The console market has long been considered the slowest-growing platform. While consoles offer greater convenience due to their "plug-and-play" nature, many gamers prefer the flexibility of the PC platform.

However, according to Newzoo's latest "2025 Global Games Market Report," the console market will surpass PC in revenue growth in 2025, becoming the primary driver of industry growth. Mobile games will maintain their revenue lead due to their high accessibility.

The report shows that console revenue will grow by 5.5% in 2025, while the PC market will grow by 2.5%. Driven by this growth, console revenue is expected to reach $45.9 billion, PC revenue will reach $39.9 billion, and mobile gaming will maintain its leading position with $103 billion.

Newzoo points out that the explosive launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the boost from several blockbuster software releases are key factors in this growth in the console market.

In terms of software, titles such as "Monster Hunter Wilds," "Assassin's Creed Shadows," and "Kingdom Come: Deliverance II" are considered the main drivers. Overall, global game market revenue is expected to grow 3.4% year-over-year in 2025, reaching $188.8 billion.

Notably, the strong growth trend in the console market is expected to continue, especially with "GTA 6" launching exclusively on console platforms.