Video games

Development, publishing and distribution

At the crossroads of La French Tech and La French Touch, the global video game market is valued at € 133 billion and brings in more than 2 billion players.

Today, the French ecosystem is recognised for its schools of excellence, as well as for its developers' creativity and know-how. But the French market - made up of publishers, studios, and even independent distributors - remains fragmented and faces many challenges.

Key figures

A global € 133 billion market
A predominantly mobile market: a nearly 50% market share worldwide
Between 2015 and 2020, the sector posted an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 12%, one of the highest among the creative industries

Industry trends

Cloud gaming, which thanks to game streaming, can be played intensely and ubiquitously
Immersive play, thanks to virtual reality
Casual gaming, or video games intended for a large audience of casual gamers
The emergence of communities, thanks to the multiplayer approach
The co-creation of video games, when the player can influence how the game is developed
The massive development of the e-sports industry
The use of video game licenses on other formats, in order to extend the experience (cinema, TV series, books, etc.)