A huge and well-run business. The global gaming market has been valued at $173.70 billion and is expected to reach $314.40 billion by the end of 2026, registering a CAGR of 9.64% in 2021-2026.

When we direct our eyes to the Polish market, we can feel proud. According to the data from The Game Industry of Poland 2021 report, which I cordially invite you to read, there are 470 companies present on the gaming market in Poland, employing over 12,000 people. employees. It is also worth mentioning that in 2021 (compared to the previous year) the number of employees in the gamedev sector increased by 24% and the number of companies producing games by almost 10%.

Market

At the beginning of 2021, it was estimated that the global gaming market would generate USD 175.8 billion, which was to mean a slight decrease compared to the previous year (by 1.1%).

Impact of the pandemic on the industry

The prognosis was influenced by the opinion that 2020 was a special year in many respects. At that time, the operations of companies were reorganized (including remote work, which freed up more time among employees) and restrictions such as social distancing or closing commercial activities were introduced. The launches of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S also had an additional impact on the popularity of the gaming industry. Increased interest in the world of video games has appeared in all regions of the world and on all platforms.

A minimally negative impact on industry growth was also associated with global chip shortages, which mean supply shortages for many electronic devices, including elements for next-gen consoles and components required to support high-end PC games.

2022 is one big premiere

Games are not only produced by large companies and corporations. All over the world you can find small and micro companies that produce independent and very interesting titles. In 2021, as in previous years, the scene of smaller publishers was bursting at the seams, while the one set up for larger players was mostly empty. Many of the items expected by consumers will not premiere until early 2022.

The first three months are the releases of games such as:

• Elden Ring,
• Rainbow Six Extraction,
• Pokémon Legends: Arceus,
• Horizon: Forbidden West,
• Destiny 2: The Witch Queen,
• Saints Row
• i Dying Light 2 Stay Human.

And in the coming months we will play:

• Gran Turismo 7,
• Kirby and the Forgotten City,
• Marvel Midnight Suns,
• Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.

Later, it’s even better because the following items will be available in stores: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, Bayonetta 3, Splatoon 3, God of War: Ragnarok, Redfall, Gotham Knights, Ghostwire Tokyo, Mario Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, not to mention what Indies developers are preparing for us. All this will have a positive impact on the gaming industry as well as an increase in spending in this sector.