Brazilian Gaming Industry Report 2023

Brazil’s gaming market grew 3% in 2022 to 103 million players, even as the global market contracted, yet local studios capture only 10% of domestic consumption.

The number of active gaming studios in Brazil reached 1,042 in 2023, representing a 177% increase over the previous five years.

The industry is increasingly export-oriented, with 65% of studios operating abroad generating more than half of their revenue from international markets.

Outsourcing services, particularly in 3D art and animation, surged by 62% in 2022, marking a shift toward providing high-value services to the global entertainment sector.

The workforce grew to over 13,000 professionals in 2022, with a 70% remote work rate and a growing emphasis on administrative roles indicating increased corporate maturity.

Diversity remains a significant challenge, as women account for only 24.3% of the workforce and 82% of companies lack formal internal inclusion policies.