Key Takeaways
- Warner Bros. Discovery hints at developing a Hogwarts Legacy sequel due to its ongoing popularity.
- The company also plans to expand the Harry Potter gaming universe with new titles like Quidditch Champions.
- Despite ongoing interest, a sequel for Hogwarts Legacy may not be immediately necessary as players still engage with the original game.
During a recent interview, Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels hinted at the possibility of a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy being developed in the future. To date, Hogwarts Legacy still attracts tens of thousands of players every month, which attests to the potential that lies with a game of its kind.
This not only justifies developing a sequel for the original game, but also delving deeper into the universe and period it's set in. While not considered canon, Hogwarts Legacy is still selling very well over a year after its release. In 2023, the game managed to position itself as the best-selling title of the year in the US market, beating formidable contenders such as Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and Baldur's Gate 3, which won Game of the Year, no less.
When asked about the future of the franchise during an interview with Variety, Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels stated that developing a sequel is one of the company's top priorities within a couple of years down the road. While he didn't mention whether the sequel is already in development, and there are no clear indications that could even remotely point to an estimated release date, this offers a hopeful insight into the franchise's future.
A Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Is a Top Priority For Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Interactive President David Haddad also commented on the future of the Harry Potter gaming universe besides Hogwarts Legacy and its sequel, saying that the company would keep the momentum going with the release of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, which would include elements from previous games. However, now that the title has been released, reviews indicate that players are split between loving it, and being on the fence about a few aspects.
Haddad also stated that Warner Bros. Interactive has several other Harry Potter game plans in the future that "will let fans be a part of this world and stories and characters in deeper and deeper ways". While it's difficult to say exactly how the company plans to achieve this, it undoubtedly means good news for fans worldwide.
To this day, players are still discovering new things in Hogwarts Legacy, so a sequel, while quite welcome, doesn't necessarily need to come right away. The game is still relatively recent, and every day, more players are joining in, enjoying their first playthrough and learning the ropes. It will be interesting to see what Warner Bros. Interactive works on during the upcoming months and keep an eye out for any solid updates on Hogwarts Legacy's sequel and the long-awaited Director's Cut.
OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Rating:84/100 Critics Recommend:89% Franchise Harry Potter Platform(s) PC , Switch , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series S , Xbox Series X Released February 10, 2023 Developer(s) Avalanche Software Publisher(s) Warner Bros. Interactive Engine Unreal Engine 4 ESRB T For Teen Due To Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol How Long To Beat 26 Hours Steam Deck Compatibility Yes, Hogwarts Legacy is Verified on Steam Deck X|S Optimized yes PS Plus Availability N/A Cross Save you can freely use your saved data between each console as long as you are connected to the internet and signed into the same account where the saved data was created Cross-Platform Play Hogwarts Legacy doesn’t have crossplay or crossplatform support Expand See at Official SiteSee at SteamSee at Xbox Games StoreSee at Playstation StoreSee at WalmartSee at Best BuyBuy on AmazonSee at GameStop
