Hogwarts Legacy just broke the spell and became the best-selling video game of 2023, dethroning the usual suspects like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto. In a magical twist, the game enchanted its way to the top, marking the first time in over a decade that a non-Call of Duty or Rockstar-published title claimed the throne.

Released in February, Hogwarts Legacy might not have won critics over or snagged major awards, but who needs those when you’ve got a legion of Harry Potter fans ready to embrace the first AAA open-world game set in the wizarding universe? Despite the mixed reviews, the game found its way onto every platform imaginable, even cozying up to the Nintendo Switch. No wonder it cast a spell on sales charts and sold like hotcakes.

On January 18th, Mat Piscatella, a gaming guru and executive director at Circana, dropped some wizard-worthy stats about 2023’s video game sales. The verdict? Hogwarts Legacy was not only the best-selling game of the year in the U.S., but it also dominated on PS5 and PS4. Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One gave it a solid second-place spot, while it sprinkled its magic at number five on the Switch.

So, raise your wands to a new era where open-world wonders like GTA and Hogwarts Legacy steal the spotlight. It seems we’re all craving a bit more magic in our gaming adventures, and Hogwarts Legacy delivered just that in a spectacular, spellbinding fashion!