According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Warner Bros. has decided to cancel an unannounced paid DLC for the popular Harry Potter game, Hogwarts Legacy. The planned story expansion was set to launch this year, coinciding with the release of a "Definitive Edition" of the game. However, the project was scrapped this week, with sources citing that the content volume did not meet the expectations for the proposed price point. Warner Bros. did not respond to Bloomberg's request for comment on this matter.
This decision comes amidst a broader restructuring of Warner Bros.' gaming division, which has been grappling with financial challenges. Earlier this year, the company canceled its anticipated Wonder Woman game and shut down the development studio behind it, Monolith Productions, along with WB San Diego and the MultiVersus studio, Player First Games. Additionally, Warner Bros. conducted layoffs at Rocksteady Studios just last September.
Despite the cancellation of the Hogwarts Legacy DLC, Warner Bros. continues to emphasize the importance of the Harry Potter franchise and Hogwarts Legacy within its portfolio. The company has publicly stated that a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is a top priority, reflecting its strategy to focus on fewer but larger franchises. The original game has achieved significant commercial success, selling over 30 million copies.
