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Annual Review 2021: Ukie

The United Kingdom games industry experienced a period of profound expansion and heightened public visibility throughout 2021, underpinned by a record valuation of £7 billion in the preceding year.

• The UK games industry reached a record valuation of £7 billion, bolstered by a 30 percent surge in consumer spending during 2021 lockdowns.
• Ukie expanded its membership to a record 526 companies while actively managing regulatory challenges, including loot box inquiries and the Online Safety Bill.
• Despite an 11 percent decline in B2B event revenue, Ukie maintained financial stability, reporting a profit of £130,154 for the year.