Hogwarts Legacy: Latest Updates

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 enhanced capabilities of the Switch 2, offering improved graphics and seamless world transitions. A highlight of this release is the introduction of full Joy-Con mouse support, enhancing spellcasting precision and overall gameplay control.

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

March 28

⚫︎ Bloomberg has revealed that Warner Bros. Discovery has scrapped a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a corporate restructuring, citing concerns about content value. The expansion, which was to be released as a Definitive Edition, was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, a sequel to the game is still 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 on January 30, 2025, as part of a free update. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, allowing seamless mod creation and installation through CurseForge. Although this feature is exclusive to PC, it opens up a realm of creative possibilities, such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests. However, it has also disrupted existing unofficial mods, making many of them incompatible with the new system.

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

January 20

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy has sold over 30 million copies since its launch in 2023, with a sequel still on the horizon. Speculation suggests that 2025 might see the release of an enhanced version for the Nintendo Switch 2, potentially offering a richer experience than the original Switch version, which was limited by hardware constraints. This rumored version could include additional content, further enhancing the game's allure.

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, Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad discussed the monumental success of Hogwarts Legacy, which allowed players to delve deeply into the Harry Potter universe. At that time, the community had brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and defeated 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad confirmed ongoing plans for more Harry Potter games, including the then-beta phase of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and teased additional projects in the pipeline.

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