Hogwarts Legacy, the highly anticipated action RPG set in the Wizarding World, emerged as the top-selling game in the US for February 2023. According to the NPD Group’s report, the game dominated the month’s sales and secured its position as the best-selling game of 2023 year-to-date. Unsurprisingly, the game ranked number one across PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam platforms.
Video game content spending in February 2023 reached $3.9 billion, marking a one percent increase compared to last year’s period. The month saw several new titles debut in the top 20 charts, such as WILD HEARTS in eighth place, Like a Dragon: Ishin! in ninth, and Octopath Traveler 2 in tenth.
Additional notable entries can still be found in the list below. Interestingly, The Last of Us Part 1 climbed from 11th to 6th place, likely driven by the popularity of its HBO series adaptation. The Last of Us Part 2 also experienced a sales boost, jumping from 41st place in January to 18th in February.
The success of Hogwarts Legacy and the emergence of new titles in the charts highlight the ever-growing interest and demand for video games. As we move into 2023, gamers can expect even more exciting releases and heated competition among game developers.
February 2023 Top 20 Best-Sellers (Dollar Sales, Excludes DLC/MTX) pic.twitter.com/IopOK1rfQf
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