Hogwarts Legacy Sales Exceed Expectations Despite Controversy

Despite facing a great deal of controversy leading up to its release, Hogwarts Legacy has exceeded all expectations in terms of sales figures. The game was highly anticipated due to the fact that it is set in the world of Harry Potter and allows players to attend the famous school of witchcraft and wizardry. However, the game also faced criticism due to its connection to JK Rowling, who has made controversial comments regarding the transgender community.

Despite these concerns, the game was released on PC and current-gen systems in February 2023 and quickly surpassed sales expectations. As reported by Insider Gaming, Hogwarts Legacy has exceeded sales expectations by a significant margin. The game sold over 12 million copies within its first two weeks, generating over $850 million in revenue during this time frame. These numbers are far higher than Warner Bros. Games' internal predictions, with the game selling 256% more than expected.

This news was revealed via LinkedIn by Warner Bros. Entertainment's Senior Global Brand Manager, which also mentioned the game's Twitch record for the most peak concurrent viewers ever for a single-player game, with 1.3 million views.

Controversy couldn't stop Hogwarts Legacy from breaking sales records

Despite the controversy surrounding the game, it's clear that fans of the Harry Potter franchise were eager to get their hands on Hogwarts Legacy. The game is set to launch on PS4 and Xbox One on May 5, 2023, which means that these sales numbers are likely to increase in the coming months.

The success of Hogwarts Legacy can be attributed to several factors. First and foremost, the game is set in the beloved Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which has a massive fan following. Fans have been eagerly anticipating a new game set in this universe, and Hogwarts Legacy has delivered on that front.

Of course, the controversy surrounding the game has not disappeared entirely. Some fans are still unhappy about the association with Rowling, and there have been ongoing debates about whether or not it is ethical to support her work. However, it seems that for many players, the lure of exploring the wizarding world of Harry Potter was too strong to resist.

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