Online Simulation Games Global Market Report 2024

The online simulation games market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.29 billion in 2023 to $8.67 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.9%. The expansion during the historical era can be credited to the surge in high-speed internet availability, the emergence of social media and online communities, the enhanced affordability of gaming hardware, the growing popularity of e-sports and streaming platforms, the heightened demand for immersive and interactive entertainment, the rise of social gaming, and the increased accessibility facilitated by mobile devices.

The online simulation games market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.41 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.1%. The anticipated growth in the upcoming period can be ascribed to the escalating prominence of mobile gaming, the rise of multiplayer and social gaming, the proliferation of subscription-based models, the heightened emphasis on user-generated content, and the increasing prevalence of educational and training simulation games. Foreseen trends include the widespread adoption of VR and AR technologies, the integration of AI for tailored experiences, advancements in graphics and realism, expansion in multiplayer capabilities, the growing utilization of cross-platform compatibility, and the increasing adoption of mobile gaming.

The increasing demand for interactive entertainment is set to propel the growth of the online simulation games market. Interactive entertainment encompasses dynamic digital media that enables consumers to create and influence their experiences, including forms such as video games, AR and VR experiences, escape rooms, and more, encouraging active participation and engagement. Online simulation games are at the forefront of this trend, offering immersive, adaptive, and engaging gaming experiences. They enhance various gameplay aspects such as personalized storytelling, adaptive gameplay, behavior prediction, and personalization. For example, according to the Entertainment Software Association in January 2023, consumer spending on video games in the United States reached $59.6 billion in 2021, up from $56.1 billion in 2020. Additionally, U.S. consumers spent $7.6 billion on video game content, hardware, and accessories, marking a 2% increase over the previous year. Thus, the rising demand for interactive entertainment is fueling the growth of the online simulation games market.

Key companies in the online simulation games market are integrating virtual reality (VR) into their offerings to deliver more immersive and captivating gaming experiences. VR technology in online simulation games creates immersive and interactive settings, enhancing the realism and engagement of gameplay by providing players with a first-person view of the game environment. For instance, in February 2023, Sony Interactive Entertainment launched the PlayStation VR2, a virtual reality headset. The PlayStation VR2 enhances virtual reality gaming with top-notch visuals, innovative sensory enhancements, and improved tracking, offering players an unmatched level of immersion. Through features such as the PlayStation VR2 sense controller, headset feedback, 3D audio, and eye tracking, it delivers immersive gaming experiences that elevate emotions and immersion. This technology sets new standards in virtual reality gaming, enriching gaming immersion and sensory experiences.

In June 2022, Bragg Gaming Group acquired Spin Games for $30 million, a move aimed at accelerating Bragg's growth in the North American iGaming market. The acquisition leverages Spin Games' existing US iGaming connections and state gaming licenses. Spin Games LLC, based in the US, specializes in providing online simulation games.

Major companies operating in the online simulation games market are Microsoft Corporation, Electronic Arts Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., Zynga Inc., Supercell Ltd., Gameloft, Playrix, Nexters Global Limited, Goodgame Studios, Paradox Interactive AB, Frontier Developments plc, Jagex Ltd., Big Fish Games Inc., InnoGames GmbH, Funcom, Outplay Entertainment Ltd., Sports Interactive Limited, Dovetail Games, Game Insight, Travian Games GmbH, Asobo Studio, SCS Software, GIANTS Software GmbH, Kairosoft, Colossal Order Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the online simulation games market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the online simulation games market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the online simulation games market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Online simulation games simulate real-life activities and environments in virtual settings, enabling players to interact with and oversee these digital worlds in real-time via the internet. These games offer immersive experiences by replicating real-world scenarios, such as piloting aircraft or managing cities, granting players virtual control over these activities.

The primary categories of online simulation games are advertising-based, in-app purchases, and paid apps. In-game advertising encompasses banners, videos, and interactive features that generate revenue when players view or engage with them. These components, including hardware and software, are utilized for various applications, catering to both male and female demographics.

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The online simulation games market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as training, education, and virtual experimentation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The online simulation games market also includes sales of gaming PCs and consoles, virtual reality (VR) headsets, gaming monitors, gaming keyboards and mice, and motion chairs. 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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