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April 11, 2025

Microtransactions Made Up 58% of PC Video Game Revenue in 2024, Research Shows

Microtransactions account for 58% of total revenue for game companies, with a 1.4% increase in 2024, contributing .4 billion to overall PC gaming sales of .3 billion. Downloadable content (DLC) generated .8 billion in revenue last year, while microtransactions represent 32% of console revenue, amounting to .9 billion out of .8 billion in console sales. Subscription services have risen by 14.1%. PC gaming sales grew by 0.1%, but console gaming revenue declined by 3.9%. Major franchises like Fortnite, Roblox, and Call of Duty exemplify the popularity of microtransactions. The report also notes the trend of "recursive nostalgia," where established franchises reintroduce vintage content to engage players.

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April 10, 2025

58% Of PC Gaming Revenue Came From Microtransactions In 2024

In 2024, 58% of total PC gaming revenue, amounting to .4 billion, came from microtransactions, reflecting a 1.4% year-over-year growth. Key titles contributing to this growth include Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Roblox, and Fortnite. Downloadable content (DLC) revenue rose by 0.8% to .3 billion, accounting for 14% of overall revenue, supported by titles like Diablo 4, Elden Ring, and World of Warcraft. The premium games sector declined to .7 billion, a decrease of 2.6%, contributing 28% of total revenue. Overall PC gaming revenue increased by 0.1% to .3 billion in 2024. Since a dip between 2021 and 2022, PC gaming revenue has risen by 5.4%. Newzoo forecasts revenue will reach .9 billion in 2025 and potentially billion by 2027.

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March 26, 2025

Sales revenue dips at CD Projekt for 2024, but profitability has increased

CD Projekt recorded sales revenue of zł985 million for the 2024 financial year, a 17 percent decrease from the previous year. The revenue included zł588.8 million from Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion. The company's net profit declined by 2.5 percent to zł469.9 million, while the net profit margin improved from 39.1 percent to 47.7 percent, largely due to CD Projekt Red's profit margin of 58.5 percent. GOG reported a profit margin of 0.6 percent. CFO Piotr Nielubowicz noted that Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion generated nearly 600 million PLN in earnings, and The Witcher 3 continues to attract players. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski announced plans for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on macOS and a new animation project set for release on Netflix in 2024.

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March 24, 2025

PC games generated $41.6bn during 2025

The PC gaming sector is projected to generate .6 billion in revenue for 2024, increasing to .5 billion in 2025 and reaching .8 billion by 2031. In 2024, PC games are expected to account for 21 percent of total gaming revenue, while consoles are projected to generate .5 billion and mobile gaming .8 billion. PC titles will contribute 38 percent to premium revenue, which includes downloadable content (DLC). Analyst Rhys Elliott noted that the gaming market is maturing and that double-digit growth is no longer expected.

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March 1, 2025

Games revenue dipped 53% at Warner Bros during 2024

Warner Bros reported a 53% drop in revenue for its gaming division in 2024, as disclosed in its 10-K filing with the SEC. The overall content revenue declined by eight percent, primarily due to the decrease in gaming revenue, which saw a 29% year-on-year drop in the final quarter of 2024. The decline is attributed to underperforming titles in 2024, following the success of previous releases like Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1. The company plans to close several studios, including Monolith, Player First, and its San Diego studio, and will focus on four key franchises: Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Mortal Kombat, and DC Comics. Warner Bros aims to restore profitability to its Games division by 2025 and enhance its contribution to the company's growth.