The magical world of Hogwarts Legacy continues to enchant players worldwide as it hits a remarkable milestone. Warner Bros. Games has recently revealed that the game has now sold over 40 million units across various platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo devices. This success comes despite initial controversies and calls for a boycott due to the views of J.K. Rowling, who was not directly involved in the game’s development.
Breaking Records in the Wizarding World
Hogwarts Legacy, developed by Avalanche Software, has been a phenomenon since its release in February 2023. It quickly shattered sales records, becoming the best-selling launch in Warner Bros. Games’ history. By May 2023, the game had sold over 15 million units and generated more than a billion dollars in retail sales. In January 2024, it was named the best-selling game of 2023, with a total of 22 million units sold. The game continued its success with 24 million units sold by January, and later that year, it reached a milestone of 30 million units, highlighting its massive popularity.
Anticipating More Magical Adventures
Despite the cancellation of a planned Definitive Edition, Hogwarts Legacy’s success has paved the way for a sequel. Rumors suggest that Hogwarts Legacy 2 will not be a game-as-a-service, even though Warner Bros. executives have expressed interest in exploring live service models for future projects. Meanwhile, the company has undergone significant restructuring, focusing on major franchises such as Mortal Kombat, DC, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones, following the closure of several studios.
The Future of Warner Bros. Games
Warner Bros. Games’ reshuffling comes amidst a bidding war between entertainment giants Netflix and Paramount Skydance. While Netflix regards the game division as an additional perk in their acquisition plans, the outcome of this competition will determine the future direction for Warner Bros. Games and its celebrated franchises.
The magical journey of Hogwarts Legacy continues to captivate players, with the game surpassing 40 million units sold across multiple platforms.