Steam data shows the meteoric rise of Unreal Engine for game development
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In 2024, Unreal Engine has solidified its presence in the game development landscape, accounting for a substantial 31% of game sales on Steam, surpassing Unity's 26%. Despite Unity being used for 51% of the analyzed games, Unreal's sales metrics reveal a notable trend towards its increasing adoption, even with less overall game creation. This reflects a growing preference among developers and players, compounded by a substantial decrease in proprietary engine contributions to sales, now at 42%. The data reinforces Unreal Engine's significance in shaping future gaming experiences.
The latest statistics illustrate Unreal Engine's pivotal role in the gaming market, overtaking Unity in sales despite Unity's greater usage in game creation.
While Unity comprises over half of all games made, Unreal Engine now accounts for a larger market share in game sales, highlighting a shift in preferences.
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