In a stellar performance, “Hogwarts Legacy” has soared past 22 million copies sold by the end of 2023, with approximately 2 million units sold during the December holiday season, according to Warner Bros. Games. The president of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, David Haddad, expresses not only pride in the game’s sales figures but also in its ability to enchant fans and bring the Harry Potter universe to life in a new and captivating way.

Sales and Engagement Highlights:

• 22 Million Copies Sold: “Hogwarts Legacy” achieved exceptional sales, surpassing 22 million copies sold globally.
• Holiday Season Boost: The game experienced an additional surge during the December holiday season, contributing to its impressive sales numbers.
• Player Engagement: From the game’s launch on February 10 through December 31, players collectively spent 707 million hours playing “Hogwarts Legacy.”
• Replayability: Many fans have revisited the game, playing through it multiple times, exploring different storylines by choosing different Hogwarts houses.

In-Game Achievements:

• Potions Brewed: Players brewed a staggering 819 million potions within the virtual wizarding school.
• Magical Plants Harvested: Over 1.3 billion magical plants were harvested by players.
• Magical Beasts Rescued: Players rescued 593 million magical beasts during their journeys.
• Dark Wizards Defeated: A remarkable 4.9 billion dark wizards were defeated within the game.

Future Plans and Additions to Potterverse:

• Quidditch Game: A previously announced title featuring Quidditch, the wizard sport omitted from “Hogwarts Legacy,” is currently in the beta-testing phase.
• Unannounced Projects: Warner Bros. Games is working on “a series of other things” that are currently undisclosed. These projects aim to deepen fan engagement with the world, stories, and characters of the Potterverse.

Warner Bros. Games Focus on Franchises:

• Success of “Mortal Kombat 1”: “Mortal Kombat 1,” released on September 14, garnered more players for the franchise than ever before in its 30-plus year history.
• Upcoming Releases: “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” (Feb. 2) and “MultiVersus” (free-to-play brawler) are highlighted as ambitious projects.
• Future Franchise Expansions: A single-player open-world action Wonder Woman game and games contributing to the relaunch of the DC Universe are in development.

Focus on Franchises and Future Strategies:

• Importance of Franchises: The executive layer at Warner Bros. Discovery emphasizes the importance of franchises, and games play a crucial role in keeping these franchises relevant and exciting.
• Transformation Goals: There is a shift toward transforming major franchises to include more always-on gameplay through live services, multi-platform availability, and free-to-play extensions.
• Engagement Goals: The overarching goal is to maximize engagement with fans through content releases, updates, and live services, creating a vibrant and exciting gaming experience.

As Warner Bros. Games continues its strategic focus on franchises and plans for engaging content, “Hogwarts Legacy” stands out as a flagship success, contributing significantly to the company’s gaming portfolio.

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