Warner Bros. has officially confirmed that a sequel to the hugely successful Hogwarts Legacy is in development. While the original game enchanted millions of fans and generated over $1 billion in revenue, the follow-up is set to build on that success—but players will need to be patient. The next instalment isn’t expected until 2026 or 2027, aligning with the possible release of next-generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft.
Avalanche Software, the studio behind the first game, is likely to take the reins for the sequel. Though specific details about the plot remain under wraps, many speculate that the tone will follow a darker trajectory, much like the Harry Potter films themselves, where the stakes and complexity of the story intensify with each new instalment. This darker tone could allow for more intricate storytelling and mature themes.
The decision to prioritize a sequel stems from the original’s overwhelming success. Hogwarts Legacy has sold over 24 million copies since its February 2023 launch, outperforming major titles such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. Warner Bros., despite recent challenges with other game releases like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, seems intent on focusing on single-player, narrative-driven games for future projects. This approach is seen as a return to form after experimenting with live-service multiplayer titles that didn’t perform as expected.
In the meantime, fans of the Wizarding World can look forward to a Director’s Cut of Hogwarts Legacy, which is rumoured to include enhanced features and improvements on the original. Additionally, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions has just been released, offering a competitive multiplayer experience for those eager for more broom-flying action.
With its release still a few years away, Hogwarts Legacy 2 has already positioned itself as one of the most anticipated games of the decade, promising to cast a new spell over fans worldwide.
