One of Warner Bros. Games’ latest job listings may hint at a significant shift for the Hogwarts Legacy franchise. A recent opening for a Director of Design at Avalanche Software—developers of the original Hogwarts Legacy—references an “Online Multiplayer RPG” with emphasis on free-to-play or live service experience. This has sparked speculation that Hogwarts Legacy 2 may abandon its single-player roots in favor of a service-based multiplayer model.
A New Direction for the Wizarding World?
Hogwarts Legacy was one of 2023’s most successful titles, praised for its atmospheric world-building, detailed environments, and immersive solo gameplay. However, one frequent request from the community was a multiplayer experience. If recent hiring trends are any indication, Avalanche might be preparing to deliver exactly that—albeit with a modern twist.
The Director of Design listing seeks someone with knowledge in “live service models, content updates, and post-launch support for online multiplayer,” specifically noting the team behind Hogwarts Legacy. While the project isn’t explicitly named, the connection raises eyebrows—especially when viewed alongside other Warner Bros. Games job postings mentioning the Wizarding World directly.
Multiple Listings Point to a Live Service Model
Another open role, Lead Designer of Game Systems, describes responsibilities related to in-game economies, reward systems, and monetization—core pillars of free-to-play and games-as-a-service structures. While this could be tied to a different unannounced project, it lines up suspiciously well with the direction hinted at in the Avalanche listing.
Adding more fuel to the fire, another position did name the Wizarding World franchise and emphasized storytelling complexity. This could suggest branching narratives—a feature well-suited to multiplayer RPGs with player choice at the forefront.
Still Unconfirmed—But Fans Are Buzzing
While nothing is officially confirmed, the combination of job listings, free-to-play model references, and online design roles tied to the original development team is hard to ignore. Fans eager for a multiplayer Harry Potter experience—especially one set in the rich, magical world of Hogwarts Legacy—may soon have their wish granted, albeit in a format very different from the original game.
As Avalanche ramps up hiring, interested players should stay tuned for official announcements regarding Hogwarts Legacy 2. Whether it leans into free-to-play mechanics, online co-op, or large-scale multiplayer remains to be seen—but the franchise’s next chapter may be its boldest yet.
