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- Steam, with over 75% market share, is perceived as having a monopoly in the PC gaming market.
- Publishers and developers are exploring alternative platforms like Epic Games Store, Xbox Games Store, GOG, and Itch.io to diversify their revenue streams.
- Over 80% of surveyed industry professionals have already or plan to release games on multiple storefronts.
- Many believe Steams dominance in PC gaming and are seeking new strategies to increase their revenue by at least 10% in the coming years.
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Industry Pros See Steam’s Monopoly in PC Gaming Market Challenged by New Platforms
A recent study suggests that many video game publishers and developers believe Valve’s Steam platform has a monopoly in the PC gaming market. “The State of PC Game Distribution,” a study by Atomik Research, surveyed 306 industry professionals in the UK and the US. According to the findings, most respondents agreed with the perception of Steam as a monopoly. While Steam accounts for over 75% of their revenue, publishers and developers are exploring other platforms, including the Epic Games Store, Xbox Games Store, GOG, and Itch.io. Beyond Steam, 80% of those surveyed are planning to release or have already released games on multiple storefronts. Furthermore, 72% believe Steam has a dominant position in PC gaming and are seeking new strategies to increase their revenue by at least 10% in the coming years.
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