The First-Person Shooter Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The global market for first-person shooter games has experienced robust growth in the past years. The market size increased from $25.13 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $27.53 billion in 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%.
The First-Person Shooter Global Market Report 2025 forecasts that the first-person shooter market is expected to reach $39.29 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 First-Person Shooter Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the first-person shooter market are:
• Rising demand for immersive gaming experiences
• Increasing adoption of mobile gaming
• Expansion of the esports ecosystem
• Growing infrastructure for cloud gaming and increasing use of live-service monetization
The first-person shooter market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Console Game, Personal Computer Game, Mobile Games
2) By Gameplay Type: Single-Player, Multiplayer, Cooperative
3) By Game Mode: Campaign, Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA), Battle Royale, Deathmatch, Capture The Flag
4) By Application: Amusement, Competitive Game, Other Applications
5) By End-User: Professional Gamers, Casual Gamers
The key trends in the first-person shooter market are:
• Advancements in virtual reality technology are shaping the future of the first-person shooter market.
• Innovations in game engine designs are emerging as a significant trend.
• Developments in artificial intelligence for non-player characters are becoming increasingly influential.
• Research and development in immersive audio systems and advancements in cross-platform gameplay integration are key upcoming trends.
Major players in the first-person shooter market are:
• Tencent Holdings Limited
• Valve Corporation
• Electronic Arts Inc.
• Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.
• Epic Games Inc.
• Capcom Co. Ltd.
• Crytek GmbH
• Techland S.A.
• Bohemia Interactive a.s.
• Deep Silver Limited
• Crowbar Collective Inc.
• Void Interactive Limited
• Blackpowder Games LLC
• Bulkhead Interactive Ltd.
• Battlestate Games Limited
• New Blood Interactive LLC
• Whacky Mole Studio AB
• VRESKI AB
• Coffee Stain Publishing AB
• Trepang Studios Inc.
• Hammer95 Studios
North America was the largest region in the first-person shooter market in 2024