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Four out of Ten Games Are Purchased as Downloads: Germany

The German games industry experienced significant growth in 2017, with the total market value exceeding 3.3 billion euros for the first time, representing a 15 percent increase over the previous year.

• The German games market surpassed 3.3 billion euros in 2017, marking the first time it has exceeded the 3-billion-euro threshold.
• Digital downloads accounted for 42% of all game units sold for PC, consoles, and handhelds in 2017, up from 39% in 2016.
• PC gaming is the primary driver of digital adoption, with nearly 8 out of 10 PC games purchased as downloads in 2017, a 10 percentage point increase from 2016.