Hogwarts Legacy 2 News

2025

April 14

⚫︎ New job listings from Warner Bros. Discovery and Avalanche Software have surfaced, indicating they're seeking talent for an "Online Multiplayer RPG." This has ignited speculation that this project might be the much-anticipated sequel to Hogwarts Legacy. The job roles focus on critical elements like player progression, in-game economies, crafting, and monetization, pointing towards a robust, expansive RPG experience. Although there's no official word tying these listings directly to the Hogwarts Legacy sequel, the timing and nature of these roles have reignited hopes, especially after the reported cancellation of the original game's DLC last March.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy Studio Working on 'Online Multiplayer RPG' (Game Rant)

2024

November 6

⚫︎ Warner Bros. Interactive has officially announced that a sequel to the blockbuster Hogwarts Legacy is in the works. Excitingly, it will weave narrative threads with the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series on HBO, slated for a 2026 premiere. Since its 2023 launch, Hogwarts Legacy has sold over 30 million copies, and the sequel aims to bridge the gap between the 1800s setting of the game and the modern timeline of the TV series through shared themes and storytelling. Warner Bros. Interactive president David Haddad has emphasized the collaborative synergy with Warner Bros. Television to craft a cohesive narrative, underlining the game’s pivotal role in revitalizing the Wizarding World's fanbase.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy 2 Ties With Harry Potter HBO Series Confirmed (Game8)

September 5

⚫︎ After a flurry of speculation, Warner Bros. Discovery has put all rumors to rest by confirming the development of a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy. During his address at the Bank of America’s 2024 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference, CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels declared the sequel as a cornerstone of the company’s strategic roadmap, emphasizing its crucial role in propelling Warner Bros.’ gaming division forward.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy 2 is One of the Biggest Priorities for WB Games (Game8)

August 4

⚫︎ The buzz around Hogwarts Legacy 2 intensified in 2024 when Avalanche Software posted a job listing for a Senior Producer role for a new open-world action RPG. This move not only hinted at the expansion of the franchise but also corroborated earlier comments from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s president, David Haddad, about upcoming projects within the Wizarding World.

Read more: Hogwarts Legacy 2 Speculation Rages With New Job Listing (Game8)