Hogwarts Legacy is a massive sales success so far, beating a launch sales record previously set by the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone video game adaptation and considerably outpacing Elden Ring’s first week sales. Hogwarts Legacy and Elden Ring are both open world action-RPGs that released in February in their respective years, though it seems the Harry Potter game is having no trouble blowing through the sales numbers of FromSoftware’s award-winning game, at least in one region.
As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, citing GfK data, Hogwarts Legacy’s physical sales in the UK have smashed at least one record. According to the report, Hogwarts Legacy has had the biggest launch of any Harry Potter video game in the UK, beating a 22-year-old sales record set by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone) all the way back in 2001. Not only has Hogwarts Legacy beaten the record for biggest Harry Potter game debut, it’s also demolished the first week sales of Elden Ring in the UK.
Hogwarts Legacy’s physical sales for its first week in the UK are 80% higher than Elden Ring’s, which is incredibly impressive when considering just how big of a deal Elden Ring was at this time last year and the fact that the new Harry Potter game is only available on three platforms versus Elden Ring’s five. While Hogwarts Legacy is coming to PS4, Switch, and Xbox One later this year, the game is currently only available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, whereas Elden Ring debuted on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
It’s worth pointing out that Hogwarts Legacy’s total sales number are likely significantly higher than even what the UK sales data indicates. The data provided so far only takes into account the game’s physical sales in the UK. Digital sales are unaccounted for, as are the game’s sales in the rest of the world. When it’s all tallied up, Hogwarts Legacy’s total launch week sales will likely put the game well on track to potentially being the best-selling game of the year, or at least close to the top.
Hogwarts Legacy has three more opportunities to significantly boost its sales numbers as the game looks to expand to PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. The Hogwarts Legacy Switch port in particular seems primed for success, though it’s possible unforeseen technical issues with the console’s outdated hardware could wind up holding that version of the game back. Harry Potter fans on Switch will have to wait and see on that front, but in the meantime, the game could very well break even more sales records as more data is collected.
2023-02-13 20:00:03
Article from gamerant.com
It has been reported that the recent launch sales of Hogwarts Legacy have shattered a 22-year-old record and outdone Elden Ring.
Hogwarts Legacy, the newly-released action-role playing game developed by Avalanche Software, has outpaced Elden Ring in sales – quite an accomplishment given the hype that surrounded the latter.
Set in the Harry Potter universe, Hogwarts Legacy puts players in the shoes of a student assigned to Hogwarts in the 1800s, where they will explore the illustrious magical institution and figure out the secrets of their own power.
The game received mixed critiques from critics upon release, with some praising its immersive setting and story, while others criticized the depth of its role-playing systems. However, the majority of the player base has found Hogwarts Legacy to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience in the wonderful world of magic.
The launch sales of Hogwarts Legacy have certainly been impressive, with the game having managed to break a 22-year-old record of first week sales in the gaming industry. This landmark achievement follows strong pre-order numbers, which helped propel the game to the very top of the charts.
Moreover, the success of Hogwarts Legacy has enabled it to outpace the highly anticipated Elden Ring, making it officially the fastest-selling game in the last two decades.
The considerable success of Hogwarts Legacy is a testament to the incredible fandom surrounding the Harry Potter franchise, as well as the undeniable pull of Avalanche Software’s engaging game design. It is expected that the game will continue to enjoy great success and remain a part of the gaming zeitgeist for years to come.