The Unparalleled Success of Hogwarts Legacy: Unleashing the Untold Magic in the United States in 2023 – A Groundbreaking Game, Reflecting a 15-Year Endeavor Away from the Conventional Realm of Call of Duty / Rockstar.

According to a report by Mat Piscatella, the director of market analysis company Circana, the game Hogwarts Legacy emerged as the highest-selling game in the United States in 2023. This is significant as it is the first game in 15 years that is not from the Call of Duty series or Rockstar Games (the last non-Call of Duty game to achieve this feat was Rock Band in 2008).

In the overall picture, Call of Duty continues to reign as the best-selling franchise of 2023. Modern Warfare 3 secured the second spot, while Modern Warfare 2 claimed the seventh position. Additionally, Madden NFL 24 ranked third, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 took fifth place, and The Legend of Zelda: Tear of the Kingdom secured the fifth spot. It is worth noting that the sales figures mentioned are for physical copies only, as Nintendo has not disclosed their digital sales data.

In terms of gaming consoles, the PlayStation 5 emerged as the top-selling console, closely followed by the Nintendo Switch and the Xbox Series X/S.

TLDR: Mat Piscatella’s report reveals that Hogwarts Legacy topped the charts as the highest-selling game in the US in 2023. Call of Duty remains the best-selling franchise, with Modern Warfare 3 and Modern Warfare 2 securing top spots. PlayStation 5 leads in console sales, followed by Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S.