Published Jun 13, 2026, 8:45 AM EDT
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Fans of Hogwarts Legacy have remained quietly convinced that the sequel is right around the corner. Recent job listings and a new hire have fueled speculation that the sequel is on the horizon, alongside a pretty definitive statement from Warner Bros. that points to a 2027 release window.
Of course, Summer Game Fest came and went with nary a hint of magic wands or Quidditch, which means Hogwarts Legacy 2 is still a ways off for now. Fortunately, there are ways for Harry Potter fans to keep themselves busy in the meantime, and I'm not just talking about the fact the Harry Potter HBO adaptation arrives this Christmas.
If you own Hogwarts Legacy on PC and are interested in new ways to play, I can highly recommend you check out Hogwarts Legacy: Ultimate. This is a complete overhaul of the original game that will completely change your next playthrough. First and foremost, this is a mod designed to ramp up the difficulty for players who want more of a challenge, but there are some other changes worth checking out, too.
What's New In Hogwarts Legacy: Ultimate?
According to the mod's creator, MayKuro, Hogwarts Legacy: Ultimate makes a number of changes largely designed to make the game feel more challenging. It's definitely not for the faint of heart.
Notable changes include tweaks to pricing in stores to add weight to the player's spending and looting choices. The kind of items you find in shops have also been completely overhauled, while income from selling gear, beasts, and disillusionment chests have been rebalanced to be more in line with other sources of income.
Potion and plant grow times have been sped up to help streamline gameplay, and some ingredients have been made harder to find, while others are now more abundant.
All enemy spawns in the overworld are doubled, and kill challenges are doubled but the XP gained is halved. Like I said, definitely not for newcomers. A bunch of changes to spells and abilities have been made, with various buffs and nerfs to try and make combat a little more punishing.
It's definitely more of a challenge, and will certainly keep those who decide to undertake it more than busy until Hogwarts Legacy 2 finally arrives.
If a mod that changes the difficulty isn't exactly your cup of pumpkin juice, there are tons of officially-backed mods available for Hogwarts Legacy that make all manner of changes to the game. You can get your hands on new dungeons to explore, new clothing options, new spells, and all manner of patently ridiculous nonsense like flying cats. There's even a seriously impressive multiplayer mod that's worth a look if you can be bothered to get it up and running.
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Released February 10, 2023
ESRB T For Teen Due To Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol
Developer(s) Avalanche Software
Publisher(s) Warner Bros. Interactive
Engine Unreal Engine 4
Cross-Platform Play Hogwarts Legacy doesn't have crossplay or crossplatform support
Cross Save you can freely use your saved data between each console as long as you are connected to the internet and signed into the same account where the saved data was created
Number of Players Single-player
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