Hogwarts Legacy is a game that was developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games and Portkey Games. This game was heavily anticipated by gamers around the world before its release due to the popularity of its original IP.
In February 2023, this game was released for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. After 5 weeks of its release, it surpassed the sales of FromSoftware’s Elden Ring. According to the LinkedIn page of Warner Bros. Games’ Global Brand Manager, Hogwarts Legacy sold 256% more copies than expected. Furthermore, its future sales are expected to be significantly greater when it has also become available for the PS4, Xbox One, and lastly Nintendo Switch in the second half of the year.
An Opportunity to Be Fully Immersed in the Magical World
Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world RPG based at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. The game’s Hogwarts captures the original book’s atmosphere perfectly, and magical combat is incredibly well portrayed. But also players can create their own magicians through various customizing options.
The game is packed with elements that will immerse the player in the wizarding world despite long playtime without burning them out. The player transfer to Hogwarts as a late 5th grader and becomes friends with fascinating characters. Then they take classes together, wander around the campus, and carry out various quests. Along the way, they will fight against giant spiders utilizing magic, ride hippogriffs to fly in the sky, and subdue the Goblin rebellion with their newly discovered powers, thus experiencing various adventures.
Additionally, Hogwarts Legacy only incorporates the world of the source material, not the source material itself, so not all of the characters and storylines will be familiar. Fans of the source material will be able to relate to the game as it takes the world of Harry Potter a step further, while non-fans of the source material will be able to enjoy a vibrant wizarding world with a variety of sub-quests, puzzles, collectibles, and other content, as well as the realistic use of magic.
Players From Various Ages
The gaming research company, Newzoo, conducted a survey on gamers in North America, where most Hogwarts Legacy players are from. Targeted towards those in an age range of 10-50, the survey showed that about 64% of them are males. It also showed that it is the most popular game among players between the ages of 10-17, regardless of gender. These statistics show that its players’ age range is somewhat similar to that of action RPG players.
The largest group of players in Hogwarts Legacy is Gen Z. This suggests that the game’s genre and mechanisms have influenced the demographics of its players more than its original IP. Then millennials come in second. Those millennials not only have grown up with the Harry Potter series but also are the largest fan base of the Harry Potter IP. There are also many middle-aged players. As a result, Hogwarts Legacy has a diverse group of users across all ages and genders.
Hogwarts Legacy in Global Markets
According to another report from Newzoo, Hogwarts Legacy was ranked 5th in terms of the number of MAUs (Monthly Active Users) as of February 2023. The majority of its players come from North America and Western Europe, where most people play PC and console games. However, a considerable number of its players also come from regions where the mobile gaming market is much larger. This shows that Hogwarts Legacy is beloved in many different countries.
Since the Harry Potter universe has been popular worldwide for years, it is not a surprise that the game achieved great success. Still, the reason that players from various countries could enjoy the game is its multi-language support. Currently, Hogwarts Legacy supports subtitles in 14 languages and dubbing in 8, making the game more accessible and immersive for players from different countries.
Why not become a Hogwarts student yourself, attend classes, make friends, experience the relationships between houses, explore the school, and express yourself more freely in-game? Hogwarts Legacy will bring you a magical gaming experience.
