Overview

• The overall German games market grew by 4 percent in the first half of 2025 to €4.6 billion, reversing last year’s downturn.
• Hardware revenues jumped 17 percent to €1.2 billion, led by the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 in June.
• Full-game sales slipped 2 percent to €2.7 billion amid a lull in blockbuster releases, while online gaming services revenue rose 4 percent to €621 million.
• Developers are pressing for reliable long-term state funding following pandemic-era consolidation and inconsistent grant schemes.
• Gamescom 2025 is set to host over 1,500 exhibitors across 233,000 sqm, with non-game organizations including the Bundeswehr and Deutsche Bahn recruiting talent.