The Epic Games Store is offering a series of free games in its 2025 holiday giveaway, starting with Hogwarts Legacy, with subsequent titles including Desperados 3, Total War: Warhammer, and others. The event's schedule and titles have been partially leaked, though some leaks are unconfirmed. Players can claim these free games by creating an Epic account and downloading them during the promotion period.
Hogwarts Legacy has sold over 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling games of all time, and Warner Bros. is prioritizing a sequel, despite controversy surrounding JK Rowling's comments.
A new Lord of the Rings game is rumored to be in development, aiming to compete with Hogwarts Legacy, with a potential budget of around $100 million, involving Revenge studio and possibly funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, though details are still unconfirmed.
A Reddit user discovered a method to play Hogwarts Legacy for free on Nintendo Switch by using a library copy, which also allows a discounted upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version, making it a cost-effective way to access the game.
Mario Kart World reclaimed the top spot on the UK physical software charts, overtaking Donkey Kong Bananza, with Hogwarts Legacy and Super Mario Party Jamboree also climbing the ranks, reflecting ongoing popularity of Nintendo titles and new expansions.
A comparison between the Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch 2 for Hogwarts Legacy shows the Series S providing a significantly better gaming experience, with higher quality assets and more settings options, highlighting its value in the current market despite the Switch 2's upgrades.
The University of Utah has played a pivotal role in transforming Utah's video game industry into a $2.3 billion powerhouse, with expectations to reach $4.5 billion in economic contribution within five years. The university's Entertainment Arts and Engineering program, ranked fourth in the Princeton Review's 2024 game design schools, has produced alumni who have significantly impacted the industry, including contributions to top-grossing games like 'Hogwarts Legacy' and 'Fortnite.' The program's success is attributed to its innovative curriculum and strong industry connections.
Early Black Friday deals on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories are now available, offering significant discounts on popular items like the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle and games such as NBA 2K25 and Hogwarts Legacy: Digital Deluxe Edition. These deals provide an opportunity to upgrade your gaming setup or find holiday gifts at reduced prices, with discounts on accessories like the Orzly Carry Case and Joy-Con Charging Grip also available.
IGN explores the enhanced gameplay of Hogwarts Legacy on the newly launched PS5 Pro, highlighting improvements in frame rate and graphics, particularly with raytracing. This marks the beginning of IGN's coverage on PS5 Pro games, promising more insights into the console's capabilities.
The summer update for Hogwarts Legacy introduces a variety of new content, including the "Minding Your Own Business" quest, a photo mode, the ability to brew the Felix Felicis potion, and the option to respec Talent Points. Additionally, new cosmetic items such as the Lavender Borealis Broom, Circular Taped Spectacles, Shopkeeper's Set, and Azkaban Prisoner Set have been added.
The Summer 2024 Update for Hogwarts Legacy is now live on Xbox, adding new features like Photo Mode, previously PlayStation-exclusive content, and various bug fixes. Rumors suggest a Director's Cut is also in development.
Hogwarts Legacy may receive a "Director's Cut" version with new missions and content, though not on the scale of traditional DLC. Additionally, a significant patch is being released today, adding previously PlayStation-exclusive content, new cosmetics, a full photo mode, and talent reset capability, along with various gameplay and mission fixes.
A "director's cut" version of Hogwarts Legacy is being developed with the involvement of Rocksteady Studios, known for the Batman: Arkham series. This new version's specifics are not yet clear, but it follows the game's final update and aims to enhance the already successful open-world game. Rocksteady is also considering a new single-player project.
Warner Bros. is reportedly developing a Director's Cut of the highly successful game Hogwarts Legacy, which sold over 23 million copies and generated $850 million in revenue. This move comes as the company seeks to capitalize on its success following financial losses from the development of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Details on the Director's Cut are still unclear, but a major update for the game is being released today.
Avalanche Software has released a 55GB update for Hogwarts Legacy on PC, bringing previously PlayStation-exclusive content like the Haunted Shop mission and special items to all platforms. The update also introduces a Photo Mode, a talent point reset function, and various bug fixes and improvements, including updates to NVIDIA DLSS and Intel XeSS.
