Updated Mar 17, 2026 by SELL – Syndicat des Éditeurs de Logiciels de Loisirs
The French video-game market generated €5.7 billion in 2024, marking a 5.8% contraction from the previous year while maintaining a five-year streak above the €5.5 billion threshold.
Console sales remain the primary revenue driver, accounting for approximately 45% of total market turnover at roughly €2.55 billion.
The French market maintains a balanced distribution ecosystem, with physical sales at 32% and digital sales at 31% of the total market share.
Consumer awareness of the PEGI age-rating system is high, with 62% of respondents reporting familiarity with the regulatory framework.
The SELL board, which governs the sector, includes senior leadership from major global publishers such as EA, Bandai Namco, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Take-Two.
The French video-game market generated €5.7 billion in 2024, marking a 5.8% contraction from the previous year while maintaining a five-year streak above the €5.5 billion threshold.
Console sales remain the primary revenue driver, accounting for approximately 45% of total market turnover at roughly €2.55 billion.
The French market maintains a balanced distribution ecosystem, with physical sales at 32% and digital sales at 31% of the total market share.
Consumer awareness of the PEGI age-rating system is high, with 62% of respondents reporting familiarity with the regulatory framework.
The SELL board, which governs the sector, includes senior leadership from major global publishers such as EA, Bandai Namco, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Take-Two.