Hogwarts Legacy: A Huge Success or Just Hype?
The Harry Potter world is full of magic, adventure, and amazing stories. When Hogwarts Legacy was announced, fans couldn’t wait to explore Hogwarts and live their dream of being a wizard.
And when the game finally came out, it broke records! 📈🎉 It became one of the biggest games of the year. But was it just hype, or is it still popular today?
Let’s break it all down in simple words and see how well Hogwarts Legacy really did! ⚡👇
📊 How Many Copies Did Hogwarts Legacy Sell?
Hogwarts Legacy was a massive hit from the start! Here’s how many copies it sold:
🎮 24 million copies sold since launch!
🚀 12 million copies sold in the first two weeks!
🏆 Biggest game launch in Warner Bros. history!
To understand how huge this is, let’s compare:
🎥 Only one Harry Potter movie made more money than Hogwarts Legacy (Deathly Hallows Part 2 with $1.316 billion).
📈 Some game franchises struggle for years to hit 12 million sales. Hogwarts Legacy did it in just 14 days!
That means Warner Bros. will almost certainly make a sequel or even more games set in the Wizarding World.
🎮 Pre-Launch Hype: How Popular Was It Before Release?
Before the game even came out, fans were already buying it!
🔥 Best-selling game on Steam (preorders)
🔥 Beat Modern Warfare 2 in sales before launch
🔥 #1 best-selling game on Amazon for PS5
🔥 #2 best-selling Xbox Series X/S game, right behind MW2
📢 The only place Hogwarts Legacy didn’t sell as much? Nintendo Switch. But that’s because the Switch version was delayed.
Even though Elden Ring had incredible reviews and won Game of the Year, Hogwarts Legacy had the power of Harry Potter’s fanbase behind it. That’s why it had even more hype!
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📉 What Happened to the Player Count? Is It Still Popular?
At launch, Hogwarts Legacy had a HUGE number of players.
📈 Almost 900,000 people played at the same time on Steam!
📊 It was in the top 10 biggest Steam games ever!
🎮 Millions of people were playing across all platforms.
But after a few months, the numbers dropped:
📉 The active player count fell by almost 90%.
📉 The game rarely goes over 100,000 players at the same time now.
📉 Some days, fewer than 75,000 people play at once.
⚠️ Is this bad news? Not really!
🧙♂️ Hogwarts Legacy is a single-player game, not multiplayer. That means once people finish the story, they move on.
🕰️ The main story takes 35-40 hours, and it takes 70+ hours to complete everything in the game.
🔮 Many players are waiting for DLCs, new updates, or a sequel before they return.
Even though fewer people play daily now, the game was a huge success and people still love it.
📊 What Have Players Been Doing in the Game?
Even though many people finished the game, they spent a LOT of time playing!
📆 406 million hours played in total!
🧙♂️ 2.25 billion Dark Wizards defeated!
🌱 674 million magical plants grown!
🧪 405 million potions brewed!
Warner Bros. is very happy with these numbers. They believe Hogwarts Legacy can become a long-term gaming franchise! 🎉
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🎥 Twitch & Streaming: Did People Watch It?
Hogwarts Legacy took over Twitch and YouTube when it launched!
📺 66.3 million hours watched on Twitch
🎥 2.6 million hours streamed by content creators
👀 1.2 million people watching at the same time at peak hours!
📈 #1 most streamed game at launch!
The game’s open world, magic spells, and Hogwarts nostalgia made it super fun to watch!
🆚 How Did Hogwarts Legacy Compare to Other Big Games?
Hogwarts Legacy did better than many big games, even ones with huge followings.
🥇 Best-selling non-FIFA game since 2017!
🏆 80% more first-week sales than Elden Ring!
🎮 Top 5 Steam game based on peak player count!
Even though GTA V, FIFA, and Call of Duty are always best-sellers, Hogwarts Legacy still became one of the biggest games of 2023!
🛣️ Will There Be a Hogwarts Legacy Sequel?
Since Hogwarts Legacy made over $1.3 billion and sold 24 million copies, a sequel is almost guaranteed!
🚀 Warner Bros. already said they want to expand the franchise beyond this one game.
🧙♂️ The Wizarding World is too big for just one RPG.
📅 If a sequel is announced, it will likely come out by 2026 or 2027.
But what about DLCs or expansions?
Many players were disappointed that Quidditch wasn’t in the game. There’s a good chance Warner Bros. will add Quidditch later as a DLC or free update.
Here are some ideas for possible DLCs:
🏰 New Hogwarts areas & hidden rooms
🕵️ More magical side quests
🚀 Flying on new creatures (Dragons? Hippogriffs?)
🎭 Triwizard Tournament challenges
Hogwarts Legacy has SO MUCH potential! This is just the beginning of what could be a massive gaming series.
🏆 Final Verdict: Is Hogwarts Legacy Worth It?
✅ 24 million copies sold (and still selling!)
✅ $1.3 billion in revenue (more than most Harry Potter movies!)
✅ Broke records on Steam, Twitch, PlayStation, and Xbox!
✅ Still has a strong player base even months later.
✅ A sequel or DLC is almost certain!
So, is Hogwarts Legacy just hype?
Nope! It’s a massive success! 🎮🔥
Even though daily player numbers are lower, the game is still one of the biggest of the year and will likely continue growing with new updates!
What Do You Think?
📢 Are you still playing Hogwarts Legacy? What was your favorite part? Do you want DLCs or a sequel?
Let’s talk in the comments! 💬✨
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