The Magical World of Harry Potter Video Games: What's Next?

The Legacy Continues

Following reports of Hogwarts Legacy's impressive sales success, it seems even more Harry Potter video games are on the way. It should come as no surprise to fans, but it's been confirmed that there are even more Harry Potter video games in the works. With books, film adaptations, theme parks, and various video games under its belt, Harry Potter is easily one of the biggest IPs in the world. Harry Potter has long had a presence in the gaming space, with most HP games taking their cues from the books or the movies.

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More recent years have seen WB become more aggressive with its Harry Potter video game strategy, launching the Portkey Games label to produce new games set in the Wizarding World universe. Most of these games have been proven hits, and so it makes sense that even more Harry Potter games are on the way. This is according to Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment president David Haddad himself, speaking to Variety.

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According to Haddad, WB is working on multiple Harry Potter projects that have yet to be announced. There are so many possibilities when it comes to future Harry Potter games, but there is one possible title that seems the most obvious. With Hogwarts Legacy selling 22 million units in 2023, a sequel to the beloved open world Harry Potter game is a no-brainer. Hogwarts Legacy 2 has not been announced at the time of this writing, but one has to imagine that the game's reveal is a matter of when, not if.

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The Portkey Games Collection

The Wizarding World universe has expanded through the Portkey Games label, with several notable titles capturing the imagination of Harry Potter fans. The list of Portkey Games Harry Potter Titles includes Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (2018), Harry Potter: Wizards Unite (2019), Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells (2020), Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (2021), and the highly successful Hogwarts Legacy (2023).

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite promo art showing two people with wands looking at Mad-Eye Moody, Nymphadora Tonks, Harry Potter, Sirius Black, and Hermione Granger standing in front of a city

Public testing has already happened for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, a new multiplayer game based on the Wizarding World sport Quidditch. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is expected to release at some point later this year, so more information on it should come to light sooner rather than later. There have been five Portkey Games Harry Potter titles released so far: Hogwarts Mystery, Wizards Unite, Puzzles & Spells, Magic Awakened, and of course, Hogwarts Legacy. 2018's Hogwarts Mystery is still going strong with new updates, while Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells and Magic Awakened have been big hits in the mobile space as well. 2019's Wizards Unite has been shut down, and can be characterized as Portkey's only misfire to date.

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The Future of Wizarding World Gaming

The success of Hogwarts Legacy has set the stage for an exciting future of Wizarding World gaming. With the announcement of multiple Harry Potter projects in the works, fans can look forward to new adventures and immersive experiences in the magical universe. The upcoming Wizarding World game projects hold the promise of expanding the Harry Potter gaming landscape, offering fans new opportunities to engage with their favorite characters and settings.

Harry Potter Magic Awakened

Hogwarts Legacy's success speaks for itself, and it will be exciting to see what future Harry Potter game projects have in store for fans of the Wizarding World franchise. Whether it's the anticipated release of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions or the possibility of a sequel to the beloved open world Harry Potter game, the future of Harry Potter video games is filled with magic and endless possibilities.

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