1、The PC&ConsoleGaming Report2025The content of this report is created with due care by Newzoo and protected by copyrights.This report,or any portion thereof,may not be reproduced,distributed,or transmitted in any form or by any means,including photocopying,recording,or other electronic or mechanical

2、methods,or used in any manner whatsoever,without the express written permission of Newzoo.Reproducing,distributing,and/or transmitting this report,or any portion thereof,for commercial purposes is explicitly not allowed.Copyright&redistribution notice2025 Newzoo.All rights reserved.23ContentsThe PC

3、and console market outlook10Playtime analysis19How many games do we really play?43Special topic:Recursive nostalgia68Special topic:Steam visibility80Whats Next?90Spyros GeorgiouDesign LeadMeet the authors of this report4Emmanuel RosierDirector of Market IntelligenceBen PorterDirector of ConsultingMi

4、chiel BuijsmanPrincipal Market AnalystHoratiu MituDirector of MarketingTyler LongDirector of Product Michael WagnerSenior Market AnalystBrett HuntMarket AnalystSiyi ZhangDesign InternLynn van den HovenMarketing Specialist5The state of PC and console gaming in 2025In a rapidly evolving market filled

5、with speculation and opinion,its essential to cut through the noise with clear,data-driven insights.At Newzoo,we leverage rigorous analysis and industry-leading data science to deliver the most comprehensive and accurate snapshot of the PC and console gaming landscape,empowering you to navigate chal

6、lenges and capture emerging opportunities.In this report,we first examine the markets performance in 2024.We then examine how upcoming game releases,changing consumer behaviors,and monetization strategies will shape the market toward 2027.Building on last years groundbreaking Playtime Analysis,we pr