Is J.K. Rowling making money from Hogwarts Legacy sales?

Hogwarts Legacy has sparked much discussion over whether Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling will profit from the game. Here’s everything you need to know about her involvement and whether or not she will be making money from Hogwarts Legacy.

Rowling – the author and creator of Harry Potter – has come under fire in recent years due to public comments that have been called out by many for being transphobic. As a result, the author has been much less involved in Harry Potter content lately. 

Rowling was not present at all for the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts documentary. As well as this, the real-life league of the Harry Potter sport Quidditch has changed its name to Quadball to distance itself from the author and her divisive comments.

Since the release of Hogwarts Legacy back in February 10, 2023, the conversation surrounding Rowling’s involvement only continues to grow. So does the author have any role in the upcoming video game and will she be profiting from its release? Continue reading to find out more.

J.K Rowling’s involvement in Hogwarts Legacy explained

While Hogwarts Legacy is set to take place in the greater world of Harry Potter, the narrative and creation of the game was in no way worked on by Rowling herself. This was confirmed by the game’s developers in a recent FAQ. They confirmed that she “is not involved in the creation of the game,” adding that the game “is not a new story from J.K. Rowling.” 

However, the devs did note that – while they have been creating the world from Hogwarts Legacy – the developers “collaborated closely with her team on all aspects of the game.”

And while Rowling may not have had a direct hand in the creation of the game, the author is still set to profit from its success. The author still has ownership over the Harry Potter IP, meaning that all content created under the entertainment juggernaut do grant Rowling royalties from sales.

Therefore, Rowling will in fact be making money off of Hogwarts Legacy.

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