Ethan Crossfield 
LEGO Harry Potter Collection is getting another modern-platform release, with both games heading to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026. The package combines Years 1-4 and Years 5-7, giving new Switch 2 owners a complete block-building trip through the Harry Potter story. However, players who already own the original Switch version may need to wait for more information before deciding whether to buy it again.
What happened
LEGO Harry Potter Collection will launch natively on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16. The collection includes LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, with both adventures presented as a single package. Couch co-op is also included, preserving one of the collection's central ways to play.
The release continues a long-running series of ports. The collection first arrived on PlayStation 4 in October 2016, followed by Xbox One and the original Nintendo Switch several years later. It was then released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in October 2024. No new LEGO Harry Potter game has launched since Years 5-7, making this another opportunity to revisit the existing titles rather than a new chapter.
Why it matters
The Switch 2 edition appears focused on accessibility and performance instead of substantial new content. The source material does not identify any major features exclusive to this version, but players can reasonably expect it to perform better than the original Switch release. That makes the port most relevant to people who have not yet played the collection or want to experience it on Nintendo's newer hardware.
The unanswered question is the upgrade policy. It has not been confirmed whether owners of the Switch version will receive an upgrade path. If no such option is offered, existing players could potentially face the full $49.99 price for the native Switch 2 release. Because the new edition does not appear to add major content, current owners have little immediate reason to feel pressured while those details remain unresolved.
What to watch next
LEGO Harry Potter Collection is currently the only Harry Potter video game known to be releasing for the remainder of the year. The larger future-facing project is Hogwarts Legacy 2, which has been officially confirmed to be in development and is expected to arrive within the next couple of years. Specific details have not been announced, although the game is expected to connect with the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series.
That series is scheduled to premiere on December 25 and will feature a new cast. It is also expected to include material from the books that was left out of the films, along with previously unseen scenes. For now, though, the next playable Harry Potter release is the familiar LEGO collection on Switch 2.
Key takeaways for players
- The Switch 2 release launches on October 16, 2026.
- Both LEGO Harry Potter games are included in the collection.
- Couch co-op remains part of the package.
- No major Switch 2-exclusive features have been confirmed.
- The upgrade path for existing Switch owners is still unknown.
Expert View
This is a practical platform release rather than a meaningful expansion of the LEGO Harry Potter series. Its strongest audience is made up of Switch 2 players who missed the collection previously, while existing Switch owners should wait for upgrade information before spending again. The lack of confirmed new content keeps the focus on hardware performance and convenience, not fresh gameplay.
