German games market rose 4% in 2025 to €9.4bn, driven by hardware sales
The German games market experienced a 4% growth in 2025, reaching €9.4 billion, primarily driven by increased hardware sales, especially the Nintendo Switch 2 and ASUS ROG Ally. While hardware and online gaming services saw significant increases, game sales experienced a slight dip. This growth is attributed to innovation and changing consumer habits, with a shift towards online services and long-running games with continuous content updates.
Games Industry
- Entities
- Game - German Games Industry Association
- Market Analysis
- Nintendo Switch
- ASUS ROG Ally
- Hardware Sales
- Online Gaming
- Felix Falk
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