Warner Bros.
Games has announced a major milestone for its blockbuster title, Hogwarts Legacy, which has now sold over 40 million copies worldwide.
With this achievement, Hogwarts Legacy stands as the "biggest game release" in the publisher’s history, cementing its place among the most successful video game launches of all time. Hogwarts Legacy, developed by Portkey Games, delivers an immersive open-world action RPG experience set in the 1800s wizarding world, long before the events of the Harry Potter series.
Designed to place players at the center of their own magical journey, the game invites adventurers to step into the role of a fifth-year student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry—a student who possesses a rare, powerful ability to harness ancient magic. Players begin their adventure by customizing their character and are promptly sorted into one of the school’s iconic houses.
The journey unfolds through exploration, magical learning, and forging alliances within the vibrant world of Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest, and surrounding areas.
Over the course of the game, players develop magical abilities, mastering spells, brewing potions, and caring for magical creatures, all while unearthing secrets that threaten the wizarding world. In a recent statement, Warner Bros.
Games celebrated the remarkable sales milestone, highlighting that Hogwarts Legacy is now the best-selling game in the publisher’s extensive catalog.
This underscores the title’s global appeal and the enduring enthusiasm for the wizarding world, both old and new. Key gameplay features include: - **Exploring an open world:** From traversing the iconic halls of Hogwarts to venturing into uncharted territories, the game offers players the freedom to explore at their own pace. - **Personalized magic:** Players are empowered to be the witch or wizard they aspire to be, advancing with new spells, skills, and relationships. - **A fresh story in a beloved universe:** Experience a previously unexplored era of wizardry as players uncover hidden truths and confront formidable foes, including trolls, Dark Wizards, goblins, and a menacing villain whose threat looms over the fate of magic itself. Hogwarts Legacy is now available both physically and digitally for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, with gamers able to purchase and download via the Nintendo eShop.
The release on Nintendo’s latest hardware has expanded the game’s reach, bringing its magic to a wider audience dedicated to portable gaming. The sales landmark achieved by Hogwarts Legacy is a testament to the work of Portkey Games and Warner Bros.
Games, demonstrating the strong demand for quality single-player adventures in today’s gaming landscape.
With continued support via updates and a dedicated player base, Hogwarts Legacy continues to enchant fans and set new standards for future action RPGs on the Nintendo platforms and beyond.
Games has announced a major milestone for its blockbuster title, Hogwarts Legacy, which has now sold over 40 million copies worldwide.
With this achievement, Hogwarts Legacy stands as the "biggest game release" in the publisher’s history, cementing its place among the most successful video game launches of all time. Hogwarts Legacy, developed by Portkey Games, delivers an immersive open-world action RPG experience set in the 1800s wizarding world, long before the events of the Harry Potter series.
Designed to place players at the center of their own magical journey, the game invites adventurers to step into the role of a fifth-year student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry—a student who possesses a rare, powerful ability to harness ancient magic. Players begin their adventure by customizing their character and are promptly sorted into one of the school’s iconic houses.
The journey unfolds through exploration, magical learning, and forging alliances within the vibrant world of Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest, and surrounding areas.
Over the course of the game, players develop magical abilities, mastering spells, brewing potions, and caring for magical creatures, all while unearthing secrets that threaten the wizarding world. In a recent statement, Warner Bros.
Games celebrated the remarkable sales milestone, highlighting that Hogwarts Legacy is now the best-selling game in the publisher’s extensive catalog.
This underscores the title’s global appeal and the enduring enthusiasm for the wizarding world, both old and new. Key gameplay features include: - **Exploring an open world:** From traversing the iconic halls of Hogwarts to venturing into uncharted territories, the game offers players the freedom to explore at their own pace. - **Personalized magic:** Players are empowered to be the witch or wizard they aspire to be, advancing with new spells, skills, and relationships. - **A fresh story in a beloved universe:** Experience a previously unexplored era of wizardry as players uncover hidden truths and confront formidable foes, including trolls, Dark Wizards, goblins, and a menacing villain whose threat looms over the fate of magic itself. Hogwarts Legacy is now available both physically and digitally for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, with gamers able to purchase and download via the Nintendo eShop.
The release on Nintendo’s latest hardware has expanded the game’s reach, bringing its magic to a wider audience dedicated to portable gaming. The sales landmark achieved by Hogwarts Legacy is a testament to the work of Portkey Games and Warner Bros.
Games, demonstrating the strong demand for quality single-player adventures in today’s gaming landscape.
With continued support via updates and a dedicated player base, Hogwarts Legacy continues to enchant fans and set new standards for future action RPGs on the Nintendo platforms and beyond.
