In a significant milestone, the Epic Games Store has reported that its PC game sales hit an impressive $1.09 billion in 2024. According to Epic's Year in Review blog post released last Friday, this achievement reflects a notable 15% increase in consumer spending compared to the previous year.
User Growth and Engagement on Epic Games Store
The platform has witnessed remarkable growth in its user base, reaching 295 million users, an increase of 25 million over the past year. This growth highlights Epic's ability to attract a wider audience within the competitive landscape of PC games. Their average daily user count also rose by 6%, reaching 31.5 million, while monthly active users increased to 67.2 million, also up by 6%.
Epic’s cross-platform accounts saw a substantial boost, growing by 94 million in 2024, reaching a total of 898 million. This cross-platform growth is crucial for Epic, as it continues to create a seamless gaming environment for its users across different devices.
Diverse Offerings and User Engagement
The Epic Games Store released a total of 1,100 PC game titles in 2024, offering gamers a wide array of options to choose from. Epic further increased its user engagement by providing 89 free games, collectively valued at $2,229. This strategy successfully attracted 595 million users to claim these complimentary titles, expanding their interaction with the platform considerably.
Future Prospects
Looking ahead, Epic remains committed to enhancing its offerings, with its mobile store development being a focal point in its roadmap for upcoming years. This move is part of Epic's larger strategy to continue diversifying its platform and tap into new user segments in the evolving digital entertainment landscape.
With its strategic expansions and continued growth in both user engagement and financial performance, Epic Games reinforces its position as a formidable player in the video game industry, appealing to a broad audience of gamers across various platforms.
