Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Possibly Spotted In New Job Listing

New developments in the gaming industry suggest that Avalanche Software is working on the highly anticipated sequel to its Hogwarts Legacy. This follows the massive success of the original game, released in 2023, which became a hit and sold over 24 million units worldwide.

Moreover, the latest clues about a sequel come from a job posting by Avalanche Software on its LinkedIn. It has advertised the producer position with extensive experience in full-cycle game development and leading large projects.

The role’s requirements for proficiency in managing detailed project schedules, coordinating cross-discipline teams, and expertise in open-world RPGs and action/magical combat games align perfectly with the core elements of Hogwarts Legacy.

Experience developing Open World RPG games or action/magical combat games a plus.”

The Game May Be Exclusive To The Upcoming Generation Of Consoles

Additionally, further fueling speculation is a recent interview with Jose Villeta, the director of software engineering at WB Games, where he expressed interest in utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for future projects. This could mean that the sequel might leverage this advanced engine.

At that, a job description of an Advanced Software Engineer also advertised by the company, emphasizes Unreal Engine 5. Interestingly the Job description talked about the Next Generation of Consoles. 

This person will work closely with the project engineering, art, and design leads to develop high-quality game features for AAA games for Next Generation platforms.”

From the job posting of Advanced Software Engineer

Advance Software Engineer Job Listing of Avalanche Studios | Image Source: LinkedInExtending on this further, the lengthy development cycles of modern games and the specific mention of next-generation consoles indicate that we are unlikely to see the Hogwarts Legacy sequel on the current PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Even if a version is released for these platforms, it might be a trimmed-down version similar to how the original game was adapted for the 8th generation of consoles.

While we don’t have an official confirmation from Warner Bros. or Avalanche Software, the gaming community will surely be cherishing this news. The job listing and industry trends strongly indicate that the sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is in early development.