Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Becomes Critical Focus for Warner Bros. Games
Hogwarts Legacy Sequel is Key for Warner Bros. Success
Amid a 41 percent YoY decline in games revenue in the second quarter of 2024, the commercial disaster that was Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and reported layoffs, Warner Bros. needs a hit. The publisher is looking at the Hogwarts Legacy sequel to deliver it. A follow-up to the highest selling game of 2023 is one of the biggest priorities for the studio, a Warner Bros. Discovery executive noted.
Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Plans
Speaking at a recent conference, Warner Bros. Discovery's CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels stated, "A direct sequel to 'Hogwarts Legacy' is one of the biggest priorities in a couple of years." He emphasized the potential growth contribution of the games business in their strategic outlook.
Warner Bros. Struggles Post-Suicide Squad
The sudden shift in focus follows the underwhelming reception of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which generated a $200 million loss for Warner Bros. This title failed to recapture the magic of the original Hogwarts Legacy, which sold over 22 million copies last year.
Future Prospects of Warner Bros. Games
As the gaming landscape shifts, Wiedenfels acknowledged the disappointing performance of Suicide Squad, calling it a “miss.” Warner Bros. is now banking on high expectations with the Hogwarts Legacy sequel while launching new titles like Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions to revive interest in the franchise.
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