Following the explosive debut on Twitch, Hogwarts Legacy is already doing big numbers on Steam, too. According to SteamDB, Avalanche Software's open world RPG surpassed Bethesda Game Studios' Fallout 4 to become the second biggest single player launch ever recorded on Steam after Cyberpunk 2077 with 474K players. CD Projekt RED's game peaked at over 1.05 million concurrent players when it launched in December 2020. However, Hogwarts Legacy is still in early access, meaning that only owners of the more expensive Deluxe Edition are allowed in the game now. The true test will happen on Friday, February 10th, the day of the full release.
In Wccftech's review-in-progress, Chris Wray said he's having a lot of fun with Hogwarts Legacy, even though it borrows from some Ubisoft open world game tropes like bandit camps.
I can honestly say I'm enjoying it a hell of a lot. I've already put over 30 hours into Hogwarts Legacy because I like to review a game as I'd play it. If the developer throws in a lot of side quests, collectibles, and more, they want the player to go for them - so I am.
If you're a fan of Harry Potter, there will be a lot to like here. The simple ability to explore Hogwarts in all its labyrinthine glory is great, but making trips to Hogsmeade, the forbidden forest, and further afield is just as enjoyable.
We've also got a beginner's guide detailing five tips you should know if you are just enrolling in the school of magic. More guides are coming up, so stay tuned.
About the author: With over two decades of experience in gaming journalism, Alessio Palumbo has led the gaming vertical at Wccftech since August 2015. He started working at a young age for Italian websites like Everyeye.it, Gamestar.it, Nextgame.it, and Multiplayer.it before kickstarting the indie English-language publication Worlds Factory as its founder and Editor in Chief. In the last decade, he has coordinated the overall output of Wccftech's gaming section, managed PR relations, assigned reviews, produced daily news coverage, edited gaming content as needed, and delivered game reviews. Arguably, his trademark content is the long series of exclusive developer interviews that have been cited by Wikipedia and by the biggest news media and gaming publications. His passion for technology also makes him knowledgeable when it comes to gaming hardware and tech. His favorite genres include RPGs, MMORPGs, and action/adventure games.
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