While current news coverage focuses mainly on layoffs and studio closures, the video game industry remains is still in good shape. In fact, the gaming market set a new record in 2025.

According to a report by Newzoo, the industry reached $201.6 billion in global revenue in 2025 (up 9.1% from 2024), which marks the first time in history that the $200 billion threshold has been crossed. By 2028, this total could even climb to $234 billion, according to some forecasts.

The PC segment recorded a 12% year-over-year increase, reaching $43.6 billion. For consoles, revenue rose by 2.8% to $44.7 billion. Mobile revenue remains as impressive as ever, with $113.3 billion generated in 2025, a 10.7% increase.

Finally, sales of full-price games and revenue from microtransactions both increased.