A petition aimed at preventing Hogwarts Legacy 2 from incorporating live service elements is continuing to gain support, with 8,831 signatures collected to date. While it’s confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy 2 is in the pipeline, specific details about the game remain scarce at the moment.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Hogwarts Legacy 2, there’s an undeniable push from WB to infuse more of their games with live service features. This inclination is highlighted by executive statements and the presence of such elements in games like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which has sparked controversy. Many fans are understandably apprehensive about the sequel, given the potential negative effects that live service additions can impose on traditional game experiences.
Back in March, a petition on Change.org was launched in hopes of keeping Hogwarts Legacy 2 focused on a similar style as its predecessor, rather than evolving into a live service model. This petition has continued to attract signatures, as noted by ComicBook, indicating a strong fan desire to maintain the sequel’s single-player roots. However, despite the growing support, it’s unlikely that WB will take the petition into account during development. Game companies often overlook such campaigns when making creative choices for their projects.
It’s important to note that Hogwarts Legacy 2 might not necessarily end up as a live service game. The first Hogwarts Legacy proved to be enormously successful in terms of sales, providing a strong case for WB to stick with a winning formula. Integrating live service functions could alienate fans of the original, potentially harming future sales. Yet, from a business perspective, leaving out these elements might be seen as missing an opportunity to enhance revenue.
There could be a middle ground, though. Prior to its release, fans called for Hogwarts Legacy to include multiplayer options, only to be met with a single-player adventure. Perhaps Hogwarts Legacy 2 could introduce a multiplayer mode aligned with live service dynamics, while retaining a robust single-player component. This approach could satisfy both WB’s aspirations for microtransactions and players’ desire for an expansive solo Wizarding World experience.
Ultimately, the direction Hogwarts Legacy 2 takes remains to be seen. At this point, the sequel hasn’t been showcased to the public and probably will remain under wraps for quite some time. Meanwhile, players will have to continue enjoying the current game, despite the absence of significant downloadable content to keep them engaged.
