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"New Zealand's success is being built by ambitious studios of all sizes" – Combined revenue of studios supported by rebate grows 17% to $829m
New Zealand's game development sector experienced a 17% revenue increase to $829 million in 2025/26, largely driven by studios benefiting from the Game Development Sector Rebate. Despite a slight decrease in overall funding and full-time employment, the number of games in development rose, and medium-sized studios saw significant revenue growth. The sector's export revenue constitutes 98% of its total income, contributing to the nation surpassing $1 billion in revenue ahead of schedule.
New Zealand games sector hits $1bn revenue two years earlier than anticipated
New Zealand's game development industry has surpassed $1 billion in revenue, two years ahead of projections, driven by government initiatives like the Game Development Sector Rebate and Centre of Digital Excellence funding. The sector experienced significant growth in revenue and workforce size, contributing substantially to the country's GDP and presenting an opportunity for economic insulation.
