Hogwarts Legacy 2: Latest Updates and News

Hogwarts Legacy 2 News

2025

April 14

• New Job Listings Spark Speculation: Recent job openings from Warner Bros. Discovery and Avalanche Software for an "Online Multiplayer RPG" have ignited rumors about a potential sequel to Hogwarts Legacy. These roles, focusing on player progression, in-game economies, crafting, and monetization, indicate a major RPG project in the works. Although no official statement confirms the connection to Hogwarts Legacy, these developments come after the reported cancellation of the original game's DLC in March of the previous year.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy Studio Working on 'Online Multiplayer RPG' (Game Rant)

2024

November 6

• Sequel Confirmed with HBO Series Tie-In: Warner Bros. Interactive has officially announced the development of a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy, which will be intricately linked to the upcoming Harry Potter TV series on HBO, slated for a 2026 release. This sequel, building on the success of the original game that sold over 30 million copies since 2023, will weave its 1800s narrative into the modern timeline of the series through shared themes and storytelling. Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad emphasized the collaborative effort with Warner Bros. Television to craft a cohesive narrative, aiming to rekindle fan engagement with the Wizarding World.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy 2 Ties With Harry Potter HBO Series Confirmed (Game8)

September 5

• Warner Bros. Confirms Sequel as Top Priority: After weeks of speculation, Warner Bros. Discovery officially announced their plans for a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy. At the Bank of America’s 2024 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference, CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels underscored the sequel's importance to Warner Bros.’ gaming division's growth strategy, labeling it as a major focus for the company.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy 2 is One of the Biggest Priorities for WB Games (Game8)

August 4

• Speculation Intensifies with Job Listing: The buzz around Hogwarts Legacy 2 intensified in August 2024 with a job listing for a Senior Producer at Avalanche Software, hinting at a new open-world action RPG. This move reinforced the franchise’s expansion plans, following comments from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s president, David Haddad, about future projects in the Wizarding World.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy 2 Speculation Rages With New Job Listing (Game8)