Germany’s Gaming Scene Grows Like a Wild Vine
More than 34 million folks in Germany are hitting the game keys—making it one of the biggest gaming summers on the planet. The big news? PC games are the real cash‑in here, and they’re not slowing down.
According to a quick glance at GoldenCasinoNews.com, the market boom will push sales up to a mind‑blowing €787 million by the end of 2023.
- 34 M gamers actively playing
- PC games leading the revenue charge
- Projected €787 million profit in 2023
German PC games revenue increased for €35m in the last year
Germany’s PC Game Market – A Roller‑Coaster of Numbers
Picture this: 2011, the German PC gaming scene is booming, bagging a whopping €834 million in profit. That was the apex—think of it as the peak of a mountain peak.
Then Things Started Rolling Down
- 2018: Sales (both physical and digital), subscriptions, and extra paid goodies brought in around €620 million. The trend dipped, but it was still on an upward swing.
- 2019 (closing the year): The market bounced back slightly, totaling roughly €655 million in revenue from PC game sales.
In short, Germany’s PC gaming revenue went from a peak to a dip and then a modest rebound—like a game that starts high, drops a bit, and finishes with a “better luck next time” shout.
Top 3 best-selling PC and video games in Germany hit 3m sold copies
Germany’s Gaming Gold Rush – 2019 Numbers
By November 2019, the German market was buzzing with 5.8 million copies sold across the top ten titles. The crown jewel? FIFA 19 (PlayStation 4 edition) stole the spotlight with 1.33 million units. Next up, the Wild West hit Red Dead Redemption 2 racked up almost 1.1 million, followed by the web‑slick Spider‑Man that delivered just over 578,000 copies.
The PC & Video Game Powerhouses
- FIFA 19 – 1.33 M
- Red Dead Redemption 2 – 1.09 M
- Spider‑Man – 0.58 M
- …and seven others keeping the packs rolling
In total, the leading trio of PC and video games pushed the 3 million mark – a record that’s sure to make your gaming budget feel like a hero’s quest.
What Future Spending Looks Like
Germans spent a whopping €4.25 bn on video games in 2019. If the trend continues, that figure is on track to skyrocket to almost €5.1 bn by 2023. That’s a jump of more than €800 million – enough to fund a full‑scale digital army!
Why the Growth Is Happening
- More consoles and PCs for everyone
- The surge in mobile and streaming platforms
- Big‑budget releases that capture the spotlight
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