Gaming industry expected to rebound in 2025 after tough year, says DFC Intelligence

DFC Intelligence predicts the video game industry will return to growth in 2025 after a challenging year. The firm expects gaming to surpass pre-pandemic highs, driven by consumer spending on new hardware and consoles. The report highlights that only two out of three consoles will achieve significant market success. It also notes a shift towards using AI tools, allowing smaller teams to create complex games, while larger studios may focus on live-service content. DFC emphasizes the need for careful investment in the industry to avoid past mistakes. The next few years will see a major hardware transition and evolving monetization models, but challenges will remain.