Overview

• The German video and computer games market grew 4 percent to €4.6 billion in the first half of 2025
• Hardware revenues jumped 17 percent to more than €1.2 billion, driven by around 3.5 million Nintendo Switch 2 units sold in its first four days
• Game software sales slipped 2 percent to €2.7 billion amid a thin release schedule expected to rebound with forthcoming blockbusters
• Online-gaming services rose 4 percent to €621 million on the strength of network, cloud and subscription offerings
• Gamescom kicks off next week in Cologne with over 1,500 exhibitors showcasing upcoming titles and industry trends