New Listings Suggest a Return to Story-Driven Wizarding World Gameplay
Fresh job postings from Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software have reignited speculation about a direct sequel to Hogwarts Legacy. The listings describe work on a “high-quality single-player Action-Adventure RPG”, a phrasing that strongly aligns with the structure and tone of the 2023 hit game. The targeted roles — including an Executive Producer, a Brand Management & Product Marketing position for PC and console titles within the Harry Potter universe, and an Animator specializing in creature anatomy — closely mirror the type of hiring Avalanche conducted during Hogwarts Legacy’s original development cycle.
These details have pushed community discussions back toward the likelihood that Avalanche is building another large-scale, story-driven Wizarding World title.
Earlier Postings Pointed Toward a Different Direction
What makes this shift notable is how it contrasts with older Avalanche listings. Over recent months, multiple roles emphasized experience with live-service systems, progression-reward loops, and online multiplayer RPG mechanics. That language led many to theorize that the studio might be developing an MMORPG or a free-to-play multiplayer project, potentially expanding the Wizarding World into a more persistent, online experience.
The divergence between past and present listings now presents two leading explanations: either Avalanche is staffing multiple parallel projects, or the earlier listings support a completely different IP that shares technical requirements with RPG development.
Two Primary Possibilities for Avalanche’s Next Big Release
Based on the current hiring patterns, industry watchers see two realistic outcomes:
1. A Direct Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Is in Development
The new focus on single-player, narrative-driven RPG design strongly supports the idea of a traditional follow-up. Avalanche’s team composition appears to be expanding in ways consistent with sequel production — especially roles tied to creature design, universe marketing, and core RPG systems.
2. Avalanche Is Splitting Its Workforce Across Multiple Projects
Given the presence of live-service–oriented listings earlier in the year, the studio may be developing both a single-player RPG and a second, more online-focused project. Even if not tied to the Wizarding World, the open mention of “PC/console titles within the Harry Potter universe” ensures that at least one major upcoming game revolves around that IP.
A smaller but still plausible possibility is that some job descriptions apply to unrelated fantasy franchises under Warner Bros., though nothing currently points to a specific alternative.
Broader Wizarding World Momentum Strengthens the Case
Parallel entertainment initiatives indicate that Warner Bros. is heavily investing in the Wizarding World brand. These include a planned television series adaptation and the development of a Ministry of Magic–themed park area. Historically, such cross-media expansions are paired with major gaming projects to maximize brand synergy and long-term engagement.
With Hogwarts Legacy proving one of the most commercially successful single-player games in recent years, a continuation — whether as a direct sequel or part of a multi-project slate — is a natural strategic move.
Sequel or Something Bigger?
For now, no project has been formally announced. But the hiring language is becoming increasingly consistent with large-scale, narrative gameplay production — the exact formula that made Hogwarts Legacy a global success.
Whether Avalanche is building a straightforward successor, experimenting with online multiplayer, or tackling multiple Harry Potter games at once, the studio’s job listings signal a future filled with Wizarding World expansions.
