Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Soars as Top Priority

Following the successful launch of Quidditch Champions, Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed plans for a Hogwarts Legacy sequel. The 2023 best-selling game, which sold over 24 million copies, will see a continuation.

Hogwarts Legacy Sequel: A Top Priority for Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery CFO, Gunnar Wiedenfels, announced during Bank of America's 2024 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference (as reported by Variety) that a sequel is a high priority, expected within a couple of years. Wiedenfels highlighted the significant growth potential this sequel represents for the company's gaming business.

Warner Bros. Games' David Haddad previously noted the game's remarkable replayability as a key factor in its success. Haddad emphasized that the game's ability to let players immerse themselves in the Harry Potter universe as themselves was a crucial element of its resonance with fans. This innovative approach propelled Hogwarts Legacy to become the year's top-selling game, a position usually occupied by sequels from established franchises.

The game's stunning visuals were also widely praised. Its innovative approach to the Harry Potter universe resonated strongly, solidifying its position as a critical and commercial triumph.