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PC & Console Gaming Report 2026

The global PC and console gaming market is undergoing a fundamental transition from a period of rapid, broad-based expansion to a more selective, mature environment.

• PC player base is projected to exceed one billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 2.9% from 2025-2028, while console player growth moderates with a 2.2% CAGR in the same period.
• Almost two-thirds of console revenues (PlayStation and Xbox) go to the top 20 games, whereas on PC, over half of revenue comes from games ranked 21+.
• PC is the only platform effectively monetizing Free-to-Play (F2P) games, with revenue holding stable despite falling playtime in the west; on console, F2P revenue is dropping faster than engagement.