The Online Microtransaction Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The historical growth trend of the Online Microtransaction Global Market Report 2025 has seen a rapid increase in market size. The market expanded from $77.8 billion in 2024 to $86.51 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%.
The predicted market size for the Online Microtransaction Global Market in 2029 is estimated to be $129.76 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Online Microtransaction Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the online microtransaction market are:
• Expansion of digital economy
• Prevalence of free-to-play models and their integration with live streaming and esports
• Utilization of blockchain technology and digital assets
• Increase in personalized interaction features and social commerce
The online microtransaction market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: In-Game Currencies, Random Chance Purchases, In-Game Items, Expiration
2) By Device: Mobile, Console, PC
3) By Model: Prepay Model, Postpay Model, Other Models
The key trends in the online microtransaction market are:
• Cross-platform monetization is an emerging trend in the market.
• Blockchain and cryptocurrency integration are shaping the future of online microtransactions.
• The rise of social commerce and virtual marketplaces is a significant upcoming trend.
• Consumer protections and regulatory scrutiny are increasingly influencing the market.
Major companies in the online microtransaction market are:
• Microsoft Corporation
• The Walt Disney Company
• Tencent Holdings Limited
• Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.
• Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
• NetEase Inc.
• Valve Corporation
• Activision Blizzard Inc.
• Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
• Electronic Arts Inc.
• CyberAgent Inc.
• Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.
• Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.
• Zynga Inc.
• Nexon Co. Ltd.
• King Digital Entertainment plc
• Konami Holdings Corporation
• NCSoft Corporation
• Supercell Oy
• Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.
• Riot Games Inc.
• Smilegate Holdings Inc.
• Wargaming Public Co. Ltd.
• Capcom Co. Ltd.
• GungHo Online Entertainment Inc.
• Glu Mobile Inc.
• Niantic Inc.
• Machine Zone Inc.
• Kabam Inc.
• Gameforge 4D GmbH
• Rovio Entertainment Corporation
• Miniclip SA
• Playtika Holding Corp.
• Big Fish Games Inc.
• GREE Inc.
• DeNA Co. Ltd.
• Com2uS Corp.
• Jam City Inc.
• Scopely Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the online microtransaction market in 2024