Hogwarts Legacy 2 Can Wait – Harry Potter is Back in Gaming

Since emerging in the late 1990s, the Harry Potter franchise has become a household staple, fueled by a rich array of books, films, video games, board games, and other offerings tied to its beloved fictional universe.

In recent times, the wizarding world has experienced a resurgence, thanks to 2023’s Hogwarts Legacy and the upcoming HBO TV series that draws inspiration from the iconic film franchise of the same name.

Fans’ appetite for more Harry Potter content never wanes, and while Hogwarts Legacy 2 remains years away from release, the Boy Who Lived isn’t staying out of the spotlight for long.According to a recent leak from trusted Fortnite insider HYPEX, Harry Potter is set to join the battle-royale game before the end of 2025.

Over the past few months, Fortnite has rolled out a Simpsons-themed update, complete with character appearances and a Springfield-inspired map overhaul.

Currently, Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill universe has joined the fray, letting players step into the shoes of The Bride herself.

But if this latest leak holds true, the magical realm of Harry Potter will be the next big addition to the game.The Boy Who Lived Is Ready to Cast a Winning SpellShared in a post on X (formerly Twitter), the collaboration will debut during Fortnite’s 2025 Winterfest event, accompanied by new themed skins and a broomstick mythic item.

Notably, Epic Games (Fortnite’s developer) has yet to confirm the partnership, but HYPEX is widely recognized for accuracy when it comes to Fortnite-related leaks.

So how are fans reacting?

Discussions have been heating up on the r/FortniteBattleRoyale subreddit, where the news has sparked mixed responses. Amid criticism of Epic Games partnering with the Harry Potter IP—stemming from J.K. Rowling’s widely debated views on transgender issues—many wizarding world fans are expressing genuine excitement.

“A Dobby sidekick would be amazing,” one fan commented.

“Well, my friends are only getting a hug for Christmas this year,” joked another.

For eager fans, this collaboration is undoubtedly a thrilling addition to Fortnite. Still, it’s important to note that any purchases tied to the update carry potential ethical considerations due to Rowling’s controversial statements in recent years.

Even so, Epic Games shows no signs of slowing down the partnership, and fans can look forward to soaring across Fortnite’s map on a magical broom in the coming weeks.