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Hogwarts Legacy, the highly anticipated action role-playing video game set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, has reportedly sold over 12 million copies just two weeks after its release. According to reports, the game has earned over $850 million in sales revenue, beating expectations despite the controversy surrounding the involvement of J.K. Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter franchise.
The game’s success is a welcome achievement for Warner Bros. Games, which had reported a year-on-year decline before the release of Hogwarts Legacy. The company is also facing the challenge of a planned merger with Discovery, Inc.
Despite the backlash against Rowling’s involvement in the game due to her controversial statements on trans rights, Hogwarts Legacy has proven to be a major hit among fans of the Harry Potter franchise. The game takes place in the late 1800s, before the events of the books and movies, and allows players to create their own characters and attend classes at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The game features an open-world environment where players can explore various locations in the Wizarding World, including Hogsmeade and the Forbidden Forest. They can also engage in combat with magical creatures and duel other characters.
The success of Hogwarts Legacy could pave the way for further expansion of the Wizarding World in video games. There are already reports of a new Harry Potter game in development at Avalanche Software, set to release in 2024.
The success of Hogwarts Legacy may also provide some relief for the entertainment industry, which has been hard hit by the ongoing pandemic. With many people still staying at home due to safety concerns, video games have become an increasingly popular form of entertainment.
The success of Hogwarts Legacy is a testament to the enduring popularity of the Harry Potter franchise and the strong appetite for immersive video games set in the Wizarding World.
