Warner Bros. Discovery is actively pursuing the development of a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy, prioritizing it within their future plans. At a recent Bank of America conference on September 4, Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels highlighted the company’s keen interest in creating a follow-up to Avalanche Studios’ successful Harry Potter RPG. He remarked that a successor to Hogwarts Legacy will be among their foremost concerns in the coming years.
Wiedenfels expressed that the potential for growth from the gaming sector is considerable within the company's strategic vision. He also mentioned the latest AAA title released by the company, Suicide Squad. Unfortunately, this title did not meet sales expectations, leading to noteworthy layoffs at Rocksteady Studios. The CFO categorized it as a missed opportunity while reaffirming that the gaming division remains a valuable asset to the broader business strategy.
Since its debut in February 2023, Hogwarts Legacy has achieved remarkable commercial success, boasting sales of over 24 million units and garnering upwards of $1 billion in revenue for Warner Bros. This performance has positioned it as the best-selling game of the year, surpassing competitors such as Tears of the Kingdom for The Legend of Zelda and Baldur's Gate 3.
A Bloomberg report earlier this year indicated that Rocksteady was in the process of developing an unannounced director's cut of Hogwarts Legacy, which seems to be a superior rendition of the initial game that would include extra content. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Games continues to explore opportunities within the acclaimed Harry Potter franchise, having recently released Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, a spin-off sports game produced by Unbroken Studios for both PC and consoles.