Hogwarts Legacy Tops UK Physical Sales Charts in 2023
PlayStation 5 version leads sales, overall physical game sales in the UK decline by 5%
- Hogwarts Legacy, a Harry Potter-themed game, was the highest-selling physical video game in the UK in 2023, ending a decade-long dominance by EA's football games.
- The game's physical sales were predominantly on the PlayStation 5, contributing to over half of its total sales in 2023.
- Despite Hogwarts Legacy's success, overall physical game sales in the UK experienced a decline, falling by 5% from the previous year.
- The game's success is notable as it launched in February, well ahead of the release dates of its major competitors, EA Sports FC 24 and Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
- Hogwarts Legacy's sequel is anticipated due to the game's commercial success, though official news is yet to be announced.