Warner Bros. Games has pulled the plug on a planned expansion for Hogwarts Legacy, dashing hopes for additional content in the wildly successful Harry Potter RPG.
Despite the game’s massive success, selling over 34 million copies, the planned “director’s cut” has been canceled after Warner Bros. leadership determined the new content wouldn’t justify its proposed price tag.
As per the Bloomberg report, the scrapped expansion, developed collaboratively by Avalanche Software and Rocksteady Studios, was set to introduce several exciting elements.
These included new storylines that would have expanded the game’s original narrative, restoration of a companion-focused plotline that was cut during the initial development, and potential release alongside a “Definitive Edition” of the game.
This cancellation is part of a broader restructuring at Warner Bros. Games. The company has been making massive changes, including closing three internal game development studios, canceling the Wonder Woman game, and focusing strategic efforts on key franchises like Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, and DC.
While the expansion is dead, there is still hope on the horizon. Hogwarts Legacy 2 is still in development, though it’s likely years away from release. The game remains a top priority for Warner Bros., especially given its extraordinary commercial success.
The company’s interim boss, JB Perrette, has emphasized a strategy of regaining “credibility and swagger” in game production. With a Harry Potter TV show in the works (albeit with controversial casting) and the sequel confirmed, the Wizarding World is clearly a major focus for Warner Bros.
