WB Games Boss Hails Hogwarts Legacy’s ‘Spectacular’ Debut Despite Controversy as Players Log Over 250 Million Hours

Warner Bros. Games has confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy, the highly anticipated action role-playing game, has had a strong start despite the controversy surrounding the author, JK Rowling. The game’s unit sales numbers have not yet been disclosed, but the company has shared impressive statistics regarding the players’ engagement with the game.

According to David Haddad, WB Games President, the player engagement with Hogwarts Legacy has been “spectacular” since its launch in February. The company confirmed that players have collectively spent 267 million hours in the game, grown 393 million plants, brewed 242 million potions, and defeated 1.25 billion Dark Wizards.

In addition to these impressive engagement stats, Hogwarts Legacy has also achieved significant success on Twitch and Steam. As of February 23, it remains Steam’s top-selling game, and it is near the top of the Xbox best-seller charts.

However, the game has also been the subject of controversy and debate due to JK Rowling’s comments. Despite this, Haddad remains optimistic about the game’s future and has hinted at other platform launches. The game is set to release on PS4/Xbox One in April and then Switch in July.

Developed by Avalanche Software, Hogwarts Legacy takes players back to Hogwarts in the 1890s. Players can explore the castle, learn spells, and venture beyond the castle walls. However, the developer has said that it currently has no plans for DLC, dashing hopes for a Quidditch expansion.

While the controversy surrounding the game continues to be a topic of discussion, players have shown strong engagement with Hogwarts Legacy, and WB Games remains hopeful for the game’s future success.