Hogwarts Legacy: Latest Updates and News

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 version leverages the Switch 2's upgraded hardware for a smoother, more immersive journey through the wizarding world. A notable addition is the full Joy-Con mouse support, enhancing precision in spellcasting and overall control.

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

March 28

⚫︎ Bloomberg reports that Warner Bros. Discovery has canceled a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader restructuring, due to concerns over content value. The expansion, initially slated for a Definitive Edition release, was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Although the expansion is off the table, a sequel is still in the works.

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

January 28

⚫︎ Official PC modding support for Hogwarts Legacy was announced by community manager Chandler Wood, set to launch as a free update on January 30. This update introduces the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling seamless mod creation and installation via CurseForge, exclusively for PC users. This move, while opening up new creative avenues such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests, has disrupted existing unofficial mods. Prior to this, PC players utilized third-party mods for customization, but many are now outdated and incompatible with the new update.

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

January 20

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy continues to enchant fans, having sold over 30 million copies since its 2023 debut. While a sequel might be years away, 2025 could mark a significant moment for the franchise with the potential release of an enhanced version for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version struggled with hardware limitations, but a rumored definitive or director’s cut could offer a vastly improved experience, complete with additional content to further captivate players.

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 discussed the monumental success of Hogwarts Legacy, highlighting how it allows 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 Warner Bros.' plans for more Harry Potter games, including Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, which was in beta, and teased additional projects in development.

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