Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches for “Sorting Hat Quiz” exploded 502% in the United Kingdom on 18th March 2022, the same day the gameplay for the new Harry Potter game, Hogwarts Legacy, has been revealed.
Analysis by gaming site solitaired.com reveals that online interest for the well known Sorting Hat quiz skyrocketed to almost six times the average volume in one day as the gameplay for Hogwarts Legacy is revealed to the world.
A spokesperson from solitaired.com commented on the findings:
“The new Harry Potter game, Hogwarts Legacy, is one of the most anticipated game releases of 2022. The game allows players to experience the famed Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the late 1800s in an open-world setting, so players can delve into the different areas at their own pace. Users play as a student at Hogwarts and go to different classes and explore the hidden areas of the school.
“These findings offer a fascinating insight into the reaction towards the game and the Harry Potter franchise itself. With Hogwarts Legacy being a role-playing game with character customisation, it allows for players to have their own unique experience of the game. Many people are taking advantage of the role-playing possibilities and are starting to envision themselves in the world to make the journey as personal as possible.”
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