Hogwarts Legacy Charts on Best Seller List in Japan, Boosts PS5 Hardware Sales

Hogwarts Legacy is performing well in Japan as the game has gained significant popularity in the region. This has led to a boost in PS5 hardware sales.

The success of Hogwarts Legacy can be attributed to its Harry Potter roots, which have garnered a lot of positive reception in Japan. There is even a TV segment dedicated to the game. It is currently topping the best-seller list on Amazon Japan, not just in the overall category, but also among the best-selling games for the PS5.

Hogwarts Legacy is so huge they even have segments dedicated to it on Japanese television! pic.twitter.com/BEitUzwBqW

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The game’s popularity in Japan has resulted in strong sales across the platforms it is available on, which include the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. On the best-seller list in Japan, the PS5 version of Hogwarts Legacy is at the top of the charts, with the deluxe edition also ranking among the top sellers on Amazon Japan.

In a testament to its popularity, retail store Yodobashi has run out of copies of the game, demonstrating the high demand for it in the Japanese market.

Hogwarts Legacy is a newly released action role-playing video game that takes place in the Wizarding World of the Harry Potter series. The game was developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under its Portkey Games label. The game allows players to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where they can explore famous locations such as Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, as well as previously unseen places like the Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw common rooms. In the game, players can create their character, choosing their appearance, house, and gender, and they will have the opportunity to upgrade their character’s spells, talents, and abilities as they progress. The player character will also have the opportunity to interact with various magical creatures and make friends with non-player characters.

The development of Hogwarts Legacy began in 2018, after Avalanche’s acquisition by Warner Bros. The game was announced in 2020, but was subject to delays, leading to its final release in 2023. It is currently available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. It will also launch for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.