Fueled by strong year-on-year growth from PC game sales, the gaming industry crossed the $200 billion threshold in 2025, setting a new milestone across the globe. The PC gaming market was spurred by multiple game releases throughout 2025 and was not exclusively focused on any one title.
Along with the release of several games across PC, console, and mobile platforms, 2025 also marked the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo's current-gen console has sold over 15 million units worldwide within its first seven months of availability. Although the Switch 2 will undergo a price increase starting September 1, Nintendo has introduced new console bundles to offset some costs ahead of the planned move.
A brand-new gaming console is gearing up to hit the market in another region after outselling the PlayStation 5.
Despite 2025 also being marred by continued mass layoffs, the gaming industry hit a historical record compared to previous years. According to a June 18 report by market research firm Newzoo, the global gaming industry crossed the $200 billion threshold for the first time, with $201.6 billion in revenue. The $201.6 billion total was divided up between PC, console, and mobile gaming. Although...
