Hogwarts Legacy has experienced a magical beginning in the UK. Its launch was surrounded by controversy, but yet this mesmerizing game captured hearts and minds becoming the top-selling last week. The data from Gfk (via GamesIndustry) revealed it had an outstanding debut – proving its popularity as a captivating experience for Harry Potter fans everywhere.
Hogwarts Legacy has had an incredibly successful debut in retail stores. Compared to last year’s Elden Ring launch, its physical sales have soared beyond expectations by a whopping 80%. This marks the biggest-ever Harry Potter game launch, beating 2001’s beloved Philosopher’s Stone edition with 64% higher initial sales. Plus, just within its first week of release, it reached record-breaking heights no one could’ve imagined – smashing even its highest goal by more than double.
Hogwarts Legacy is a smash hit, and the numbers prove it. Not only did 82% of purchases come through on PS5 alone – but digital sales haven’t even been included in those figures. It looks like this game isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, either. With upcoming releases for both last-gen consoles plus Nintendo Switch planned, there’s plenty to look forward to as Hogwarts Legacy continues ruling over gaming charts all year long.
GfK UK Boxed Top Ten
| Last Week | This Week | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Entry | 1 | Hogwarts Legacy |
| 2 | 2 | God of War Ragnarok |
| 1 | 3 | FIFA 23 |
| 4 | 4 | Mario Kart 8: Deluxe |
| 11 | 5 | Animal Crossing: New Horizons |
| 5 | 6 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 |
| 3 | 7 | Dead Space |
| 6 | 8 | Nintendo Switch Sports |
| 7 | 9 | Minecraft (Switch) |
| 18 | 10 | New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe |
Biggest Harry Potter Game Launches (GfK data)
| Position | Year | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | Hogwarts Legacy (Warner Bros) |
| 2 | 2001 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (EA) |
| 3 | 2010 | LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 – 4 |
| 4 | 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (EA) |
| 5 | 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire |
| 6 | 2004 | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (EA) |
| 7 | 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix (EA) |
| 8 | 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 1 (EA) |
| 9 | 2009 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (EA) |
| 10y | 2003 | Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup |
| 11 | 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2 (EA) |
| 12 | 2016 | LEGO Harry Potter Collection (Warner Bros) |
| 13 | 2001 | LEGO Creator: Harry Potter (Focus) |
| 14 | 2012 | Harry Potter for Kinect (Warner Bros) |
| 15 | 2005 | Harry Potter Collection (EA) |
| 16 | 2004 | Harry Potter Deluxe Edition (Aspyr) |
