In 2024, the world of PC gaming generated an impressive $41.6 billion in revenue. This insight comes from the latest data by Midia Research, which anticipates a gradual climb to $44.5 billion in 2025, and projects a significant leap to $55.8 billion by the time we reach 2031. Within the gaming revenue landscape for 2024, PCs accounted for 21 percent. However, this still placed them behind console gaming, which brought in $41.5 billion, and mobile gaming, which dominated the charts with a staggering $108.1 billion.
PC games weren’t just making waves in overall revenue; they also contributed a hefty 38 percent to the premium segment, which includes downloadable content, throughout the year.
Turning our attention to the bigger picture, analyst Rhys Elliott provides an insightful commentary. He notes that dreaming of double-digit growth is now “fantasy,” highlighting the market’s level of maturity.
“The extensive Midia Research Global Games Forecasts for 2025–2031, along with its detailed dataset, stands as our cornerstone report on gaming,” Elliott explains.
“The critical takeaway here is the market’s maturity, and the realization that runaway growth is more of a wishful thought. It’s no longer about just hanging on until 2025; instead, it’s about maintaining a steady course through to 2026, albeit with realistic expectations. As we explore the dynamics driving the global games market, it’s evident that the industry is within a period of transformation—let’s face it, it’s a bit daunting too.”
