According to Warner Bros. Games, the highly anticipated game "Hogwarts Legacy" has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 22 million copies sold by the end of 2023. The holiday season alone contributed approximately 2 million unit sales, solidifying its popularity among fans.

David Haddad, President of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, expressed his pride not only in the game's sales figures but also in its ability to captivate and delight fans. Haddad emphasized how "Hogwarts Legacy" successfully brought the beloved Harry Potter universe to life in a new and immersive way, allowing gamers to fully immerse themselves in the magical world and storyline. The game's immense success has made it the best-selling game of the year globally, a remarkable achievement for a new franchise.

Since its release on February 10, 2023, "Hogwarts Legacy," an AAA game set in the Harry Potter universe, accumulated a staggering 707 million hours of gameplay. Haddad revealed that many fans have revisited the game multiple times, opting to experience different storylines by choosing different Hogwarts houses.

Buoyed by the game's triumph, Warner Bros. Games has already begun working on follow-up additions to the Potterverse's video game world. Among these is a previously announced Quidditch title, which is currently in beta-testing. Haddad also hinted at "a series of other things," currently undisclosed, that will enable fans to further immerse themselves in the world of Harry Potter and its captivating characters.

While the success of "Hogwarts Legacy" remains a focal point, Warner Bros. Games is committed to prioritizing its franchises and IP across all its gaming endeavors. Another notable achievement for the studio in 2023 was the launch of "Mortal Kombat 1" on September 14. Haddad revealed that the release garnered the largest player base in the franchise's history, even surpassing their mobile game offerings. "Mortal Kombat 1" received a Game Awards nomination for Best Fighting Game of the year.

Looking ahead, Warner Bros. Games has exciting projects in the pipeline. "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" is set to launch on February 2, described by Haddad as "one of our most ambitious projects ever." Additionally, the studio will release the free-to-play brawler game "MultiVersus," featuring characters from Warner Bros.'s extensive IP portfolio. Furthermore, a single-player open-world action Wonder Woman game is in development, alongside games that will complement the upcoming relaunch of the DC Universe.

The commitment to franchises and immersive gaming experiences goes hand in hand with Warner Bros. Discovery's strategic vision for their gaming division. J.B. Perrette, WBD CEO David Zaslav, and CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels have emphasized the importance of expanding franchises into the gaming world, diversifying platforms, and integrating live services for more player engagement.

Haddad emphasized that the studio's goal is to maximize fan engagement through continuous content updates, live services for mobile games, and the launch of new exciting titles. The emphasis on continuous engagement paves the way for potential downloadable content for "Hogwarts Legacy," despite previous indications that no plans were in place.

As Warner Bros. Games continues to dominate the global gaming market, fans can eagerly anticipate new developments in the Harry Potter franchise and an array of thrilling gaming experiences set in the Warner Bros. IP universe.