Hogwarts Legacy 2 is Confirmed as Warner Bros. Hints at a Much Bigger Harry Potter Gaming Universe

Avalanche Software may be working on more than just the sequel, as recent job listings suggest a potential online multiplayer RPG alongside the planned single-player trilogy.

After months of waiting for more news on the sequel, the company has now officially confirmed the next title in a major statement about the future of its games division. That doesn't mean an announcement is right around the corner, but it does give fans another reason to believe development is moving along.

For now, fans will have to wait for the company to share more concrete details about the project, including its development progress, potential release window, and target platforms. Still, officially acknowledging the sequel is encouraging, especially after months of uncertainty. It also suggests that the company is preparing to expand its existing franchise rather than leaving it behind as it focuses on its other upcoming projects.

Warner Bros. recently teased Hogwarts Legacy 2 in a letter to shareholders outlining its pipeline of upcoming games and the company's plan to increase the profitability of its gaming division.

The statement specifically mentioned the second Hogwarts Legacy, confirming the franchise is still in its plans. "We see games contributing more meaningfully to segment profitability going forward as our pipeline grows, including the second installment of Hogwarts Legacy," Warner Bros. said. 

Given how successful the original Hogwarts Legacy was, a sequel was a logical move for Warner Bros. Games. The game brought the Wizarding World to a huge audience of gamers and was one of the biggest commercial successes in the company's portfolio. But despite the official confirmation, we don't know much about what the next installment will offer. No proper trailer or full announcement has showcased its characters, setting, storyline, or gameplay features. 

Interestingly, Hogwarts Legacy 2 may not be the only Harry Potter project currently in development at Avalanche Software. Recent job ads also hint that the studio could also be developing an online multiplayer RPG, which could take the Wizarding World beyond the standard single-player experience.

More importantly, the position listed several systems needed for a proper multiplayer experience: player data persistence, matchmaking, lobbies, and server infrastructure. These aren't elements you would expect in a traditional single-player RPG, suggesting Avalanche could be working on something far removed from Hogwarts Legacy.

Although the job listing doesn't identify the project as a Harry Potter game, the studio's connection to the franchise makes that possibility worth considering. Other job listings also suggest Avalanche is working on a separate single-player RPG, potentially meaning the studio has expanded to develop multiple projects simultaneously.

"We are going to bring back some of our biggest gaming franchises in 2028," said Warner Bros. Games CEO JB Perrette, adding that Hogwarts Legacy 2 is expected to be among those releases.

The follow-up is expected to deliver a bigger single-player experience, new features, and a continuation of the original game's story. But another project, potentially "Hogwarts Online," opens up another path for the franchise. The game could offer online dueling, Quidditch matches, shared classes, cooperative activities, hideouts, dungeon-style missions, and more chances to experience the Wizarding World with other players.

A separate online game would allow Warner Bros. to test the waters of multiplayer without changing what makes the main franchise good. It would also let the company keep two different experiences alive, giving players a choice between story-driven adventures and a shared online world.

Another interesting possibility is Quidditch Champions,, which hasreceivedn very little meaningful support since its release. Its core gameplay and concepts may find a new home in Hogwarts Legacy 2 or the rumored multiplayer project. More job listings suggest Warner Bros. Games could be in charge of a much larger Harry Potter gaming portfolio. One manager-level position reportedly discussed a global, multi-year marketing strategy for multiple Harry Potter titles on PC, consoles,s and mobile.

Even with these possibilities, Hogwarts Legacy 3 could still be in the company's long-term plans.

The original single-player story could expand into a trilogy, and an MMO could run parallel to it, not instead of it. The sequel also has room for improvement in post-launch support, as the original Hogwarts Legacy never received significant DLC expansions despite selling over 40 million copies.

The upcoming HBO Harry Potter series could also shape the future of these projects. As Warner Bros. continues to build out the franchise, it may be important to keep the games consistent with the show's established lore and canon. So far, though, there's been no official confirmation of a series tie to the upcoming games. For now, Hogwarts Legacy 2 is the only confirmed sequel, while the prospect of a wider Harry Potter gaming universe remains speculative, based on job listings and industry reports.