In the realm of digital gaming, the Epic Games Store has unveiled its usage statistics for the year 2024, making headlines in the gaming realm of 2023.
With PC users totaling a staggering 295 million, experiencing a growth of 25 million from the previous year, albeit at a slower pace due to the 40 million growth in 2023. The total number of Epic accounts stands at a whopping 898 million, inclusive of Fortnite players and users on other platforms, marking an increase of 94 million accounts.
At its peak in 2024, the maximum Daily Active Users (DAU) reached 37.2 million, while the maximum Monthly Active Users (MAU) peaked at 74 million, showing a 1% decrease. However, the average DAU clocked in at 31.5 million and MAU at 67.2 million, indicating a simultaneous 6% increase.
Throughout the year of 2024, a grand total of 1,100 games made their debut on the Epic Games Store, with the overall number of games exceeding 4,000 titles.
Spending through the Epic Games Store on PC amounted to 1.09 billion dollars, witnessing a 15% growth. Conversely, if considering only games from other developers using Epic Payments, the total value reduced by 18% to 255 million dollars.
In the year 2024, a total of 89 free games were distributed, valuing at 2,229 dollars, with a record-breaking 595 million times the free games were claimed, showcasing growth in all metrics from the previous year.
In the culmination of 2024, Epic launched the ambitious ‘Launch Everywhere with Epic’ initiative, motivating games developed with Unreal Engine to be sold on the Epic Games Store and other stores, excluding Steam initially, in exchange for a reduced sales distribution fee from 5% to 3.5% across all platforms.
Looking into the plans for 2025, the primary focus will undoubtedly shift towards the Epic Games Store on mobile, with numerous additional features in the pipeline. As for the PC version of Epic Games Store, a new Download Manager with scheduling capabilities, preloading games ahead of release, a new voice chat system, improved search functionality, and support for selling non-game apps on PC are on the horizon.
TLDR: Epic Games Store usage statistics for 2024 revealed a substantial growth in user base, game offerings, and revenue, setting the stage for further expansions and developments in the coming year.
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