Hogwarts Legacy: Latest Updates and News

Hogwarts Legacy News

2025

April 2

⚫︎ Get ready to immerse yourself in the magical world of Hogwarts Legacy on the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch on June 5, 2025. This version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, leveraging the Switch 2's upgraded hardware for a smoother and more engaging experience. A standout feature is the introduction of full Joy-Con mouse support, which will revolutionize spellcasting and control precision.

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

March 28

⚫︎ According to Bloomberg, Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to cancel a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy as part of a broader restructuring effort, citing concerns about content value. The expansion was initially slated to be part of a "Definitive Edition" this year, developed collaboratively by Avalanche Software and Rocksteady Studios. Despite this cancellation, a sequel to the game 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, has announced that official PC modding support will 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 via CurseForge. While this is a boon for PC players, console users will not have access to this official modding support. This update has led to the obsolescence of many existing unofficial mods, affecting character designs and gameplay tweaks that players had customized.

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

January 20

⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy has sold over 30 million copies since its launch in 2023, with a sequel still on the horizon. 2025 might bring an enhanced version of the game to the Nintendo Switch 2, addressing the original Switch's hardware limitations. This rumored definitive or director’s cut could offer a superior gaming experience, potentially including additional content to enrich the already captivating gameplay.

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 discussed the monumental success of Hogwarts Legacy, highlighting its role in allowing fans to dive deep into 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 also confirmed ongoing plans for more Harry Potter games, including the beta release of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, and teased other projects in development.

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