Hogwarts Legacy may be getting a sequel sooner rather than later. Read on to learn more about what Avalanche Software’s job listings hint at for a possible sequel to the open-world RPG.
Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Potentially in the Works
Job Post Looking for a Producer for ‘New Open-World Action RPG’
Hogwarts Legacy could be returning to consoles and PCs, as a recent job listing at Avalanche Software seemingly points to a potential sequel to the 2023 game.
Hogwarts Legacy was a colossal success, selling approximately 22 million copies in 2023 alone. This performance caught the attention of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment president David Haddad, who hinted at future Harry Potter game projects in a Variety interview. Haddad suggested that the game’s triumph has paved the way for "a series of other things" within the Wizarding World.
Check out the article below to learn more about what David Haddad said in the interview!
Despite the developers remaining tight-lipped about a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Hogwarts Legacy, a recent job listing hints at the existence of the project. The post, according to GameRant, reads, "Avalanche Software, a division of Warner Brothers Games Inc. seeks a Senior Producer. Join the team who created Hogwarts Legacy on a new open world, action RPG." While the listing doesn’t explicitly confirm a sequel, the job requiring experience in open-world RPGs and action/magical combat games suggest it.
The job posting has since been removed from the Avalanche Software website, and the timing of its disappearance raises eyebrows. The gaming industry often maintains strict secrecy around upcoming AAA titles before official announcements. Given the potential implications of the job listing, it's hard for fans not to speculate that Avalanche Software is brewing up something big.
Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Could be a Live-Service Game
Other job postings on Avalanche Software’s website indicate involvement in "all parts of the development process from concept through to live-ops," raising concerns among fans about the potential inclusion of live-service elements in the sequel.
Hogwarts Legacy focuses on bringing players a rich single-player narrative, and fans have been clamoring the developers to add a multiplayer or co-op mode. However, given the recent commercial failures of WB Games’ Mortal Kombat: Onslaught and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which both adopted live-service models, there’s apprehension about how such a feature might impact the sequel to the game.
As players eagerly await official news, fans hope that WB Games will learn from its previous missteps. If a live-service model is indeed pursued for Hogwarts Legacy’s sequel, there’s a cautious optimism that the third time could be the charm.
Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world RPG set in the Wizarding World, a century before Harry Potter’s time. In the game, players take on the role of a Hogwarts student with the power to shape their own destiny. Released in 2023, the game is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5|PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Check out our review below to see if the game lives up to its hype.
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Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Seemingly Confirmed By Job Listing
