No one quite knew what to expect from Hogwarts Legacy as its release date neared. While The Wizarding World IP is massive, the franchise has never really had a fully original video game set within it. On top of that, it was coming from a studio that had spent the last decade working on Disney Infinity, which was nothing like what Hogwarts Legacy was aiming to be. But, upon release, fans were blown away by what Avalanche was able to achieve with the IP, and now, all eyes are on what the studio plans to do next with it.

Hogwarts Legacy ended up being a massive success, so naturally players started discussing where the studio could take the concept next. There were many calls for DLC to expand various aspects of the game, with some players really pushing for additions such as Quidditch. It seemed like the studio was going to deliver on that potential as rumors circulated about upcoming post-launch content. However, new rumors suggest that the planned DLC has been scrapped in favor of the sequel, even though it really should not have been.

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There is Still So Much Avalanche Could Do With Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy successfully delivered the experience Harry Potter fans had been waiting years for. They were able to live out their story within the halls of Hogwarts, explore a massive open-world that felt ripped straight from the pages of the novels, and immerse themselves in everything that the franchise has to offer. It really felt like a love letter to the entire IP, with many never wanting to leave its halls. Because of that, it also felt like it built great foundations that could be expanded upon for years to come.

Not only could Avalanche expand the story with all sorts of new adventures, but it could also inject countless new mechanics into the mix. For starters, Quidditch would have been the perfect addition to the game, as a centerpiece of Hogwarts life. Outside of that, there were more classes that could be introduced, new spells that players could run wild with, and a whole host of new fantastic beasts just waiting to be met. No matter where Avalanche would have turned in the Wizarding World, there was something that could be added to Hogwarts Legacy. However, all signs suggest that potential will never be realized -- at least for the first game.

Avalanche Has Seemingly Moved On to the Next Game

Even though nothing was ever officially announced, rumors circulated that Avalanche was hard-at-work on some type of DLC alongside a fully-fledged sequel. It seems like that sequel will still come to fruition, but the Hogwarts Legacy DLC has reportedly been canceled by Warner Bros. Along with a definitive edition of the game. Allegedly, the size of the content was not substantial enough to justify the price and the studio has now shifted its focus, with the sequel being one of Warner Bros.' Biggest priorities.

While there is a ton of potential for a sequel to take Hogwarts Legacy to new heights, it is a shame that it seems to be coming at the expense of post-launch support for the original game. With the massive success of that title, it seemed only natural to expand upon it for a little while. But now that it seems like the studio has no plans to, hopefully the sequel helps justify that shift in direction, and that whatever this DLC entailed can live on in that next chapter.

It remains to be seen just what the future of Hogwarts Legacy entails. As of now, nothing has been officially confirmed by Warner Bros., but it sounds likely that the studio has officially moved on. Hopefully, there is still something in store for fans of the original game, and if not, then there really should be.

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Hogwarts Legacy
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Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 88%
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Released
February 10, 2023
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol
Developer(s)
Avalanche Software
Publisher(s)
Warner Bros. Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Cross-Platform Play
Hogwarts Legacy doesn't have crossplay or crossplatform support
Cross Save
you can freely use your saved data between each console as long as you are connected to the internet and signed into the same account where the saved data was created
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DIGITAL
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Action, RPG