
Hogwarts Legacy News
2025
April 2
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant Nintendo Switch 2 players on June 5, 2025. This version will leverage the Switch 2's advanced hardware to deliver enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, making your journey through the wizarding world smoother and more immersive. A highlight of this release is the introduction of full Joy-Con mouse support, which will enhance the precision of spellcasting and overall control.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy Magically Makes Its Way to The Nintendo Switch 2
March 28
⚫︎ Bloomberg has reported that Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a wider restructuring effort, citing concerns about content value. The expansion, which was intended to be part of a "Definitive Edition" set to release this year, was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy remains in the works.
Read more: Warner Bros. Cancels Planned ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Game Expansion
January 28
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy's community manager, Chandler Wood, announced the launch of official PC modding support on January 30, 2025, as part of a free update. This update introduces the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling players to create and install mods effortlessly through CurseForge. However, this feature remains exclusive to PC, leaving console players without official modding capabilities. This development has opened up new creative avenues for players, such as the ability to swap broomsticks for dragons and add custom quests, though it has also disrupted many existing unofficial mods, making them obsolete and affecting character designs and gameplay tweaks.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy PC Mod Support Comes as Part of Free Update
January 20
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy continues to enchant fans, boasting over 30 million copies sold since its launch in 2023. While a sequel is still years away, 2025 could mark a significant moment for the franchise with the potential release of an enhanced version on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version faced challenges due to hardware limitations, but a rumored definitive or director’s cut for the next-generation console might offer a richer experience, complete with additional content to further captivate players.
Read more: Nintendo Switch 2 Might Hold The Answer To Hogwarts Legacy’s 2025 Plans
2024
January 9
⚫︎ In a 2024 interview with Variety, Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad discussed the tremendous success of Hogwarts Legacy, highlighting how it has allowed fans to immerse themselves fully in the Harry Potter universe. By 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 ongoing plans for more Harry Potter games, including the then-beta phase of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and hinted at other projects in development.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive Success Helps Greenlight More Harry Potter Games in the Future