Updated Mar 17, 2026 by DEV – Asociacion Espanola de Empresas Productoras y Desarrolladoras de Videojuegos
Catalonia's video-game sector faces a significant talent bottleneck, with 59% of studios reporting ongoing difficulties in recruiting qualified personnel.
Foreign direct investment in the region saw a major surge, with five new projects injecting €39.5 million into the local economy.
Employment opportunities within the Catalan video-game industry grew by 32% year-on-year, resulting in 377 new jobs.
Financing remains the primary obstacle to industry growth, followed closely by the challenge of retaining skilled staff and a lack of competitive fiscal incentives.
To sustain current momentum, the report identifies the expansion of specialized training and stronger academia-industry links as essential requirements for long-term growth.
Coordinated policy action and enhanced fiscal support mechanisms are necessary to convert recent investment inflows into durable, high-value industry development.
Catalonia's video-game sector faces a significant talent bottleneck, with 59% of studios reporting ongoing difficulties in recruiting qualified personnel.
Foreign direct investment in the region saw a major surge, with five new projects injecting €39.5 million into the local economy.
Employment opportunities within the Catalan video-game industry grew by 32% year-on-year, resulting in 377 new jobs.
Financing remains the primary obstacle to industry growth, followed closely by the challenge of retaining skilled staff and a lack of competitive fiscal incentives.
To sustain current momentum, the report identifies the expansion of specialized training and stronger academia-industry links as essential requirements for long-term growth.
Coordinated policy action and enhanced fiscal support mechanisms are necessary to convert recent investment inflows into durable, high-value industry development.