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The statistics speak volumes: Hogwarts Legacy sold more than 22 million copies, with approximately 2 million of those sales occurring during the December holiday period. This commercial triumph surpassed other major titles that year, including Elden Ring, which sold around 18-20 million copies, showing that Hogwarts Legacy's sales were even more impressive.
Furthermore, the industry generally expects blockbuster titles to be sequels from established franchises, often dominated by series like Call of Duty or FIFA. Hogwarts Legacy's rise to the top spot of industry sales for 2023 was unexpected by some but celebrated by many fans and industry insiders alike.