WB Reportedly Cancels Unannounced Hogwarts Legacy Paid DLC

According to a recent Bloomberg report, Warner Bros. has canceled an unannounced paid DLC for the popular game, Hogwarts Legacy. The planned story expansion was set to be released this year, alongside a "Definitive Edition" of the game. Sources cited by Bloomberg indicate that the decision to cancel stemmed from concerns that the content volume did not justify the proposed price point. Warner Bros. chose not to comment on the report when approached by Bloomberg.

This cancellation comes at a time when Warner Bros. is undergoing significant restructuring within its gaming division, driven by financial challenges. Earlier this year, the company also canceled its planned Wonder Woman game and shut down the developer, Monolith Productions, as well as WB San Diego and the MultiVersus studio, Player First Games. Additionally, layoffs occurred at Rocksteady Studios just last September.

Despite these setbacks, Warner Bros. continues to emphasize the importance of Hogwarts Legacy and the Harry Potter franchise as key assets. The company has publicly stated that a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is "one of the biggest priorities," aligning with its strategy to focus on fewer, yet larger, franchises. The original game has been a massive success, selling over 30 million copies worldwide.