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Industry Report 2025: New Zealand
The New Zealand game development industry reached a significant milestone in 2025, recording annual revenue of NZ$759.9 million.
- The New Zealand game development industry generated NZ$759.9 million in 2025, marking a 38.4% year-on-year revenue increase.
- Government investment via the Game Development Sector Rebate has been highly effective, delivering a 4.74 return for every dollar spent.
- The sector’s workforce grew by 29.2% in 2025, reaching a total of 1,418 full-time equivalent employees.
The Game Industry of Finland 2024
The Finnish game industry serves as a resilient, export-driven pillar of the national economy, currently navigating a complex global market transition.
- The Finnish game industry reached a record 270 active studios employing 4,300 professionals by the end of 2024.
- Annual industry turnover contracted to €2.85 billion, with private investment slowing to €128 million.
- Studios are diversifying away from a mobile-first model, with PC development now reaching parity and increased exploration of console and VR platforms.
The Game Development Renaissance
The global game development industry is undergoing a fundamental transition toward a more sustainable and efficient operational model, moving away from volatile hiring cycles in favor of long-term stability.
- The global game development market is projected to reach $190 billion by 2025, with 77% of developers anticipating continued industry growth and reduced workforce instability.
- Studios are shifting toward leaner production models by outsourcing non-core technical infrastructure, with only 6% of developers planning to rely on internal builds by 2025.
- Nearly 50% of developers plan to integrate specialized third-party tools to manage complex requirements like cross-platform synchronization and unified player inventories.
The Game Industry of Poland: 2025
The Polish video game and tabletop sectors have matured into a cornerstone of the nation’s creative economy, establishing Poland as the second-largest market in Europe.
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Akatsuki Company Overview: November 2024
Akatsuki, a Tokyo-based entertainment firm listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, is currently executing a strategic pivot to transform from a mobile-centric gaming developer into a diversified global entertainment powerhouse.
- Akatsuki is pivoting from a mobile-centric developer to a diversified global entertainment firm, focusing on high-budget 3D multi-platform gaming and the digital comics market.
- The company reported consolidated sales of ¥23,972 million as of March 2024, providing the financial foundation for its transition toward titles like TRIBE NINE and Kaiju No. 8 The Game.
- Akatsuki maintains an investment portfolio valued at approximately 26.6 billion yen as of September 2024, which is expected to enter a harvesting stage in fiscal year 2025.
Akatsuki Company Overview: August 2024
Akatsuki operates as a Tokyo-based entertainment powerhouse listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, maintaining a global footprint that spans over 170 countries.
- Akatsuki reported consolidated sales of ¥23,972 million for the fiscal year ending March 2024, supported by long-term live operations of titles like Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle and Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe.
- The company is shifting its gaming strategy toward high-budget, 3D-focused, multi-device titles for the global market, specifically highlighting upcoming releases TRIBE NINE and Kaiju No. 8 The Game.
- Akatsuki is aggressively expanding into the full-color digital comics sector, with a planned U.S. market launch for its HykeComic platform scheduled for fall 2024.
The Game Industry of Finland Report 2024
The 2024 overview of Finland’s game sector presents a comprehensive assessment of an industry that remains a global technology leader while confronting a tightening financing environment.
- Finland’s game industry currently employs approximately 4,300 individuals, representing about 3,800 full-time positions.
- A significant decline in private risk capital and publisher funding has forced studios to pivot toward B2B subcontracting, co-development agreements, and increased reliance on EU and national public R&D programs.
- The ecosystem remains anchored by major players like Supercell, which employs over 800 staff and has produced seven global hit titles, alongside diverse ventures like the mental-health game developer Soihtu DTx, which recently secured a $4.2 million seed round.
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The invitation seeks to generate business opportunities for Japanese video-game, animation and related audiovisual firms by showcasing the Canary Islands as a strategic production hub.
- The Canary Islands government is hosting a business mission for Japanese video game and animation firms from October 9–15 to promote the region as a strategic production hub.
- The mission covers all travel expenses, including economy-class airfare, accommodation, meals, and local transport, for qualified Japanese companies interested in expansion or outsourcing.
- The Canary Islands offer a competitive business environment featuring reduced corporate tax rates and specific financial incentives for game development, animation, and film production.
The Game Industry of Poland: 2023 Report
The Polish game industry has matured into a formidable global force, characterized by a sophisticated, export-oriented business model that prioritizes premium PC and console development.
- Poland’s game industry generated €1.286 billion in annual revenue as of 2022, driven by a business model that exports 75–90% of its production to international markets like the U.S., China, and Western Europe.
- The sector is experiencing a strategic consolidation phase, with 494 active studios shifting toward larger team sizes and high-budget productions despite a plateau in the total number of studios.
- The industry maintains a strong global competitive position, holding the second-highest share of titles on Steam’s global wishlist and achieving consistent year-on-year growth of 11% to 15%.
The Game Industry of Finland Report: 2022
The Finnish game industry established itself as a premier global hub between 2021 and 2022, maintaining a record annual turnover of €3.2 billion.
- The Finnish game industry generated a record annual turnover of €3.2 billion in 2022, securing its position as one of the top five national game markets in Europe.
- The sector comprises 232 active studios and 4,100 employees, supported by a robust funding ecosystem that includes over €300 million in private investment and significant public R&D backing from Business Finland.
- While mobile remains the primary revenue driver, 64% of studios have pivoted toward PC development, reflecting a broader strategic shift toward multiplatform releases.
The Game Industry of Poland: 2021 Report
The Polish game industry demonstrated remarkable resilience and expansion throughout 2020, cementing its status as a global powerhouse in interactive entertainment.
- The Polish game industry generated €969 million in annual revenue in 2020, supported by a workforce of over 12,000 professionals across 470 active studios.
- The sector operates as a net exporter of games, with a domestic market valued at over $924 million and a strategic focus on international distribution for premium PC and console titles.
- Poland maintains a specialized talent pipeline through 71 dedicated degree programs hosted at 56 universities, contributing to a workforce with 25% female representation.
The Game Industry of Finland 2020
The Finnish game industry has transitioned from a hobbyist niche into the nation’s largest cultural export, maintaining an annual turnover exceeding €2 billion for six consecutive years.
- The Finnish game industry generated €2.4 billion in turnover in 2020, marking six consecutive years of exceeding the €2 billion threshold.
- Industry stability has improved as Supercell’s share of total turnover declined to 54%, supported by a maturing 'middle class' of 46 studios each generating over €1 million annually.
- Despite a consolidation in the number of active studios to approximately 200, the sector reached a record high of 3,600 professional employees.