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Hogwarts Legacy 2 Officially Announced by Warner Bros.
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Hogwarts Legacy, released in 2022, sold over 22 million copies in its first year in the U.S., surpassing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and has now sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.
- Warner Bros. Discovery officially confirmed the development of Hogwarts Legacy 2, aligning with their strategic focus on four key billion-dollar franchises, including Harry Potter.
- The company's games division, after a disappointing 2024, is prioritizing franchises such as Harry Potter/Hogwarts Legacy, Game of Thrones, Mortal Kombat, and DC, with disciplined investment in fewer, high-conviction titles.
- Warner Bros. is coordinating the sequel's storyline with the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series, indicating a synchronized expansion of the Wizarding World narrative across media.
- A potential reveal for Hogwarts Legacy 2 could occur at major upcoming gaming events like Gamescom or The Game Awards, with a possible release date in 2027 or 2028.
