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Die Games - Branche in Deutschland 2025
The German games industry has nearly doubled its core-market presence since 2018, growing from 619 to approximately 1,200 firms by mid-2025.
Federal funding acts as a major economic driver, where €70 million in 2023 subsidies generated €453 million in total value-creation, representing a 6.5x output multiplier.
Industry revenue reached €3.73 billion in 2024, a 22% increase since 2018, with the development sector specifically surging by 148%.
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Apr 2026
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Annual Report of the German Games Industry 2025
Germany’s video game sector generated €5.84 billion in 2024, representing a 6% year-on-year decline despite the country maintaining its position as the world's fifth-largest market.
Consumer spending has decisively shifted toward digital models, with online gaming and subscription services surging 43% to €3.26 billion, while traditional game purchases dropped by 17%.
Mobile gaming has become a primary market driver, growing 63% since 2019 to reach €3 billion in revenue, while hardware sales contracted by 10% overall, led by a 26% decline in console sales.
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Jan 2025