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 tailored for the handheld-console hybrid. Leveraging the upgraded hardware of the Switch 2, this version promises a smoother and more immersive dive into the wizarding world. A notable addition is the full Joy-Con mouse support, enhancing the precision of spellcasting and overall control.

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

March 28

⚫︎ Bloomberg reports that Warner Bros. Discovery has pulled the plug on a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader restructuring, citing concerns over the content's value. The expansion, intended to be part of a "Definitive Edition" launch this year, was being developed by Avalanche Software alongside Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, a sequel is still in the works.

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

January 28

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy's community manager, Chandler Wood, announced the launch of official PC modding support as part of a free update on January 30. This update introduces the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling seamless mod creation and installation through CurseForge. However, this feature is exclusive to PC, leaving console players without official modding support. While this opens up new creative avenues—such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests—it has disrupted existing unofficial mods. Previously, PC players relied on third-party mods for customization, but the update has made many of these outdated, affecting character designs and gameplay tweaks.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 continues to cast its spell over fans, boasting sales of over 30 million copies since its 2023 launch, though a sequel remains years away. 2025 could be pivotal for the franchise, with whispers of an enhanced version tailored for 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 significantly improved experience, complete with additional content to further enrich 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 highlighted Hogwarts Legacy's monumental success, noting how the game allowed fans to fully immerse themselves in the Harry Potter universe. By the time of the interview, players had brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and defeated 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad confirmed Warner Bros.' commitment to expanding the Harry Potter gaming universe, mentioning Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, which was in beta, and hinting at additional projects in development.

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