This week has brought some big news for both fans ofHogwarts Legacyand the overallHarry Potterfranchise. It has been officially confirmed that a sequel to 2023’sHogwarts Legacyis beginning development. This news would be big enough on its own, but the game will also be tied into HBO’s upcoming series as well, raising plenty of questions about how the two are intertwined.
In a recent interview with Variety, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment presidentDavid Haddad confirmedHogwarts Legacy 2,further explaining that the game’s developers are working to connect its story with the HBO series. After the immense success of the firstHogwarts Legacy, Haddad made it clear that Warner Bros. is interested in weaving the games into the streaming show. However, this could have some major implications for the sequel. When it comes to balancing a story between the two adaptations, it could be tricky to effectively pull off, but there are some major upsides, too.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 and HBO’s Harry Potter Series Expanding the Franchise’s Universe
Hogwarts Legacy 2tying into the HBO series is compelling, but Haddad didn’t really expand on just how connected these two stories will be. On the one hand, it will be a good method of getting both fans of the series andHogwarts Legacyto check out each project. However, on the other hand, it could prove to be a little tiring to have to follow both a game and a streaming show in order to keep a storyline cohesive. So, even thoughcraftingHogwarts Legacy 2in tandem with the series is intriguing, it could also create some problems.
Channing Dungey of Warner Bros. stated at New York Comic Con that casting calls have begun for theHarry Potterseries.
Storylines and Characters Need to Be Addressed Sooner, Rather Than Later
One of the biggest questions this revelation raises is whether players will have to keep up with both properties to understand what’s going on in the broader story. Marvel has attempted this with its shows and movies, and there has been criticism of this approach making the franchise feel bloated. TheHarry Pottername already holds plenty of content, so forcing fans to keep up with two different mediums could be overwhelming. From storylines to characters, it’s unclear how much each project will bleed into one another. Despite its confirmation,whatHogwarts Legacy 2has in store is a mystery, but if it leads directly into the series, this could be a bold move. Even bolder, if fans have to watch the series to understand what’s happening in the sequel, this could ruffle a few feathers.
Hogwarts Legacy’s Multiple Endings Presents the HBO Series With a Tough Decision to Make
Choosing One Ending to Be Canon
There are three endings toHogwarts Legacy. Players can have the Good Ending, the Evil Ending, and the True Ending, which is obtained after achieving either the Good or Evil outcomes. When it comes to the HBOHarry Potterseries, it makes one wonder if the showrunners will choose an official canon ending for the show’s storyline or not. However, there is also the possibility thatHogwarts Legacy 2has nothing to do with the first game.
HBO’sHarry Potterseries is scheduled to launch sometime in 2026. UnlessHogwarts Legacy 2is further along than realized, this could imply that watching the series is necessary for the game’s story.
With theHarry Potterseries on HBO focusing on the original books, it seems likeHogwarts Legacy 2could potentially feature a more modern setting compared to its predecessor.Showcasing a new story inHogwarts Legacy 2may be the best way to keep the game series fresh, but it also makes the most sense if the sequel is going to be closely tied to its streaming counterpart.
