Llibre Blanc de la Indústria Catalana del Videojoc 2024
1 Jul 202534 pages~34 min full read
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7 takeaways · ~3 min read- 01The Catalan video game industry generated €756 million in 2023, representing 53% of Spain's total revenue and a 6.6% increase from 2022. It employed 5,174 professionals, accounting for 50% of the national total.See it on page 10
- 02The industry is projected to reach €893 million by 2027, with an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% for 2023-2027, despite an anticipated stagnation in 2024.See it on page 11
- 03In 2024, there were 262 video game studios in Catalonia, with 161 formally constituted as companies, a 10% increase from the previous year.See it on page 14
- 04Catalan studios primarily focus on original intellectual properties (91%), with self-publishing (54%) and third-party development (39%) being other popular activities. Serious games development increased to 22%.See it on page 17
- 05Digital premium sales are the main revenue source (40%), followed by outsourcing (16%) and service sales (14%). 74% of games developed in Catalonia include a Catalan language version.See it on page 24
- 06The sector attracted €1.55 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, creating 278 jobs across 10 projects.See it on page 30
- 07Financing remains the primary challenge for Catalan studios, with 38% needing €50,000-€150,000 for their next project and 23% requiring €300,000-€600,000. Talent acquisition is also a challenge, though difficulties in finding qualified professionals decreased to 47% in 2024, the lowest in 9 years.See it on page 19
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