WB Reportedly Cancels Unannounced Hogwarts Legacy Paid DLC

According to a recent Bloomberg report, Warner Bros. has canceled an unannounced paid DLC for the popular Harry Potter adventure game, Hogwarts Legacy. The planned story expansion was slated to launch this year in tandem with a "Definitive Edition" of the game. However, the decision to cancel came this week, with sources citing that "the amount of content was not substantial enough to justify the price being considered." Warner Bros. declined to comment on the matter when approached by Bloomberg.

This cancellation comes amidst a period of significant restructuring within Warner Bros.' gaming division, driven by ongoing financial challenges. Earlier this year, the company made the tough call to cancel its anticipated Wonder Woman game, leading to the closure of Monolith Productions, the studio behind the project. Additionally, WB San Diego and the MultiVersus developer, Player First Games, were also shut down. In a further move to cut costs, layoffs occurred at Rocksteady Studios just last September.

Despite these setbacks, Warner Bros. continues to emphasize the importance of Hogwarts Legacy and the broader Harry Potter franchise. The company has publicly stated that a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is "one of the biggest priorities," signaling a strategic shift towards investing in fewer but larger franchises. The original game has enjoyed immense success, selling over 30 million copies worldwide.