China PC Games Market and 5 year analysis Report

What You’ll Learn About China PC Games in This Report

China remains a powerhouse in the global games industry. It is the largest games market globally with one third of global PC games revenue generated domestically. At the same time, Chinese game companies are expanding their reach globally, accounting for 39% of PC games revenue worldwide. As the country reopens and its gaming sector sees a rebound, it is important to deeply understand the Chinese gaming scene from companies & games-to-watch to regulations and games licenses. And despite regulatory and licensing challenges, several international hit game titles are available in China via platforms such as Steam International. There are other loopholes in the ISBN system as well, which are important to understand. On the other hand, China PC games are striving to showcase the development of advanced gaming PC technology in China.

Our latest report on the Chinese PC game market provides a comprehensive guide and insightful analysis to those aiming to navigate and tap into the lucrative China gaming market.

Key Takeaways from the Analysis: China PC Gaming

• The total market for PC, mobile and console games revenue in China was $45.5 billion in 2022 and is forecast to surpass $57 billion in 2027
• China continues to be the largest market in the world with one third of global PC games revenue generated domestically
• By 2027 China will be home to 730 million gamers. The country’s population is declining but the number of gamers is rising.
• China’s market and Chinese companies cannot be ignored. Chinese companies account for 39% of PC games worldwide, including in the domestic China market
• Tencent and NetEase commanded a combined 61% share for domestic PC games revenue in 2022. While the duopoly continues to dominate the games market, the combined market share was lower than in 2021 due to weak performance from legacy titles and a lack of new title launches – indicating other competitors are gaining ground.
• Niko Partners projects that more than 1,000 domestic games and 100 import games will be approved in 2023, surpassing 2021 and 2022 totals.