⚫︎ Exciting new job listings from Warner Bros. Discovery and Avalanche Software indicate they're hiring for an "Online Multiplayer RPG." This has sparked speculation that the project might be the much-anticipated sequel to Hogwarts Legacy. The roles listed focus on key elements such as player progression, in-game economies, crafting, and monetization, hinting at a large-scale RPG development. Although there's no direct confirmation linking these positions to Hogwarts Legacy 2, the job listings have reignited hope among fans, especially after the reported cancellation of the original game's DLC last March.
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⚫︎ Warner Bros. Interactive has officially announced that a sequel to the blockbuster Hogwarts Legacy is in the works. This sequel will be intricately connected to the upcoming Harry Potter TV series set to launch on HBO in 2026. The game, which has already sold over 30 million copies since its 2023 release, aims to bridge its 1800s setting with the modern timeline of the series through shared themes and narrative elements. Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad stressed the collaborative effort with Warner Bros. Television to weave a cohesive narrative across both platforms, highlighting the game's crucial role in rekindling fan engagement with the Wizarding World.
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⚫︎ After a wave of speculation, Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed the development of a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy. This was revealed by CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels at the Bank of America’s 2024 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference. Wiedenfels described the sequel as a top priority for the company's future strategy, emphasizing its pivotal role in driving growth for Warner Bros.' gaming division.
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⚫︎ Speculation about Hogwarts Legacy 2 intensified in 2024 with a job listing for a Senior Producer at Avalanche Software, pointing towards a new open-world action RPG. This move confirmed the franchise's expansion plans, especially following comments from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's president, David Haddad, who had previously hinted at future projects within the Wizarding World.
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