Warner Bros. confirms Hogwarts Legacy has surpassed 40 million sales

It has been nearly three years since Avalanche Software first invited players into its recreation of the Wizarding World, and the commercial momentum shows little sign of slowing down. Warner Bros. Games has officially confirmed today that Hogwarts Legacy has now crossed the 40 million unit sales milestone, cementing its place as one of the most successful RPGs of the current generation.

While the game launched to massive numbers on PC and current-gen consoles, its release strategy ensured it remained relevant for a long time. The initial wave was followed by last-gen ports for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in May 2023, with a Nintendo Switch version arriving later that year. Most recently, the title received an enhancement for the Nintendo Switch 2 in June 2025, introducing higher-fidelity assets and improved performance for the handheld successor. This streak of releases helped the game sell over 40 million copies, as the developer announced on X.

Developed under the Portkey Games label, Hogwarts Legacy succeeded by breaking away from the familiar narrative of the books and films. By setting the action in the 1800s and casting the player as a fifth-year student with no prior ties to the Potter timeline, Avalanche Software allowed for a degree of role-playing freedom that resonated with both hardcore fans and casual gamers. The decision to skip the “early years” of schooling in favour of immediate high-stakes combat and open-world exploration appears to have been a winning formula.

KitGuru says: Selling 40 million copies in under three years is a staggering achievement for a single-player, full-price release. Did you play the game?

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