. Cancels Planned ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Game Expansion (Bloomberg)
January 28
⚫︎ The Hogwarts Legacy community received a thrilling update from Chandler Wood, the game's community manager, announcing official PC modding support. This feature will be available as part of a free update on January 30, introducing the Creator Kit and Mod Manager. These tools, accessible via CurseForge, will enable players to craft and integrate mods effortlessly. While this update opens up new avenues for creativity—such as transforming broomsticks into dragons or crafting custom quests—it is exclusive to PC users. Unfortunately, this has led to disruptions in existing unofficial mods, rendering many outdated and breaking various character designs and gameplay tweaks that PC players had previously enjoyed.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy PC Mod Support Comes as Part of Free Update (Game8)
January 20
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy continues to enchant players worldwide, boasting sales of over 30 million copies since its 2023 release. With a sequel still years away, 2025 might bring a significant update to the franchise. Rumors suggest an enhanced version of the game could be released for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Given the hardware limitations of the original Switch, this new version—potentially a definitive or director's cut—could offer a superior gaming experience, complete with additional content to further captivate fans.
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, David Haddad, President of Warner Bros. Interactive, shared insights into the massive success of Hogwarts Legacy. He highlighted how the game enabled fans to delve deeply into the Harry Potter universe, noting that players had brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and vanquished 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad also revealed that Warner Bros. was committed to expanding the Harry Potter gaming universe, with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions in beta at the time and more projects in the pipeline.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive Success Helps Greenlight More Harry Potter Games in the Future (Game8)