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Topics: Hogwarts Legacy, Harry Potter, Warner Bros
Topics: Hogwarts Legacy, Harry Potter, Warner Bros
Hogwarts Legacy certainly does have a future, but as for what the future entails exactly, well, that’s slightly unclear.
Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier has previously reported that both a sequel and extended director’s cut, or definitive edition, are in the works.
In fact, Schreier explained that Rocksteady had been drafted in to help with the director’s cut following the disastrous launch of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League.
It should be said that he’s an oft reliable source, but it would be nice to hear both of these tidbits from the horse’s mouth which, in this instance, is Warner Bros.
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Warner has danced around the idea of a Hogwarts Legacy sequel, without outright announcing one.
Namely, the company keeps publicly declaring its dedication to its “tentpole franchises”.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is perhaps worth trying in the meantime.
As reported by PC Gamer, in a letter to stakeholders, Warner Bros. previously reflected on “a disappointing year”.
To turn its fortunes around, it stated that 2025 would see the company “refocus our resources and capital on proven IP and games from proven, world class studios”.
When Warner Bros. shuttered four studios last month, including Monolith, it once again touched upon that redirected focus, referring to its “four tentpole franchises that have each generated over $1 billion in consumer sales in past years: Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Mortal Kombat, and DC - particularly top tier characters like Batman”.
This coupled with the fact that Hogwarts Legacy was 2023’s best-selling new release all but confirms that Hogwarts Legacy 2 is on the way.
Warner Bros. may claim to be chasing reliable “proven IP” but what it’s essentially saying is it’s chasing money.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 should, in theory, have the scope to be as profitable as its predecessor, but is that a reason to pursue developing a game?
Let’s face it, dedicated fans are going to want to play a Hogwarts Legacy sequel regardless of Warner's intentions.
But it is sad to think that we’re perhaps in a position in the industry where more often than not, decisions are being driven by finances more so than the simple pursuit of innovation and creativity.
I fear it’s only a matter of time until players start feeling that coldness in the games they play.