Hogwarts Legacy: Latest Updates and News

Hogwarts Legacy News

2025

April 2

⚫︎ Exciting news for Nintendo fans: Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, making the most of the Switch 2’s advanced hardware. Players can look forward to a more immersive experience in the wizarding world, highlighted by the innovative full Joy-Con mouse support for more precise spellcasting and control.

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

March 28

⚫︎ Bloomberg reports a significant shift for Hogwarts Legacy, as Warner Bros. Discovery has canceled a planned expansion amid a broader restructuring. The expansion was set to be part of a "Definitive Edition" slated for this year, developed by Avalanche Software with assistance from Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, a sequel remains in the pipeline.

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

January 28

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy fans on PC have something to celebrate with the announcement of official modding support, rolling out as a free update on January 30. This update introduces the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, integrating with CurseForge for seamless mod creation and installation. While this opens up a world of creative possibilities, such as riding dragons instead of broomsticks and adding custom quests, it has disrupted existing unofficial mods. Prior to this update, third-party mods were the norm, but now many are outdated, affecting character designs and gameplay tweaks.

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

January 20

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy's enduring popularity is evident with over 30 million copies sold since its 2023 launch. As fans eagerly await a sequel, 2025 might bring a new chapter with a potentially enhanced version for the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version faced hardware limitations, but a rumored definitive or director’s cut for the next-generation console could offer a richer experience, including new content to deepen the game's allure.

Read more: Nintendo Switch 2 Might Hold The Answer To Hogwarts Legacy’s 2025 Plans (Screen Rant)

2024

January 9

⚫︎ Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad shared insights on Hogwarts Legacy's phenomenal success in a 2024 Variety interview. He highlighted the game's ability to immerse players in the Harry Potter universe, with staggering in-game achievements such as brewing 819 million potions, rescuing 593 million magical beasts, and defeating 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad also confirmed ongoing projects, including Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions in beta, and hinted at more Harry Potter games on the horizon.

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