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The Romanian video game industry reached a turnover of approximately €6.6 billion in 2023, supported by 350 active studios and a workforce of 6,600 employees.
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The sector experienced a 6.6% contraction in 2022, marking the first decline in a decade due to an unfavorable global economic climate and service-sector volatility.
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Industry activity is highly concentrated in key urban hubs, led by Cluj with 36 studios and Iași, which accounts for 17.5% of the total studio count.
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The top 30 studios, including major players like Electronic Arts Romania, Ubisoft, Amber Studio Brașov, and Playtika, generate roughly 5% of the industry's total revenue.
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The Romanian gaming ecosystem serves an estimated 7.8 million players through its titles and services.
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Sustaining future growth will require strategic investments in educational initiatives and industry promotion to mitigate the risks posed by external market fluctuations.