A petition aiming to prevent Hogwarts Legacy 2 from incorporating live service features continues to gather momentum, with 8,831 supporters having signed as of now. While the game’s development is confirmed, specifics about what it will include are quite elusive at this stage.
Though the exact details of Hogwarts Legacy 2 remain under wraps, it’s clear there’s a push within Warner Bros. to include live service elements in more of their games. This was evident from executive statements and the controversial inclusion of these features in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Given how live service features can sometimes negatively affect traditional games, it’s no wonder many Hogwarts Legacy enthusiasts are anxious about the future installment.
In March, a petition was launched on Change.org, asking for Hogwarts Legacy 2 to steer clear of live service elements and instead deliver an experience akin to the original. As ComicBook highlights, this petition is still gathering steam. There’s a significant segment of the fanbase keen on ensuring the sequel doesn’t take the live service route. While it’s amassed 8,831 verified signatures so far, it’s worth noting that game developers often pay little heed to such petitions, so it might not influence the development path or creative decisions of Hogwarts Legacy 2.
It’s important to remember that Hogwarts Legacy 2 isn’t necessarily destined to adopt the live service model. The original game was a massive sales hit, which might persuade WB to stick with a winning formula without adding potentially divisive elements. Adding live services could risk alienating the game’s existing audience, potentially hurting sales. On the flip side, some executives might argue that not incorporating live service components could mean losing out on financial opportunities.
There might be a middle ground here. Before the original release, many Harry Potter fans were hoping for a multiplayer option and were let down when it turned out to be a single-player only. Perhaps Hogwarts Legacy 2 could offer a multiplayer mode with live service features while maintaining a robust single-player campaign. This way, WB could satisfy those seeking microtransactions and multiplayer experiences while preserving the single-player adventure cherished by many fans.
In the end, aficionados of the series will just have to sit tight and see how Hogwarts Legacy 2 unfolds. Currently, the sequel hasn’t been officially introduced to the public, and it might remain under wraps for some time. Meanwhile, fans will have to make do with the original until any new substantial DLC or content arrives, albeit it’s unfortunate that significant expansions aren’t in the pipeline.
