Hogwarts Legacy: Latest Updates and News

Hogwarts Legacy News

2025

April 2

⚫︎ Exciting news for fans of the wizarding world: Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant players on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This new version promises enhanced graphics and seamless world transitions, leveraging the Switch 2's advanced hardware for a more immersive experience. A standout feature is the introduction of full Joy-Con mouse support, which will allow for more precise spellcasting and control, enhancing the gameplay experience on this handheld-console hybrid.

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 amidst a larger corporate restructuring. The expansion, which was to be part of a 'Definitive Edition' set for release this year, was being developed by Avalanche Software in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Despite this setback, fans can look forward to a sequel that remains in the works.

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

January 28

⚫︎ The Hogwarts Legacy community received a boost with the announcement of official PC modding support, set to launch as a free update on January 30. This update introduces the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, enabling seamless mod creation and installation via CurseForge. While this exciting development is exclusive to PC, it opens up a realm of creative possibilities, from swapping broomsticks for dragons to adding custom quests. However, this update has disrupted existing unofficial mods, making many obsolete 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 spellbind fans, with sales exceeding 30 million copies since its 2023 debut. With a sequel still years away, 2025 might see the release of an enhanced version tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Switch version faced hardware constraints, but this rumored definitive or director’s cut could offer a vastly improved experience, possibly including new content to further enchant players.

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, highlighting how the game has allowed fans to delve deep into the Harry Potter universe. At the time, players had brewed 819 million potions, rescued 593 million magical beasts, and defeated 4.9 billion dark wizards. Haddad also confirmed Warner Bros.' commitment to expanding the Harry Potter gaming universe, mentioning Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions in beta and teasing other projects in the pipeline.

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