Hogwarts Legacy emerged as the top-selling game globally in 2023. Clearly, a sequel seems inevitable. After all, investors won’t ignore the potential for further profits from such a successful venture.
For players, this is great news. Hogwarts Legacy proved to be an exceptional game. It might not have claimed the title of the best game ever, but as far as Harry Potter games go, it was the most enjoyable and immersive experience yet.
Despite the controversies surrounding JK Rowling and her opinions on transgender issues, the game saw massive sales, appealing to a broad audience of Harry Potter fans.
The expectation of a sequel isn’t a matter of if, but when. With no additional DLC planned for Hogwarts Legacy — aside from adding the previously PlayStation-exclusive Haunted Hogsmeade content to the PC version — speculation arises about what the team at Avalanche has been focusing on. Could they have moved beyond bug fixes and the Switch version to something bigger?
A recent job posting highlighted by Tech4Gamers for a Senior Character Artist familiar with both Unreal Engine 4 and 5 hints at the potential for a sequel being developed with the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5. Given the current state of the industry, finding talented individuals to fill this role shouldn’t be too difficult.
While the job listing only mentions Hogwarts Legacy, it’s common for developers, especially artists, to juggle multiple projects. This suggests that Warner Brothers Discovery and Avalanche might be in the early stages of planning a sequel.
Considering the time it took for Hogwarts Legacy to hit the market, we might be in for a long wait for its blockbuster successor. Additionally, fans are still anticipating the promised Quidditch spin-off game, which was notably absent from Hogwarts Legacy. Although it’s exciting to think about what’s next, it might be best to temper expectations for the time being.
