China's Game Market Surpasses $50 Billion Amidst Global Slowdown
China's video game industry achieved a significant milestone, generating over $51.8 billion in 2025. This impressive growth is fueled by popular new and live service titles, alongside a surge in mini-games. Industry analysts predict continued expansion, with revenues expected to reach nearly $60 billion by 2030.
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As the western games industry struggles, China's games industry is booming, a new report shows
A new report from Niko Partners highlights the booming Chinese video game industry, which generated approximately $51.8 billion in revenue in 2025, significantly outpacing the UK market. This growth is attributed to strong performances from both new and live service games, increasing engagement with esports and mini-games, and the integration of generative AI in development. The report forecasts continued expansion, reaching $59.8 billion by 2030.
Niko Partners: Chinese games market surpasses $50bn for the first time in 2025
China's video game market surpassed $50 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $59.8 billion by 2030, according to Niko Partners. The growth is attributed to strong performance from new and existing titles, with mini-games being a significant segment. The report also notes the increasing use of AI and methods to bypass internet censorship.
