Summary
During a recent interview, Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels hinted at the possibility of a sequel toHogwarts Legacybeing developed in the future. To date,Hogwarts Legacystill 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 Legacyis 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 asCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, andBaldur’s Gate 3, which won Game of the Year, no less.
When asked about the future of the franchiseduring 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 theHarry Pottergaming universe besidesHogwarts Legacyand its sequel, saying that the company would keep the momentum going with the release ofHarry 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 hasseveral otherHarry Pottergame plans in the futurethat “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 inHogwarts 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 onHogwarts Legacy’s sequel and the long-awaited Director’s Cut.
Hogwarts Legacy
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Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. For the first time, experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it.Explore an Open WorldThe wizarding world awaits you. Freely roam Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest, and the surrounding Overland area.Be the Witch or Wizard You Want to beLearn spells, brew potions, grow plants, and tend to magical beasts along your journey. Get sorted into your house, forge relationships, and master skills to become the witch or wizard you want to be Experience a New Wizarding World AdventureExperience the wizarding world in an unexplored era to uncover a hidden truth from its past. Battle against trolls, Dark Wizards, goblins, and more as you face a dangerous villain threatening the fate of the wizarding world.
