What Hogwarts does

Hogwarts Legacy is a single-player open-world action RPG developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label. Released globally on February 10, 2023, the game is set in the Harry Potter Wizarding World and lets players create a custom student character, learn a roster of spells, tame magical beasts, and explore locations including Hogwarts Castle. The product carries a T (Teen) age rating, is sold as a one-time purchase at $59.99 USD (Standard) or $69.99 USD (Deluxe) with no micro-transactions or live-service mechanics, and is available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), with cross-save support between PS5 and PS4. Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is the parent entity that holds the publishing IP and the distribution relationships enabling global retail and digital storefront availability.

The product has been extended beyond the base game through a PC modding ecosystem powered by the Creator Kit (released January 2024), integration with the Wizarding World Fan Club for House Points cross-promotion, and companion publications with Insight Editions (Official Game Guide, Art Book) and Scholastic (A Journey Through Magic and Mystery). Distribution is routed exclusively through first-party platform stores and standard retail channels, with no proprietary storefront or subscription component.

From a commercial standpoint, Hogwarts Legacy monetizes through unit sales subject to platform revenue-share arrangements. The product has no recurring revenue component, no in-game store, and no DLC pipeline evidenced in the input data. Platform-specific features (cross-save between PS5 and PS4, Switch / Switch 2 portability, PC modding) are the primary technical differentiators across SKUs.

Name

Hogwarts

Legal name

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Website

https://hogwartslegacy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hogwarts Legacy is a single-player open-world action RPG set in the Harry Potter Wizarding World, developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under Portkey Games. Available globally across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC platforms since February 2023.

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GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Game Sales (Standard Edition): One-time purchase of the Standard Edition of Hogwarts Legacy. No micro-transactions exist. The only additional in-game purchase available is the Dark Arts Pack for Standard Edition owners, which is otherwise included in the Deluxe Edition.
2. Deluxe Edition Upgrade: Deluxe Edition includes the Dark Arts Pack as exclusive bundled content, representing an upsell opportunity over the Standard Edition.

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Core offering

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG video game set in the 1800s wizarding world. Players assume the role of a Hogwarts student who holds the key to an ancient secret threatening to tear the wizarding world apart, learning spells, brewing potions, taming magical beasts, and exploring Hogwarts Castle, Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest, and surrounding areas. The game is sold as a one-time purchase in Standard and Deluxe editions with no micro-transactions, available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms worldwide.

Product overview

Hogwarts Legacy is a single unified product — an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the 1800s wizarding world. Published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label and developed by Avalanche Software, the core game is available in Standard and Deluxe editions, with the Deluxe Edition bundling the Dark Arts Pack add-on. A Creator Kit enables PC modding, while companion books (The Art and Making of Hogwarts Legacy by Insight Editions and the Official Game Guide by Scholastic) expand the brand beyond the game itself.

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Brands

• Portkey Games: The games label under Warner Bros. Games dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and videogame experiences that place the player at the center of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling's original stories.

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Avalanche SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvalanche Software is the developer of Hogwarts Legacy. The game is published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, with Avalanche responsible for the actual game development and creation.
• Warner Bros. Games / Portkey GamescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerWarner Bros. Games publishes Hogwarts Legacy under the Portkey Games label. Portkey Games is the games label dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and videogame experiences. The label was created to bring gamers and fans new gaming experiences that allow them to delve into the Wizarding World.
• J.K. Rowling / Wizarding WorldcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerWhile J.K. Rowling was not involved in the creation of the game, her team collaborated closely on all aspects to ensure it remains in line with the magical experiences fans expect. The game is firmly rooted in the magical universe of the Wizarding World with J.K. Rowling's original vision as the foundation. All projects in the Wizarding World use her body of writing as the foundation.
• Insight EditionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsight Editions is publishing 'The Art and Making of Hogwarts Legacy' - an official companion book for the game.
• Scholastic Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScholastic Inc. is publishing 'Hogwarts Legacy: The Official Game Guide' - the official game guide companion book.
• PlayStation (Sony Interactive Entertainment)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlayStation platform (PS5, PS4, PS4 Pro) distribution partner for Hogwarts Legacy. Available on PlayStation Store and physical media.
• Xbox (Microsoft)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXbox platform (Series X|S, Xbox One) distribution partner for Hogwarts Legacy. Available on Xbox Store and physical media.
• Nintendo SwitchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNintendo Switch (including newly supported Switch 2) platform distribution partner for Hogwarts Legacy. Available on Nintendo eShop and physical cartridges.
• Steam (Valve)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteam PC gaming platform distribution partner for Hogwarts Legacy. Listed as official platform partner on PC specs page.
• Epic Games StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEpic Games Store PC platform distribution partner for Hogwarts Legacy. Listed as official platform partner on PC specs page.
• Wizarding World Fan ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIntegration with Harry Potter Fan Club (Wizarding World) allows players to link accounts, bring their Hogwarts house and wand into the game, and unlock exclusive rewards including Beaked Skull Mask and House Fan-Atic Robes. Links in-game accomplishments to the Fan Club.

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Direct peers

• FromSoftware: Developer of Elden Ring and the Dark Souls series, defining the modern open-world/dungeon-crawler action RPG space. Directly comparable in genre, single-purchase premium model, and AAA production quality targeting core RPG audiences.
• Rockstar Games: Developer of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption 2, the benchmark for open-world action-adventure single-purchase AAA games. Comparable in AAA scale, premium one-time-purchase model, and the depth of open-world content per dollar of consumer spend.
• Bethesda Game Studios: Developer of Skyrim and the Fallout series, pioneers of open-world RPGs with extensive modding communities. Closely comparable in open-world RPG design, single-purchase premium model, and decade-long modding-driven longevity (the exact trajectory Hogwarts Legacy's Creator Kit is targeting).
• Santa Monica Studio: Developer of the God of War series, a leading AAA single-player action-adventure studio. Comparable in premium single-purchase model, AAA production quality, and deep narrative-driven character progression systems.
• CD Projekt Red: Developer of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, both single-purchase open-world action RPGs built on established book/fiction IPs. Closest comparable in genre, IP-source strategy, AAA scale, and no-micro-transaction premium positioning.
• Larian Studios: Developer of Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin, leading deep-RPG developer with strong world-building. Comparable in deep RPG mechanics, single-purchase premium model, and immersive narrative-driven open-world design.
• Insomniac Games: Developer of Marvel's Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank, AAA action-adventure games built on established entertainment IPs. Comparable in IP-driven premium single-player game development and AAA quality bar.

Broad incumbents

• Ubisoft: Major publisher of Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and other open-world AAA franchises. Comparable as a broad incumbent publisher of open-world franchise games with global multi-platform distribution, although Ubisoft operates at significantly greater scale and portfolio breadth than Portkey Games.
• Electronic Arts: Major AAA publisher with portfolio including Star Wars Jedi and other IP-based single-player games. Comparable as a broad incumbent with a similar IP-licensing model and global AAA publishing footprint, though EA operates a much larger and more diversified catalog.
• Square Enix: Publisher of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and other major RPG franchises. Comparable as a broad incumbent RPG-focused publisher with AAA scale and established IP-driven single-purchase premium games, though Square Enix's portfolio is far broader than Portkey Games'.

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