Hogwarts Legacy: Latest Updates and News

Hogwarts Legacy News

2025

April 2

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant Nintendo Switch 2 players on June 5, 2025. This release promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, leveraging the Switch 2's superior hardware for a richer experience in the wizarding world. A highlight of this version is the introduction of full Joy-Con mouse support, enhancing precision in spellcasting and overall 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 opted to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader restructuring effort, focusing on content value. The anticipated Definitive Edition DLC, which was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios, has been scrapped. However, fans can look forward to a sequel currently in development.

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

January 28

⚫︎ Chandler Wood, the community manager for Hogwarts Legacy, announced that official PC modding support would be available as part of a free update on January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling seamless mod creation and installation through CurseForge. While this enhances the PC experience, it's not available for console users. The update has disrupted some existing unofficial mods, making them obsolete and affecting character designs and gameplay tweaks.

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

January 20

⚫︎ Since its 2023 launch, Hogwarts Legacy has sold over 30 million copies, captivating fans worldwide. With a sequel on the horizon, 2025 could mark a significant milestone with the potential release of an enhanced version on the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version faced hardware limitations, but a rumored definitive or director’s cut could offer a more refined experience, possibly including new content to enrich the magical journey.

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 celebrated the monumental success of Hogwarts Legacy, highlighting how the game has allowed fans to dive deeper into the Harry Potter universe. By the time of the interview, players had crafted 819 million potions, saved 593 million magical creatures, and vanquished 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad also confirmed ongoing development of more Harry Potter games, including the beta release of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and teased other projects in the pipeline.

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