

In comparison though, nearly 900,000 wizards waved their wands in unison just a few weeks back.Įven though the number is still enough to put Hogwarts Legacy as the only single-player title in the 15 most-played games on Steam, the game's player count on the PC has dropped several-fold from its peak. Hogwarts Legacy couldn't quite hold on to its player base once they were finished playing wizard.Īs per SteamDB, the number of people playing Hogwarts Legacy peaked at close to 100,000 at the end of last week on Sunday, March 19. After coming out last month and topping the sales charts, most have stopped playing Hogwarts Legacy. Hogwarts Legacy is a beautifully crafted love letter to the magical universe millions have escaped to through Rowling's books and films.īut while many of those who pre-ordered did so out of pure anticipation, others say they did so to spite the boycott movement or to show support for Rowling.If you've noticed not seeing as many people playing, streaming, and talking about Hogwarts Legacy lately, you aren't alone. The love, care, and attention to detail that went into this game are obvious. Locations have been digitally recreated almost exactly, and hardcore fans of the franchise will be able to find their way around the grounds simply by orientating themselves by the films.Ĭombat is intuitive and gives the player the option to approach battles how they see fit with a wide array of available spells, including unforgivable curses such as Avada Kedavra. Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and the Forbidden Forest are just some locations players can explore, each one meticulously built and teaming with life. Traversing the landscape is a joy once you unlock the broomstick or ability to mount various beasts. There are a countless number of side quests and collectibles to find, leaving the player to gallivant to their heart's content before deciding when to progress the story.

Politics aside, Hogwarts Legacy is an exceptional open world game. A CONTROVERSIAL RELEASE, BUT AN EXCELLENT GAME
