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The Epic Games Store nears 300 million total users
AppWizard
February 17, 2025

The Epic Games Store nears 300 million total users

The Epic Games Store's 2024 year-in-review report reveals that its PC user base has grown to 295 million, an increase of 25 million from the previous year. The total number of Epic cross-platform accounts is nearing 900 million. There was a slight decrease in peak monthly users from 75 million to 74 million, but average daily users rose by 6% to 31.5 million. In 2024, users claimed 595 million free games across 89 titles, averaging 6.6 million claims per game. The top five games of 2024 based on player spending and engagement are Genshin Impact, Rocket League, Honkai: Star Rail, Grand Theft Auto V, and Fortnite. Looking ahead, Epic plans to continue its free game program and introduce new features, including non-gaming applications and a new download manager.
Epic Games Store hits nearly 300 million PC users in 2024
AppWizard
February 15, 2025

Epic Games Store hits nearly 300 million PC users in 2024

Epic Games' store has attracted 295 million users on PC and nearly 900 million cross-platform accounts, marking an increase of approximately 100 million users from the previous year, with an average of 67 million monthly active users (MAUs). However, revenue from third-party game sales on PC has declined by 18% year-over-year, dropping from 0 million to 5 million. Overall revenue has increased from 0 million to .09 billion, largely due to Epic's own titles. The top three titles on the platform are Free-to-Play games: Genshin Impact, Rocket League, and Honkai Star Rail, with Grand Theft Auto V being the first paid title on the list. Epic plans to enhance its mobile applications and add features like voice chat and out-of-game invites to the PC client. Concerns remain about the sustainability of third-party game sales as Epic's revenue increasingly relies on its own franchises.
Windows 11 may have just kickstarted 2025's biggest comeback story
Winsage
February 4, 2025

Windows 11 may have just kickstarted 2025’s biggest comeback story

Windows 11 has reached a market share of 36.65% among Windows desktop users, the highest since its launch on October 5, 2021. In contrast, Windows 10 holds a 60.33% share. The increase in Windows 11 adoption is attributed to new purchases during the holiday season, with historical data showing growth from 16.97% to 18.12% between December 2022 and January 2023, and from 26.54% to 27.83% between December 2023 and January 2024. Despite fluctuations in user numbers throughout 2024, it is expected that Windows 11's market share will continue to rise, especially with the end-of-support for Windows 10 approaching on October 14. Windows 10 users will lose access to critical security updates and technical support after October 2025 unless they pay for Microsoft's Extended Security Updates. Additionally, potential increases in hardware prices may prompt users to upgrade to meet Windows 11's requirements.
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