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 harnesses the power of the Switch 2's upgraded hardware to deliver enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, elevating the wizarding experience. A notable feature is the full Joy-Con mouse support, which promises more precise spellcasting and control, allowing players to immerse themselves fully in the magical world.

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

March 28

⚫︎ Bloomberg reports that Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader restructuring, due to concerns about the content's value. The expansion, which was set to be part of a "Definitive Edition" this year, was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, fans can look forward to a sequel still in the works.

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

January 28

⚫︎ The Hogwarts Legacy community received exciting news from Chandler Wood, the game's community manager, announcing official PC modding support arriving as a free update on January 30. This update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling seamless mod creation and installation through CurseForge. Although exclusive to PC, this development opens up vast creative avenues for players, such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests. However, it has disrupted existing unofficial mods, rendering many outdated and affecting character designs and gameplay tweaks.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 enchant its fanbase, having sold over 30 million copies since its 2023 debut. As the sequel remains on the horizon, 2025 might bring a significant update for the franchise with the release of an enhanced version on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version faced hardware limitations, but the anticipated definitive or director's cut for the next-generation console could offer a richer experience, complete with additional content to deepen 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 celebrated Hogwarts Legacy's monumental success, noting how the game has enabled fans to dive deep into the Harry Potter universe. At the time of the interview, players had crafted 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and vanquished 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad confirmed Warner Bros.' commitment to expanding the Harry Potter gaming universe, mentioning Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions in beta and teasing additional projects in development.

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