Epic Games Store Hits $1.09 Billion in 2024 Revenue as User Base Expands

The platform saw a 15% revenue increase, driven by first-party titles, while launching new mobile stores and expanding its user base by 94 million accounts.

• The Epic Games Store reached 295 million PC users in 2024, an increase of 25 million from the previous year, with total cross-platform accounts growing to 898 million.
• Consumer spending on the platform totaled $1.09 billion in 2024, marking a 15% year-over-year increase, though third-party game revenue fell by 18% to $255 million.
• First-party titles like Fortnite and Rocket League accounted for over 75% of the platform's revenue, with other top-performing games including GTA 5, Genshin Impact, and Honkai: Star Rail.
• Epic gave away 89 free games worth $2.2 billion in retail value, with 595 million copies claimed by users in 2024, continuing its popular giveaway strategy.
• Looking ahead, Epic plans to enhance its mobile store presence on Android and iOS, introduce features like preloading and gifting, and expand its Now on Epic revenue-sharing program through 2026.

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