Hogwarts Legacy 2 is Getting Bigger as Avalanche Works on a New Online Harry Potter RPG

It seems Warner Bros. Games is expanding its plans for the Harry Potter universe, with several new projects possibly in development alongside Hogwarts Legacy 2. Since Avalanche Software, the company responsible for Hogwarts Legacy, is said to be working on a new online multiplayer RPG, the publisher may be setting up a much larger range of Harry Potter games. 

The most concrete piece of evidence is a job listing at Avalanche Software, initially spotted in December 2025. The job was a senior software engineer position, and the posting said the studio was looking for someone specifically to work on a new online multiplayer RPG. 

This role entailed developing the backend infrastructure required for an online game, including player data persistence, matchmaking, lobbies, and server infrastructure. That makes it clear that Avalanche is working on an online multiplayer project, although the listing itself does not officially identify it as a Harry Potter game.

The Harry Potter connection comes from Warner Bros. Games' broader plans. 

With big franchises under its belt like DC, Mortal Kombat, Game of Thrones, and Hogwarts Legacy, Warner Bros. is one of the most obvious properties that could support a new online RPG in the form of Harry Potter. 

Avalanche also is said to be working on a separate single-player RPG that would tie in with previously confirmed plans for Hogwarts Legacy 2. That could mean that the studio is working on two games at once, with a team working on the traditional single-player series and another team working on online multiplayer.

Hogwarts Legacy 2 is expected to continue the single-player experience that made the original such a major success. Warner Bros. Games CEO JB Perrette has said the company plans to return to some of its biggest franchises between 2027 and 2028, and Hogwarts Legacy 2 is expected to be part of that lineup. 

The potential multiplayer project, meanwhile, could become something closer to a Hogwarts Online experience. That is still a working theory rather than a confirmed description of the project, but the idea would fit the online infrastructure mentioned in Avalanche's job listing. 

Instead of replacing the single-player games, the multiplayer RPG could offer a separate world where you can attend classes with friends, compete in Quidditch, duel other players, explore areas together, and take part in cooperative activities. 

That separation could be particularly important because Hogwarts Legacy’s appeal came largely from its single-player open-world experience. 

Turning the sequel directly into a live-service game would risk changing the formula that made the original successful and could alienate players who simply want another traditional RPG. A separate multiplayer title provides Warner Bros. a way to experiment with online features while allowing Hogwarts Legacy 2 to remain focused on its campaign. 

The approach could also explain the apparent decline of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions as a standalone project. The game has reportedly received little meaningful post-launch support, and Warner Bros. could potentially incorporate its central Quidditch concept into these newer Harry Potter projects instead. 

Rather than keeping Quidditch isolated in its own game, Warner Bros. could bring it into Hogwarts Legacy 2 and potentially the multiplayer RPG as a larger feature. That would let the company use the concept while putting it into games with a broader audience and longer-term plans.

There is also evidence that Warner Bros. is thinking beyond just a sequel and one multiplayer spin-off. Another management-level job listing reportedly refers to global, multi-year marketing plans for multiple Harry Potter titles on PC and consoles. 

The plural reference is significant because it suggests the publisher is planning an entire portfolio rather than relying on a single game. This particular reference specifically excludes mobile projects, suggesting a broader console and PC strategy for the franchise.

The long-term plan for Hogwarts Legacy itself also appears to remain intact. 

The original game was designed with the possibility of sequels, and the current direction suggests that Hogwarts Legacy 2 would continue that single-player storyline before eventually leading into a potential Hogwarts Legacy 3. 

The possible MMO-style project would exist alongside that trilogy rather than replacing it. In other words, you could potentially get a traditional three-game single-player series while also having a separate online Harry Potter RPG running at the same time.

One of the most significant changes for Hogwarts Legacy 2 could involve its post-launch support. The original Hogwarts Legacy sold well over 40 million copies but did not receive the kind of major DLC expansions or ongoing content that many players expected from such a successful game.

New job listings reportedly suggest thathe team now treats post-launch content planninged as a core part of development rather than something added after release. That could eventually mean new map areas, quest lines, equipment, and other content are developed alongside the sequel from the start.

The connection between the games and the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series could also become increasingly important. According to the transcript, lore and story consistency between the games and the show is expected to be a major consideration, although the exact nature of that connection remains unclear. 

Hogwarts Legacy 2 could focus heavily on its narrative while the multiplayer RPG develops a separate story, potentially set in another period. There is no confirmation yet that the multiplayer project will literally be called Hogwarts Online or that it will share the exact same setting as the sequel.

If the multiplayer project ends up set in the Harry Potter universe, its potential feature list is fairly easy to imagine based on the systems Avalanche is reportedly building. 

Player-versus-player dueling could expand on the combat from the original Hogwarts Legacy, while competitive Quidditch could finally become a major multiplayer activity. Cooperative missions could let you clear enemy hideouts or dungeons with friends, and larger activities could potentially include raids or other group challenges.

The shared Hogwarts classes could also prove to be one of the more interesting features since, rather than moving around the school by yourself, you could go to lessons with other players and maybe take the exams together. 

A grading system could then turn these lessons into friendly competitions, rewarding players with items or other in-game advantages. Similarly, the Triwizard Tournament would also fit in well with a multiplayer RPG, offering players another form of competitive activity that combines the social and magical aspects of the franchise.

Exploring the open world with friends could be another major part of the experience. The multiplayer project and Hogwarts Legacy 2 could share some map features, with the possibility of a much larger world than the original. 

Meanwhile, Hogwarts Legacy 2 can use its bigger budget to introduce new traversal systems, including more creature mounts. The original already let players use basic mounts, so features like expanded flying options or even dragon riding would be a natural area for the sequel to explore, though these ideas remain speculation.

For now, the clearest picture is that Warner Bros. appears to be building a much broader future for Harry Potter games. 

Hogwarts Legacy 2 is officially part of the roadmap, while Avalanche's job listings confirm that an online multiplayer RPG is also being developed at the studio. If the theory that this project is another Harry Potter game proves correct, the franchise could eventually have a single-player trilogy running alongside a dedicated online RPG.

There may also be additional Harry Potter projects in development, given the references to multiple PC and console titles in Warner Bros. Games’ job listings. None of the available information confirms that every project will become a finished game, and Avalanche’s multiplayer RPG remains unannounced. 

Still, the combination of a confirmed Hogwarts Legacy sequel, a confirmed online multiplayer RPG in development, and broader multi-year plans for Harry Potter games suggests Warner Bros. will treat the franchise as one of its major gaming properties for years to come.