A recent Newzoo report highlights a significant trend in PC gaming: players are increasingly dedicating their gaming hours to older titles rather than new releases. In 2024, a mere 8% of gaming time on PCs was spent on games launched that year. Popular older games like Roblox, League of Legends, and Fortnite dominated playtime, encapsulating 67% of usage. This trend extends to consoles, though the percentage of time spent on old games is slightly less. The findings suggest a fierce competition for gaming hours as the industry continues to release more titles each year, though old favorites hold steady appeal.
Overall playtime hours are growing, but concentrated in AAA and at times cannibalistic. The battle for audience hours is fierce and near zero sum.
The State of PC and Console Games in 2025 presentation revealed that PC gamers are much more likely to play games at least six years old.
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