Hogwarts Legacy might be delayed with a potential sale of Warner Bros.' gaming studios
Hogwarts Legacy is set to expand Warner Bros.' gaming experience into the world of Harry Potter and magic. It has been in development for a long time and is likely to come out in the second half of 2022.
However, amid several speculations, there has always been a fear among fans of a possible delay. As things look much more certain with regular reveals, a commercial angle could inadvertently cause a delay, despite no clear indications towards it.
Recent rumors have arisen that Warner Bros. might be looking to sell its gaming studios. As the IPs are rumored to be available on lease, they include several valuable names.
It's not sure how many of the rumors are true, as potential interest has come from big names in the gaming world. For Hogwarts Legacy fans, the central question will be whether a possible change of hands could cause delays in the game.
2022 seems to be the season of acquisition in video games. That won't stop anytime soon as Warner Bros. is rumored to be looking for suitors. To understand the implications for Hogwarts Legacy, here's a look at its developers and publishers.
The game is being developed by Avalanche Software, the first-party studio of Warner Bros. gaming division. Hence, it could well be within the scope of a sale in the future.
The primary reason for there being no delay is the structure of any potential sale. The chances of a possible delay would have been far greater had Avalanche Software been up for sale alone.
The situation is quite different as Warner Bros.' reported ambitions are to sell its entire gaming division. It includes several other studios, aside from the Hogwarts Legacy maker. Some of them are famous names like NetheRealm Studios and Rocksteady.
There's also the question of potential
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