Hogwarts Legacy Proves Video Games Are The Only Future For Harry Potter

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The wizarding world has taken a step in an exciting direction with , and it may actually be indicative of the franchise's future as whole. The series is no stranger to spin-offs and adaptations across various mediums, ranging from books to mobile games, and it's difficult to imagine such an expansive universe limiting the way in which it can be consumed. However, it seems that the future of may lie solely in the video game industry, and is an effective testament to that.

Although it's certainly the most well-known by now, Portkey Games' recent open-world RPG isn't the only game to have forayed into the digital medium. Movie tie-in games released as early as 2001 on some platforms, and they made a notable mark. In fact, 's spells pay a (sad) homage to the older titles, even over twenty years down the line. However, it's the series' most recent video game installment that cements its future in the gaming sphere.

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is by far the most successful game of all time, and it's on its way to becoming one of the most successful RPGs, as well. According to , the game had tracked over 152 million hours played within the first six days of its official release: a whopping amount that only continues to grow as new witches and wizards decide to join in on the fun. With such numbers, it would only make sense that 's success is expanded upon with future installments. After all, Warner Bros. has already disclosed that is the start of a new franchise, rather than a standalone title.

Although will never beat PS1's game, spin-offs haven't always had this level of success (or anywhere near it). Most notably, the series was not all too popular with the wizarding community,