Following the successful launch of Quidditch Champions this week, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced plans for a sequel to last year's hugely popular Hogwarts Legacy, the best-selling game of 2023.
Warner Bros. Discovery Confirms Hogwarts Legacy Sequel
A Sequel Expected Within a Few Years
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially confirmed development plans for a sequel to the critically acclaimed action RPG, Hogwarts Legacy. The game, based on the Harry Potter universe, has sold over 24 million copies since its release, making it the top-selling game of 2023. During Bank of America’s 2024 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference, CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels highlighted the sequel as a key priority. As reported by Variety, Wiedenfels stated that a sequel is "one of the biggest priorities in a couple of years down the road," and will significantly contribute to the company's games division growth.
Earlier this year, David Haddad, of Warner Bros. Games, spoke to Variety about the game's remarkable success. He emphasized the high replayability, noting that "Many players have gone back and played the game more than once." Haddad expressed pride not only in sales figures and replayability, but also in the game's ability to bring the Harry Potter world to life in a new and engaging way for gamers. He attributed the game's immense popularity to its ability to let players "be themselves in this world, in this story," a factor that "resonated so well" with the fanbase. This achievement, he added, is particularly noteworthy as it places Hogwarts Legacy among the top-selling games, a space typically dominated by established franchises' sequels.
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