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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 version leverages the Switch 2's advanced hardware, promising a smoother, more immersive journey through the wizarding world. A highlight of this release is the introduction of full Joy-Con mouse support, enhancing the precision of spellcasting and overall control.

March 28

⚫︎ According to Bloomberg, Warner Bros. Discovery has scrapped a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amidst a larger restructuring effort, due to 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 is still on the horizon.

January 28

⚫︎ Chandler Wood, the community manager for Hogwarts Legacy, announced the launch of official PC modding support through a free update on January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling seamless mod creation and installation via CurseForge. However, this feature is PC-exclusive, leaving console players without official modding capabilities. While this update opens up new creative avenues, such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests, it has disrupted existing unofficial mods, rendering many outdated and breaking various character designs and gameplay tweaks.

January 20

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy continues to enchant fans, having sold over 30 million copies since its 2023 launch. With a sequel still years away, 2025 could mark a significant milestone for the franchise with the potential release of an enhanced version on the upcoming 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 superior experience, complete with additional content to further captivate players.

2024

January 9

⚫︎ In a 2024 interview with Variety, Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad discussed the phenomenal success of Hogwarts Legacy, highlighting how it allowed fans to deeply engage with the Harry Potter universe. At the time, players had brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and defeated 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad confirmed plans for more Harry Potter games, including Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, which was in beta, and hinted at other projects in the pipeline.