For many years,Call of Dutyand its offshoots have been the best-selling games in the United States. This winning streak was broken in 2023, when a completely unexpected game rose to the top as the new bestseller:Hogwarts Legacy. It is now available for a massive discount on all platforms, making this the perfect time for new fans to buy it.
Hogwarts Legacyis now on sale for 70% off on all platforms, including PS5 and PS4, Xbox One and Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (both through the Epic Games Store and Steam). The massive sale brings the price down between $17.99 and $20.99, depending on where it’s purchased. Players should note that each platform’s sale ends on a different date, from September 5 to 16. The sale is only happening in the digital storefronts of the platforms, so other retailers may still list the game at its full price.
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Massive Hogwarts Legacy Sale Launches Game To Top Of Charts
Hogwarts Leads, Again
The unexpected temporary price drop has launchedHogwarts Legacyback up to the top of the best-selling charts. The game is currently the sixth bestselling game by revenue on theSteamstore, the 12th most-played game in the past year on the Steam Deck, and 47th most-played game in general over the past year. It’s likely to be doing equally well on the other platforms, though the numbers aren’t as readily available.
Hogwarts Legacyplaces players in the shoes of a student at the wizardry school in the late 1800s. The game features open-world RPG elements, allowing fans to visit their favorite locations within and beyond the school walls. The game was a massive success when it was initially released in February 2023 and received positive reviews for its compelling storytelling and engaging play mechanics. Refreshingly, it also had no live-service elements, whichmay not be the route that Warner Bros. takes with future games.
TheHogwarts Legacysale comes just ahead of the release of the newest game in the franchise.Harry Potter: Quidditch Championscomes out September 3, when it will be available as aPS Plus day-one release. The discount gives anyone who hasn’t tried it yet a chance to play the hit game beforeQuidditch Championsreleases. It also gives fans a chance to get an exclusivein-game item inQuidditch Championsthat will be available only toHogwarts Legacyplayers.
Sources:PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store (1,2),My Nintendo Store, Steam (1,2),Epic Games Store
