PC Game Revenue Reaches $41.6 Billion in 2025

In 2024, PC gaming made a significant impact, pulling in an impressive $41.6 billion in revenue.

According to fresh insights from Midia Research, this sector is on track to generate $44.5 billion in 2025, with predictions soaring to $55.8 billion by 2031. In terms of revenue share for 2024, PC games held 21%, placing them behind console games at $41.5 billion and mobile gaming, which dominated with a staggering $108.1 billion.

When you dive into the numbers for 2024, PC games also accounted for 38% of the year’s premium revenue, including all downloadable content.

Zooming out to the overall market landscape, analyst Rhys Elliott provided a sobering perspective: achieving double-digit growth might be more of a dream than reality due to the market’s maturation.

In the “Global Games Forecasts 2025–2031” report by Midia Research, Elliott emphasized the following: “The main takeaway here is that the gaming market has matured. Expecting double-digit growth is unrealistic. It’s no longer about just making it to 2025—it’s about planning wisely for 2026 and beyond, keeping expectations grounded. As we delve into the forces shaping the global games industry, it’s evident that we are navigating a transformative, and let’s face it, a challenging era.”