Hogwarts Legacy: Latest Updates

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 new version leverages the advanced capabilities of the Switch 2 for a more fluid and immersive experience in the magical realm. A notable addition is the full Joy-Con mouse support, enabling players to enjoy more precise spellcasting and control.

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

March 28

⚫︎ According to Bloomberg, Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader corporate restructuring, due to concerns about the value of the content. The expansion was initially slated to be part of a "Definitive Edition" release this year, developed in collaboration between Avalanche Software and Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, a sequel to the game remains in the works.

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

January 28

⚫︎ Chandler Wood, the community manager for Hogwarts Legacy, announced the launch of official PC modding support with a free update set for January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, allowing players to craft and integrate mods effortlessly through CurseForge. This feature is exclusive to PC users, leaving console players without official modding options. The update has opened up new avenues for creativity, such as replacing broomsticks with dragons and adding custom quests, but it has also disrupted existing unofficial mods, making many outdated and breaking custom character designs and gameplay modifications.

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

January 20

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy continues to enthrall fans, having surpassed 30 million copies sold since its 2023 launch, with a sequel still on the horizon. The year 2025 could be pivotal for the franchise, with rumors suggesting an enhanced version might be released on the Nintendo Switch 2. Given the limitations of the original Switch version, this rumored definitive or director’s cut could offer a significantly improved experience, possibly including new content to further enrich the game.

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, discussed the overwhelming success of Hogwarts Legacy. He highlighted how the game enabled fans to dive 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 confirmed ongoing plans for additional Harry Potter games, including the then-beta phase of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and teased other projects in development.

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