Reports have emerged that Warner Bros. Games has decided to pull the plug on an unannounced expansion for Hogwarts Legacy, initially slated for release in 2025. This decision reflects broader financial challenges faced by the American publisher, which has impacted multiple studios and projects, including this particular DLC for the highly successful Hogwarts Legacy game.
After the phenomenal success of Hogwarts Legacy in 2023, Warner Bros. Games was keen on exploring more gaming opportunities within the Wizarding World universe. However, these efforts have met with mixed results. For instance, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, launched in September 2024, failed to make a significant impact. The same year also saw disappointing receptions for titles like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and MultiVersus. Consequently, the anticipated expansions for Hogwarts Legacy have seemingly been shelved to address these financial strains.
A Bloomberg report in March 2025 revealed that Warner Bros. Discovery decided against the Hogwarts Legacy DLC during its ongoing restructuring at Avalanche Software. The expansion was deemed not significant enough to justify the anticipated pricing. This restructuring also saw the cancellation of a “Definitive Edition,” which would have combined the base game with the planned, but now scrapped, DLC. The expansion was being developed in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios and aimed to reintroduce some cut elements from the original game, including a storyline centered on a companion. On a positive note, work on the sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is actively progressing at Avalanche Software.
Warner Bros. Games has been engaging in rigorous cost-cutting measures, casting a shadow on several of its projects. In February 2025, the company canceled a high-profile Wonder Woman game while shutting down three studios, including Monolith Productions, known for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. These financial struggles have also resulted in layoffs at Rocksteady Studios, following the underwhelming performance of its live-service Suicide Squad game. Furthermore, it looks like Warner Bros. might be preparing for a leadership change, with discussions about the potential exit of company president David Haddad underway for later this year.
While this news is disappointing for those anticipating additional Hogwarts Legacy content, the future of the series remains hopeful. Warner Bros. Games has emphasized the significance of the fantasy franchise in its future endeavors, suggesting that the next installment of Hogwarts Legacy still holds an important place in its strategy moving forward.
For those unfamiliar, Hogwarts Legacy offers an expansive, open-world RPG experience set in the world of Harry Potter, but dating back to the 1800s. Players can explore iconic locations like Hogwarts and Hogsmeade, engage in spell-casting, potion-brewing, and even form relationships in the magical realm. The game was well-received, offering the promise of further adventures within this cherished universe.
