Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Video Games Global Market Report 2024

The artificial Intelligence (AI) in video games market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.71 billion in 2023 to $2.24 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.8%. The historical growth can be attributed to several factors, including the advent of 3D graphics, the evolution of game design practices, increasing demand for realism and immersive experiences, advancements in machine learning technologies, and the proliferation of multiplayer gaming platforms.

The artificial Intelligence (AI) in video games market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.32 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.6%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several key factors, including the expansion of player analytics, the increasing popularity of virtual and augmented reality gaming, the growing mobile gaming market, the broader adoption of cloud gaming services, and the continued growth of player analytics. Noteworthy trends anticipated in this period include AI-powered personalized experiences, the integration of AI into game development tools, the emergence of AI-generated content, the expansion of AI-driven virtual assistants, and the enhanced realism achieved through AI-generated graphics.

The surge in smartphone penetration is poised to drive the growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) in the video games market in the foreseeable future. Smartphones, advanced mobile devices combining telephony, computing, and internet capabilities, are experiencing increased adoption due to factors such as affordability, technological advancements, and growing demand for connected services and applications. The rising utilization of smartphones integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into video games to enhance user experiences, provide personalized content recommendations, and incorporate adaptive gameplay elements. This enables game developers to deploy advanced AI algorithms for creating realistic characters, dynamic environments, and intricate gameplay scenarios. For example, according to Uswitch Limited, a UK-based price comparison and switching service company, there were 71.8 million mobile connections in the UK in February 2023, representing a 3.8% increase over 2021. With the UK population expected to reach 68.3 million by 2025, approximately 95% of individuals (around 65 million) are projected to own smartphones. Hence, the surge in smartphone penetration is fueling the growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) in the video games market.

Key players in the artificial intelligence (AI) in video games market are actively developing advanced technologies such as cross-platform AI integration to provide users with enhanced features and experiences. Cross-platform AI integration involves leveraging AI technology to ensure seamless and consistent experiences across various gaming platforms. This includes optimizing user interfaces, generating platform-specific code, and facilitating real-time data streaming, enabling developers to create and maintain applications for multiple platforms simultaneously. For instance, Yahaha Studios Oy Limited, a Finland-based game-creation company, launched a cross-platform co-creation tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in June 2023. This tool allows developers to easily create no-code titles with accelerated AI assistance, focusing on seamlessly integrating user-generated content (UGC) across platforms such as mobile, PC, and Mac. Offering a user-friendly interface, straightforward functionality, stability, and interactivity, this platform enhances game development efficiency and user experience. Through such innovations, companies are driving the advancement of AI in video games and catering to the evolving needs of gamers across various platforms.

In October 2023, Microsoft Corporation, a US-based developer of computer software, operating systems, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence applications, successfully acquired Activision Blizzard Inc. for a substantial $69 billion. This strategic move positions Microsoft as a major player in the gaming industry, as Activision Blizzard holds ownership of renowned gaming franchises such as Call of Duty, Warcraft, and Candy Crush. Activision Blizzard Inc., headquartered in the US, is a notable developer and manufacturer not only of electronic games but also of AI tools incorporated into their gaming products.

Major companies operating in the artificial intelligence (ai) in video games market are Microsoft Corporation, Tencent Holdings Limited, NVIDIA Corporation, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Teleperformance Nordic AB, Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., Electronic Arts Inc., Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd., Inworld AI Inc., Ubisoft Entertainment SA, Konami Holdings Corporation, Unity Technologies Inc., Rival Theory Inc., Eidos-Sherbrooke Inc., Google DeepMind Technologies Limited, Rockstar Games Inc., LeewayHertz Technologies Private Limited, SideFX Software Inc., Heroz Inc., Osmo, Leia Inc., Powder AI Inc., Titan AI Inc., Signality Inc., Latitude.io Inc., Markovate Inc., Bungie Inc., PrometheanAI Inc., DefinedCrowd Corporation, Martian Lawyers Club.

North-America was the largest region in the artificial intelligence (AI) in video games market in 2023. The regions covered in the artificial intelligence (ai) in video games market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the artificial intelligence (ai) in video games market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Artificial intelligence (AI) in video games involves leveraging algorithms and programming techniques to develop computer-controlled characters capable of intelligent behaviors, adapting to dynamic game environments. This technology enriches player experiences by offering realistic and challenging interactions within the virtual gaming realm.

The primary components of AI in video games encompass hardware, software, and services. Hardware elements comprise specialized computing devices and components tailored to support and accelerate the computational demands of AI tasks. These technologies span machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, gesture control, and others, catering to various gaming genres such as action, adventure, puzzles, simulation, and role-playing.

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The artificial intelligence (AI) in video games market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as procedural content generation, non-player character (NPC) behavior, and pathfinding and navigation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The artificial intelligence (AI) in video games market also includes sales of sales of game recommendation systems, chatbots and virtual assistants, and predictive analytics. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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