⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy is set to enchant Nintendo Switch 2 players on June 5, 2025. This version leverages the Switch 2's enhanced hardware for improved graphics and seamless world transitions, offering a more immersive journey through the wizarding world. A standout feature is the full Joy-Con mouse support, enabling more precise spellcasting and control.
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⚫︎ Bloomberg reveals that Warner Bros. Discovery has canceled a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy amid a broader restructuring, citing content value concerns. The expansion was to be part of a Definitive Edition
and was being developed by Avalanche Software with Rocksteady Studios. Although the expansion is canceled, a sequel is still in the works.
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⚫︎ Chandler Wood, the Hogwarts Legacy community manager, announced the introduction of official PC modding support through a free update on January 30. The update includes the Creator Kit and Mod Manager, allowing seamless mod creation and installation via CurseForge. This feature is exclusive to PC, impacting existing unofficial mods. While it opens up new creative avenues, such as swapping broomsticks for dragons and adding custom quests, it has also disrupted many existing mods.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy PC Mod Support Comes as Part of Free Update
⚫︎ Hogwarts Legacy has sold over 30 million copies since its 2023 launch, and fans are eagerly awaiting more content. The game could see a significant update on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, potentially offering an enhanced version that overcomes the original Switch's hardware limitations. This could include additional content to enrich the gaming experience.
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⚫︎ In a 2024 interview with Variety, Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad highlighted the success of Hogwarts Legacy, noting how it allowed fans to deeply engage with 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 confirmed ongoing plans for more Harry Potter games, including Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, which was in beta, and hinted at other projects in development.
Read more: Hogwarts Legacy's Massive Success Helps Greenlight More Harry Potter Games in the Future