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Hogwarts Legacy’s first week digital sales in Europe were 56% higher than those of last year’s blockbuster fantasy game, Elden Ring
nightmare-slain
Member
Not surprising. HP is much more popular. Most people, including non gamers, know what Harry Potter is. You could stop anyone in the street and they'll be more likely to recognise Harry Potter than From Software. I love From Software games but it's not even a fair comparison. You could have family members picking the game up for their kids/siblings/nieces/nephews/cousins because they think "Oh, lil Jimbob loves Harry Potter!"
Also, From Software games are "difficult" and that puts a lot of people off. Hogwarts Legacy is for everyone. There is bit of challenge but it's designed for young people to play.
Also, From Software games are "difficult" and that puts a lot of people off. Hogwarts Legacy is for everyone. There is bit of challenge but it's designed for young people to play.
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anthony2690
Banned
God damn...
Does this mean it surpassed Modern Warfare 2 too?
Does this mean it surpassed Modern Warfare 2 too?
SantaC
Member
triggered much? Harry Potter audience is 20+
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Tiago Rodrigues
Member
I'd love to see the split between the PS5 and Series platforms actually. We always get those for physical sales but once digital is included it would be much better.
nightmare-slain
Member
And so far the game is only out on 3 out of 6 platforms. Waiting for PS4/XB1/Switch versions.... Not everyone has a PS5/Xseries or a gaming PC.
lmao what?
how am I triggered?
I am looving this game and if you can't tell by my username I loove From Software games including Elden Ring.
try again
SantaC
Member
people over 20 have grown up with Harry Potter it is not just for young kids.
SlicedBread3
Member
So biggest launch since RDR2. (Aside from COD and FIFA) would mean it beat Cyberpunk too. If that's the same worldwide, it means we're probably looking at around 14-16 million sold?
nightmare-slain
Member
Duh I know. I've been reading these books for 25 years.
Are you saying this game doesn't appeal to young kids?
Doctor Hades
Member
This is going to be huge, huge seller as it will also be coming out on PS4, Xbox One and Switch too. It helps that this is a great game based on a very popular IP. I suspect this may be this year's best-selling game by far.
Tsaki
Member
Definitely. And all those sales will be achieved at full price. Is the Switch version native or cloud?
nightmare-slain
Member
I don't think we know yet but I might've missed it. I don't know how they are going to get this game running on Switch. I'm worried about PS4/XB1 versions nevermind Switch lol.
Yautja_Warrior
Member
Great to see it doing fantastic. The developers did a better job than many expected, so they deserve the success. I'm really enjoying the game so far.
nightmare-slain
Member
Surely a sequel announcement will be made soon? 
They went from this game
to this game in less than 6 years
What they've done is something i'd expect from a studio that has experience putting out AAA titles on a regular basis. It reminds me a lot of Skyrim/Witcher 3. Avalanche took everyone by surprise. Well done to them! I hope they get to do a sequel or at least another major open world RPG.
They definitely did.
They went from this game
to this game in less than 6 years
What they've done is something i'd expect from a studio that has experience putting out AAA titles on a regular basis. It reminds me a lot of Skyrim/Witcher 3. Avalanche took everyone by surprise. Well done to them! I hope they get to do a sequel or at least another major open world RPG.
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nightmare-slain
Member
Ree/Twitter: FUCK JKR TERF BITCH. BOYCOTT THE WIZARD GAME!
everyone else: I'll fucking buy it!
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SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
So next Gen only skus outsold a cross Gen game that also set records. its crazy that cross Gen is still a thing in 2023.
Ainem Enamas
Member
Gameplay is such a wonderful piece.
Doctor Hades
Member
Ree/Twitter: FUCK JKR TERF BITCH. BOYCOTT THE WIZARD GAME!
everyone else: I'll fucking buy it!
Resetera/Twitter: 150 users. Everyone else: 8 billion.
FalsettoVibe
Member
Insane. Well deserved.
ExcitableBoy
Member
But the boycott??
Topher
Gold Member
Surely a sequel announcement will be made soon?
They definitely did.
They went from this game
to this game in less than 6 years
What they've done is something i'd expect from a studio that has experience putting out AAA titles on a regular basis. It reminds me a lot of Skyrim/Witcher 3. Avalanche took everyone by surprise. Well done to them! I hope they get to do a sequel or at least another major open world RPG.
I didn't realize this, but apparently Avalanche Software was owned by and then closed by Disney when they scrapped Disney Infinity. The studio was then acquired by WB.
That's easy to say, but plenty of popular licensed games have sucked and suffered in sales. Being a Harry Potter games doesn't mean it is automatically a slam dunk. Being a great game first is the key.
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lughnasadh123
Member
A very well made game based on a popular franchise put out on as many platforms as possible with a massive marketing push.
That's how ya do it.
That's how ya do it.
Hoho for breakfast
Member
Here's what I said in late January:
And now that we know it is actually good I'll stand by this. I'm still only a couple hours in but I'm already enjoying it and am not a HP fan at all. It's just a fun game to wander around and explore. Congrats again to Avalanche Software. They probably have to deal with a lot of shit over this game but they clearly did an overall fantastic job and it will hopefully pay off for them.
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MrTroubleMaker
Member
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
I am positively giddy to see the sales charts next month.
worldwithpyramids
Member
This is why the resetera idiots are so angry now. The fervor over JK Rowling is at the highest it will ever be. It is red hot. If this game breaks records at the height of the backlash and boycott hysteria then they know they actually have no power to influence others. If nobody cares now then think of how little people will care in 5 or 10 or 50 years. That drives them crazy.
Unknown?
Member
Eh those older platforms will boost it but will only be a small fraction of current platforms.
Hugare
Member
Jesus Christ, I didnt notice that it was (for the moment) a current gen only release
Wow. This is proof that you can sell your current gen only big budget game just fine.
This will easily sell 20M copies by the end of the year.
Hoho for breakfast
Member
For comparison when more numbers come out, Elden Ring overall sold 12 million in its first 18 days and 13.4 million after 5 weeks. It's total by November 2022 (so around 8.5 months of sales) was 17.5 million.
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Gideon
Member
Personally, the game exceeded my expectations, I was expecting a 6/10 game but they delivered a nice 7.5/10 game on their first Big big game, if the enemy/boss variety wasn't so lacking and the performance was better then it would easily be a 8.5-9/10 (for me)
Well deserved success and can't wait to see the sales figures
Well deserved success and can't wait to see the sales figures
nightmare-slain
Member
yeah. WB beefed 'em up it seems.
Dude....
People are only just getting their hands on a PS5. Most people are still on PS4.
and Switch is like the #3 best selling console of all time (above PS4). I think PS4/XB1/Switch combined will do more than boost it.
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EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
Will play Hogwarts later on.
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nightmare-slain
Member
You realised you were in the wrong thread or something? lol
AncientOrigin
Member
Wow juggernaut sales are coming.I predict first week sales to be around 15-20 million and in 3 months around 40 million
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
It didnt release on last gen systems and switch.
Those versions were pushed back to April and June.