Game Overview:
Hogwars Legacy is an open world action role playing game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Portkey Games.
Players play as a Hogwarts student in the 1800s in an open world Hogwarts and surrounding locations.
Rocksteady Studios is allegedly helping Avalanche Software with the re-release's development, it's been claimed.
Various cosmetics and mounts are also inbound, and Xbox and PC players can finally play the Haunted Hogsmeade Shop Quest.
Avalanche Software's action RPG sold over 22 million units last year, which means an additional two million sales in 2024 thus far.
Avalanche Software's successful action RPG will also receive additional "updates and features", with more details coming this year.
PlayStation's downloads in 2023 were seemingly dominated by Hogwarts Legacy, Call of Duty, and a series of sports games.
Other than 2013, 2018, and now 2023, Call of Duty has been the United States' best-selling game every year since 2009.
Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat 1 makes a surprising return to the top ten, ranking in third place thanks to PS5 price promotions.
Despite sales dropping by 46 percent, Avalanche's action RPG remained in the top spot. Meanwhile, EA Sports FC 24 rose to second place.
Following Hogwarts Legacy's success, the company says it wants to "let the fans be part of this world and stories and characters in deeper and deeper ways."
The open world action RPG sold 2 million units across all platforms during the December Holiday season, WB Games has revealed.
WB Games' open-world action RPG also topped the final weekly physical sales charts of the year, ahead of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
The open world action RPG enjoys the third-biggest physical launch on the Switch in the UK for 2023, behind Zelda and Mario.
Though seamless on current-gen consoles, Avalanche Software's action RPG has 30 to 50-second loading screens on Nintendo Switch.
The open world action RPG, which launched earlier this year, will be coming to Switch on November 14.
WB Games and Avalanche Software's Harry Potter action RPG is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch on November 14.
Meanwhile, the Premium Edition upgrade for Starfield has debuted in seventh place, spelling positive things for the RPG's upcoming full launch.
Datamining has revealed that the open world action RPG was originally set to feature morality and reputation systems.
Though there wasn't a reason for the delay, the development team's "top priority" is creating the best possible experience.
The open-world action RPG returns to the top of the charts, while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's physical sales are down by 68 percent.
The open-world action RPG is also available for PS4 and Xbox One, with the Nintendo Switch version still set for July 25th.
Arachnophobia mode changes the appearances of all enemy spiders and turns spider corpses invisible, among other things.
Work on a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy might potentially already be underway, a job ad seems to be suggesting.
The open world action RPG sold over 12 million units in its first two weeks, generating over $850 million in reveue for WB Games.
Valve has revealed that March 2023 for the Steam Deck was dominated by Hogwarts Legacy and Elden Ring.
Several new games debuted in the top 20, like WILD HEARTS, Like a Dragon: Ishin!, and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
Super Mario Odyssey on Nintendo Switch also saw a nice increase from 13th to ninth place, likely due to the ongoing MAR10 day sales.
Hogwarts Legacy is soon arriving on PS4 and Xbox One, and there are many reasons as to why the launch could be much bigger than what any one might have anticipated it to be.
With just five weeks on the market, Avalanche Software and WB Games' open world action RPG has already surpassed Elden Ring's sales.
Avalanche Software and WB Games' open world action RPG has been collectively played for over 406 million hours since its launch a little over a month ago.
Accounting for both physical and digital sales, Hogwarts Legacy sold twice as much in the UK in its first week than Elden Ring did upon its launch last year.
Previously due out in April, the last-gen version of Avalanche Software's open world action RPG has now been pushed back to May.
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Atomic Heart, Octopath Traveler 2 and Like a Dragon: Ishin! debut in the Gfk's top ten for the week.
Hogwarts Legacy features a bevy of boss fights. Here are ten of the best.
Avalanche Software's Eric Brown has suggested that DLC announcements are being held back so as not to "short-change" those who don't have access to the game yet.
Warner Bros. Games has described just how successful Hogwarts Legacy has been in the first two weeks of its release.
Full Trophy/Achievement completion in Avalanche Software's latest game can be daunting, especially with how enormous the world is.
WB Games president David Haddad says players have logged 267 million hours and sees a "bright future for our other platform launches."
Hogwarts Legacy is chock full of all kinds of spell casts, and combining them in these 12 ways will result in awesome combos.
As acclaimed as the fantasy action RPG is, there are several things it needs to feel like a more complete experience for Harry Potter fans.
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Do you want to unlock those locked doors you found in the world of Hogwarts Legacy? Well, you need to learn the Alohomora spell.
Do you want to procure all the Broomsticks in Hogwarts Legacy? This guide will show you how.
A complete guide on getting all endings in Hogwarts Legacy.
The open world action RPG saw a 66% drop in physical sales in its second week, but still retains its position on top of the charts.
There's plenty of optional content in Avalanche Software's action RPG, but these side quests certainly shouldn't be missed.
PC players can make their Hogwarts Legacy experience notably better with these mods.
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Interested in finding House Tokens? Our guide has what you need,
A complete guide to finding all Demiguise Statues in Hogwarts Legacy.
PS5 players should also see connection improvements, Collector's Edition Trophy issues resolved, and better Fidelity Mode performance.
Portkey Games' action RPG is a massive success, but where do things go from here, especially considering the ending? Find out more here.
Despite the commercial success of Hogwarts Legacy, the studio currently has no plans for DLC or expansions for the game.
Hogwarts Legacy’s combat is simply mesmerizing and we give you 10 reasons why you will become addicted to it.
Hogwarts Legacy has a great deal going for it, but like every game, it's not without its flaws.
Hogwarts Legacy is brimming with tiny, little details- here are some that caught our eye.
A complete guide to solving all Arithmancy Doors puzzles.
Do you want to get hold of every spell in Hogwarts Legacy? This guide has you covered.
The open world action RPG sold over 67,000 units at launch. On the hardware front, the PS5 enjoyed another strong week of sales.
Other than FIFA and Call of Duty releases, Hogwarts Legacy is the biggest game launch in Europe since Red Dead Redemption 2.
A guide to defeating all bosses in Hogwarts Legacy.
The open world action RPG's newest update is now available on PC and Xbox Series X/S, and will be arriving for PS5 later this week.
Hogwarts Legacy lovingly recreates a number of iconic locations in great detail. Here are some that stood out to us the most.
A complete guide on earning XP and leveling up quickly in Hogwarts Legacy.
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The patch will fix "a number of bugs and performance issues" on all platforms, as well as the "Collector's Edition" Trophy bug on PS5.
The open world action RPG's peak concurrent user count on Steam is also the fifth highest to date for a non-free-to-play game.
Having recently launched for PC and current-gen consoles, Hogwarts Legacy has got off to an impressive start where physical sales in the UK are concerned.
Hogwarts Legacy's inevitable sequel should look to make these improvements.
Should you choose to dive into Hogwarts Legacy's offerings, you'll be in for a dense, well-made RPG that utilizes its source material in impressive ways.
We present a complete graphics analysis of Hogwarts Legacy on PS5.
Keep these handy pointers in mind as you make your way through a year as a student at Hogwarts.
Reviews are out and Portkey Games' action RPG goes is available early starting today. Here's what you should know before jumping.
Stuttering issues are present when entering classrooms on all platforms, but overall, the action RPG performs pretty well.
Deluxe Edition owners can begin pre-loading the open-world action RPG on February 5th while gaining early access on February 7th.
Avalanche Software's highly-anticipated open world action RPG launches for current-gen consoles and PC on February 10.
Reviews for the open world action RPG will reportedly go live early next week, a few days ahead of its global launch.
Infiltrate Horntail Hall with stealth or go loud with spells when the action RPG launches on February 10th for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Players will be able to use the Unforgiveable Curses without any tangible consequences, the developers have confirmed.
"The order in which the player chooses to complete these quests will impact their story and game," says narrative director Moira Squier.
Xbox Series X/S users can now pre-load Avalanche Software's upcoming open world action RPG ahead of its launch in February.
Enemies of the heir, beware- the upcoming open world action RPG won't let you open up the Chamber of Secrets.
Follow an owl through the Great Hall of Hogwarts, the Forbidden Woods and other locations as they deliver the invitation to the player.
It's the highest selling premium game on Steam's Top Sellers list, while the Deluxe Edition has topped Amazon's PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Best Sellers.
A new leak claims the upcoming open world action RPG has a 35 hour-long story, with 100% completion requiring closer to 70 hours.
Ahead of Hogwarts Legacy's launch in less than a month, new gameplay and story details via a leak of the game's official artbook.
Save data can't be transferred between platforms. The game offers four character slots, each with multiple auto and manual save slots.
The upcoming open world action RPG will offer several visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive options as part of its suit of accessibility features.
Quality Mode runs at 30 FPS. Variable Refresh Rate is also available on current-gen consoles for those with supporting displays.
WB Games has revealed PC requirements for four presets, two of which will enable 1440p/60 FPS and 4K/60 FPS gameplay.
The upcoming open world action RPG will star the likes of Simon Pegg, Lesley Nicol, Luke Youngblood, and more.
Phineas Nigellus Black is described as Hogwarts' least popular Headmaster ever, and seemingly isn't very good at his job.
Benji-Sales on Twitter has heard "VERY strong things about console pre-orders," and that the tracking is "absolutely bananas."
Set a century before Harry Potter, the action RPG sees players joining Hogwarts. Here's what you need to know before it's release in February.
Hogwarts Legacy is one of the most-anticipated games of the next year, and in so many ways - it's looking like the game that we both need and deserve.
Try out different curses in the Dark Arts Arena, or upgrade gear and take care of fantastic beasts in the Room of Requirement.
Though the open world RPG won't launch for last-gen consoles and Switch until later in the year, current-gen and PC versions are ready to go.
The open world action RPG will still launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in February, as previously announced.
The game's official Twitter teases soaring through the skies on a broom, taming fantastic beasts, and fighting off some Trolls.
Check out some of the chill vibes offered by Hogwarts Legacy in its latest trailer, giving us 20 minutes of an autumn sunrise.
Including the Platinum, Hogwarts Legacy will have a total of 46 Trophies, covering the main story, side quests, combat, and more.
A lengthy new gameplay showcases highlights the game's character creation, open world structure, combat, and more.
The development team at Avalanche will provide a "small tour" of Hogwarts Castle while diving into the character creator, UI, and combat.
PS5 and PS4 players will get access to a quest revolving around a haunted shop in Hogsmeade in the upcoming action RPG.
Players will be able to use brooms for exploration, traversal, and broom race challenges, but the sport will not be playable in the game.
A new featurette has been released for Hogwarts Legacy, showcasing several familiar locations from in and around the school.
The open-world action RPG has an installation size of 85 GB, with a solid-state drive mandatory at recommended settings.
Exact details on the nature of this quest are unknown, though Avalanche's community manager clarifies it won't be tied to pre-orders.
Pre-orders for the title begin on August 25th. The Digital Deluxe Edition has also been revealed, and includes cosmetics and 72 hours of early access.
Recently delayed to February 2023, the open-world action RPG will receive an "exclusive new look" at the showcase on August 23rd.
Warner Bros. Games has announced the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC release date for the action RPG. The Switch launch date will be announced later.
During a recent presentation, Avalanche Software showed off a new cutscene from the upcoming open world action RPG.
The official art book of the upcoming open world action RPG is supposedly launching on December 6, which might be around the time the game launches as well.
The open world action RPG is expected to launch as a cross-gen title for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC in Holiday 2022.
The action RPG features Fidelity and Performance modes with 4K resolution support confirmed. Activity Cards, 3D audio and more also supported.
Revel in the sounds (and visuals) of the castle grounds and its neighboring village in this new 20 minute long video for the upcoming RPG.
It looks like Hogwarts Legacy is going to be costlier on the new consoles, while next-gen upgrade paths are also seemingly not going to be offered.
WB Games confirms that Hogwarts Legacy is indeed coming to the Switch, but doesn't have any more details to share regarding the nature of the release.
From many never-before-seen locations within Hogwarts Castle itself to several new areas beyond the school's grounds, Hogwarts Legacy's open world will have plenty of surprises up its sleeves.
Not only is WB Games bringing its upcoming open world action RPG to the Switch, it also seems it's going to be a natively running release.
Thanks to its recent gameplay blowout, we've learned plenty about Hogwarts Legacy- here's everything you should know.
The open world action RPG is currently slated to release in Holiday 2022 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch.
Along with an ally in Professor Eleazar Fig, players can also team up with other students and receive help from residents outside of Hogwarts.
Hogwarts will be full of little nuances and secrets to discover. Also, fans can explore the Hufflepuff common room for the first time ever.
Enter Hogwarts as a fifth year that can sense ancient magic, attend classes and venture Hogsmeade and other iconic locations.
A Hogwarts dormitory is very briefly showcased but tomorrow's State of Play promises over 14 minutes of new gameplay footage.
Sony and WB Games will unveil a 20-minute long State of Play broadcast focused on Hogwarts Legacy, which will show over 14 minutes of new gameplay footage.
Recent leaks have suggested that Hogwarts Legacy will receive a trailer in a March PlayStation event, and a former developer seems to be suggesting the same.
Leaker accountngt recently "heard about new stuff" and stated that "Yes, you can 100 percent expect a new trailer" next month.
Hogwarts Legacy's art book will be releasing in September, which falls in line with recent rumours of the game's launch.
Hogwarts Legacy's publisher has insisted that the action RPG is going to launch in 2022, and a recent rumour indicates a September release.
There have been very few updates on when both games will launch, but Warner Media CEO Jason Kilar seems to have given assurances that neither will be delayed.
Though recent rumours have claimed that Avalanche Software's action RPG is going to be delayed into 2023, WB Games reiterates that it will launch this year.
The upcoming action RPG was rumored to be delayed into 2023 due to development troubles but leaker AccountNGT denies the same.
Leaker AccountNGT notes that the "only thing that could delay Hogwarts Legacy to 2023 is the amount of games that will be released in the same period."
It's been claimed that the fantasy action RPG's development isn't proceeding as planned, and its release might get pushed back further.
It's also been claimed that upcoming action RPG Hogwarts Legacy might finally re-emerge at this rumoured event.
Developer Avalanche Software reassures that more news on the upcoming action RPG will be shared in the coming year.
The action RPG was initially slated to release this year but faced a delay into 2022. It's currently suggested to release after April 2022.
An insider claims that WB Games chose to not show Hogwarts Legacy at The Game Awards, but is planning a trailer for an upcoming PlayStation event.
Two of its studios, Sumo Nottingham and Red Kite Games, have "been hard at work" along with Warner Bros. and Avalanche Software.
Warner Bros. general manager Rachel Wakely recently suggested that Hogwarts Legacy will launch after the next Fantastic Beasts film, which is out in April 2022.
Several members of the development team reportedly pushed for the same following J.K. Rowling's controversial remarks.
The action RPG has been pushed back from its 2021 launch window.
The publisher of the upcoming title does all it can to distance itself from J.K. Rowling.
The title is an original story set in Hogwarts in the 1800s.
Bloomberg's Jason Schreier opens up on behind the scenes turmoil.
The previously leaked Hogwarts RPG might be edging closer to launch.
The company reportedly had plans for a huge presence at the now-cancelled show.
But in the end, does it truly matter who’s worked on it, if it turns out to be as great as it looks like it might be?
According to description provided with the footage, the game is currently in development.
