The highly anticipated game Hogwarts Legacy has been a massive success, becoming the best-selling game of 2023 and receiving critical acclaim. Despite the initial chaos and delays during development, the game has surpassed all expectations.
Developers have promised a complete experience with no DLC for Hogwarts Legacy, but recent job listings suggest that a sequel is already in the works. Tech news has reported that Avalanche Software is shifting the graphics engine for Hogwarts Legacy 2 from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5.
A job listing for a Senior Character Artist at the studio explicitly mentions experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine 4/5. This shift to Unreal Engine 5 hints at a more visually impressive game in the future.
Warner and Avalanche Software have indicated that the future of their Witcher series depends on the success of Hogwarts Legacy. By hiring developers with experience in Unreal Engine 5, they are setting the stage for an even more visually stunning sequel. Fans can expect an upgrade in graphics quality as the game moves away from older hardware limitations.
With the success of Hogwarts Legacy and the improvements planned for its sequel, the future looks bright for fans of the magical world of wizardry. Stay tuned for more updates as development progresses.