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Information on Planned Game Premieres and Current Sales Potential: Report No. 22/2017
1 Jan 20172 pages~1 min full read
PlayWay S.A. is prioritizing PC releases through July 31, 2017, with a portfolio headlined by Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, which will feature licensed content from Mazda and Dodge.
See it on page 1Steam Wishlist data indicates strong market demand for the company's catalog, led by Hard West (173,000 additions), 911 Operator (128,000), and Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 (110,000).
See it on page 1The unreleased title Agony shows significant pre-launch momentum with 97,000 wishlist additions, signaling high consumer interest ahead of its debut.
See it on page 1The company is pursuing a secondary mobile expansion strategy, focusing on cross-platform releases for titles including Dracula Hotel and Farm Expert 2017.
See it on page 1The current release schedule excludes console titles currently in certification with Sony and Microsoft, meaning the total volume of upcoming software launches may increase pending platform approvals.
See it on page 1Management is utilizing digital storefront metrics as the primary data source to quantify commercial viability and forecast short-term growth in the global digital distribution market.
See it on page 1PlayWay S.A. outlines its strategic release schedule and market positioning for the second quarter of 2017, focusing on a diverse portfolio of simulation and adventure titles. The primary objective is to provide transparency regarding upcoming software launches and the commercial viability of existing intellectual properties. The release pipeline through July 31, 2017, emphasizes the PC platform, featuring high-profile titles such as Discovery Gold Rush, Project Remedium, and the highly anticipated Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, the latter of which includes planned downloadable content featuring licensed brands like Mazda and Dodge. Mobile expansion remains a secondary focus, with cross-platform releases scheduled for titles like Dracula Hotel and Farm Expert 2017.
The sales potential of the company’s catalog is quantified through Steam Wishlist data, which serves as a leading indicator of consumer interest and future revenue. Hard West leads the portfolio with over 173,000 wishlist additions, followed closely by 911 Operator at 128,000 and Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 at 110,000. Notably, the unreleased title Agony demonstrates significant pre-launch momentum with over 97,000 interested users. These figures reflect the company's strength in the simulation genre and its ability to maintain long-term engagement with established franchises.
The scope of this disclosure is limited to confirmed PC and mobile launches, excluding console titles currently undergoing certification with Sony or Microsoft. This suggests that the actual volume of releases for the period may exceed the current list pending successful platform approvals. By utilizing digital storefront metrics as a primary data source, the management provides a data-driven outlook on the company's short-term growth prospects within the global digital distribution market.
