Discover how Hogwarts Legacy greatly surpassed sales expectations and became a huge success, selling over 12 million copies within its first two weeks and generating over $850M.
How Much Did Hogwarts Legacy Sell?
Hogwarts Legacy, the much-anticipated game set in the magical world of Harry Potter, has exceeded all expectations since its release in February 2023. According to a report by Insider Gaming, Hogwarts Legacy has sold 256% more copies than what its creators, WB Games, had predicted. This means that over 12 million copies of the game were sold within the first two weeks of its release, generating a staggering $850 million in that short span of time.
Despite being only available on PC and current-gen systems, Hogwarts Legacy has continued to be a best-seller and has even outsold the lifetime sales of Elden Ring in the UK within a month of its launch. This is a remarkable achievement, as Elden Ring was a massive success for its developers, FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment.
The Hogwarts Legacy team has also shared interesting player engagement data, revealing that fans have spent a total of 406 million hours playing the game, defeating a whopping 2.25 billion Dark Wizards in the process. These numbers are likely to have increased significantly since the last update on March 10, 2023. Hogwarts Legacy is set to launch on more platforms, with the PS4 and Xbox One versions coming in May and the Switch port arriving in July. However, it remains to be seen if these versions will sell as well as the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions, which have been driving most cross-generation game sales.
In conclusion, Hogwarts Legacy has been a massive hit, surpassing all expectations and becoming one of the most successful game releases of all time. Fans of the Harry Potter universe can now immerse themselves in the magical world of Hogwarts on a variety of gaming platforms, with more exciting adventures yet to come.
The Hogwarts Legacy Controversy Didn't Do Anything!
Remember that time cancel culture tried to have gamers boycott Hogwarts Legacy considering J.K Rowling's involvement (somehow)? Well clearly it didn't work! On that note, J.K Rowling is still winning, and we'll tell you why if you haven't been informed lately.
In addition to the phenomenal success of Hogwarts Legacy, the Harry Potter franchise is set to expand even further with the announcement of a new TV series. Sending fans into a frenzy, the creator of the Harry Potter universe, J.K. Rowling, is set to produce a Harry Potter TV series on HBO Max.
The Harry Potter franchise has been a global phenomenon for over two decades, and with the upcoming TV series and continued success of Hogwarts Legacy, it's clear that the magic of Harry Potter is still as strong as ever. Fans of the franchise can look forward to even more exciting adventures in the coming years, both on the screen and in the world of gaming.
Share Your Views With Us
Join the conversation, as your opinion matters to us. Feel free to comment below or share this now by launching our share tools.
Want more of us? Join our fast growing communities when you like Tanizzle on Facebook, follow Tanizzle on Twitter and subscribe to the Tanizzle Studios YouTube Channel.