According to what was reported by Christopher Dring in his article on GamesIndustry.biz, Hogwarts Legacy sold in large numbers in UK video game stores and comfortably tops the weekly chart.
It’s the biggest launch of any Harry Potter game ever, with sales exceeding the 64% compared to the previous best: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 2001. In fact, the most important week for that title wasn’t the first but the second (due to the film’s enthusiasm). Even compared to that week, Hogwarts Legacy outperforms by a decisive 2%.
This result is even more impressive when considering that it relates only to physical sales (digital purchase data is not yet available), the sole sales method possible in the distant year 2001.
Compared to the biggest fantasy release of last year, Elden Ring, first-week sales of Hogwarts Legacy are 80% higher. An exceptional figure that demonstrates the love entire generations have for the British wizard franchise.
We’re playing it these days and it’s truly an immense adventure... it’ll take some time, but expect our review in the near future!
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