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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 on PC saw its reach hit 295 million users in 2024, however, players are spending less on third-party titles and more on Fortnite.
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Overview

  • 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.