Hogwarts Legacy, the open-world action RPG based on the famous Harry Potter franchise, has managed to sell more than 22 million units, according to the announcement made by publisher Warner Bros. Games and developer Avalanche Software. The game was initially released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on February 10, 2023, followed by PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on May 5, 2023, and for Switch on November 14, 2023. 2023.
A total of 15 million copies of Hogwarts Legacy were sold before the game’s release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch, meaning it has moved another seven million units since then. During the December 2023 holiday season, approximately two million additional copies were sold.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment president David Haddad expressed his pride not only in the units sold, but in how the game has delighted fans. In a statement to Variety, Haddad mentioned: “It’s not just the number of units sold that I’m so proud of, it’s the fact that it has delighted fans so much. “It has brought Harry Potter to life in a new way for players, where they can be themselves in this world, in this story.”
Hogwarts Legacy has stood out as the best-selling game of the year in the industry worldwide, breaking the typical trend of sequels to already established games. The president added: “That is a position that sequel games to these great franchises generally have, and we are very proud to have managed to enter the top positions.”
The game, developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games imprint, invites players to embark on an epic adventure as a fifth-year student at Hogwarts, gifted with a rare ability to access the ancient and powerful Magic. Guided by the Wizard’s Field Guide and unique instructions from professors and other characters, fans will discover a compelling plot full of exciting challenges and mysteries.
Hogwarts Legacy has managed to establish itself as a unique experience, immersing players in its own magical world and positioning itself as one of the biggest successes in the video game industry.
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