Hogwarts Legacy Tops 22 Million Sales, Spurs More Harry Potter Games

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment plans to expand the franchise following the game's success, despite controversies surrounding J.K. Rowling.

Hogwarts Legacy, the Harry Potter-themed action RPG, has sold over 22 million copies worldwide in less than a year, making it the best-selling game of 2023.
The game's success has prompted Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to plan more games in the Harry Potter series, including a Quidditch-themed game currently in beta-testing.
Despite controversies surrounding Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, the game was well-received by players, with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment president David Haddad praising its ability to bring the Harry Potter world to life for gamers.
The game's success has also led to a shift in Warner Bros. Discovery's strategy, with a greater emphasis on franchise-based games and live services to keep franchises relevant and resonant.
Players have logged over 707 million hours in the game, brewing 819 million potions, harvesting 1.3 billion magical plants, rescuing 593 million magical beasts, and defeating 4.9 billion dark wizards.