Hogwarts Legacy: Newest Developments

Latest Updates on Hogwarts Legacy

2025

April 2

• Hogwarts Legacy launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, featuring upgraded visuals and smoother open-world gameplay optimized for the hybrid console. The enhanced port leverages the Switch 2's improved hardware for better performance, with fully implemented Joy-Con mouse controls revolutionizing spell-casting precision.

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March 28

• Warner Bros. Discovery has shelved its planned Hogwarts Legacy expansion amid company-wide restructuring, per Bloomberg reports. The canceled DLC was originally targeting a "Definitive Edition" release in collaboration with Avalanche Software and Rocksteady Studios, though the core sequel remains in active development.

Also check out: Warner Bros. Scraps Hogwarts Legacy Expansion Plans (Bloomberg)

January 28

• Avalanche Software rolls out official modding tools for PC players on January 30, as confirmed by community manager Chandler Wood. The free update includes both a Creator Kit and integrated Mod Manager through CurseForge, enabling streamlined mod creation and installation. While unlocking creative potential (think dragon-riding or custom adventures), this official system has temporarily disrupted existing third-party mods, requiring community updates for compatibility.

Also check out: Hogwarts Legacy PC Gets Official Mod Support (Game8)

January 20

• With 30+ million copies sold since 2023, Hogwarts Legacy continues its magical momentum while fans await a proper sequel. Industry analysts speculate 2025 may bring a Switch 2-optimized version addressing the original Switch port's technical constraints, potentially bundled with bonus content as a definitive next-gen experience.

Also check out: What Hogwarts Legacy Could Bring to Nintendo Switch 2 (Screen Rant)

2024

January 9

• Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad revealed staggering player metrics to Variety: 819M potions brewed, 593M beasts rescued, and 4.9B dark wizards defeated. Beyond confirming the Quidditch Champions beta, Haddad teased multiple unannounced Wizarding World projects, all greenlit thanks to Legacy's unprecedented success.

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