WB Cancels Unannounced Paid DLC for Hogwarts Legacy

According to a recent Bloomberg report, Warner Bros. has canceled an unannounced paid DLC for the popular Harry Potter adventure game, Hogwarts Legacy. The planned story expansion was set to launch this year, accompanied by a "Definitive Edition" of the game. However, the decision to cancel came this week, reportedly due to concerns that the content volume did not justify the proposed price tag. Warner Bros. declined to comment on the matter when approached by Bloomberg.

This cancellation is part of a broader restructuring within Warner Bros.' gaming division, which has been facing financial challenges. Earlier this year, the company made significant moves by canceling the anticipated Wonder Woman game and shutting down the studio behind it, Monolith Productions, along with WB San Diego and the MultiVersus developer, Player First Games. Additionally, last September saw layoffs at Rocksteady Studios.

Despite these setbacks, Warner Bros. continues to emphasize the importance of Hogwarts Legacy and the Harry Potter franchise as key assets. The company has publicly stated that a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is a top priority, reflecting their strategy to focus on fewer but larger franchises. The original game has achieved remarkable success, selling over 30 million copies worldwide.