The volume of console games dwindled as Russians began to play mostly on mobile devices. In this respect informs DTF portal with reference to VK Play research.
Thus, 85% of respondents play games on mobile devices, which is 4% more than last year. Especially among mobile gamers, the rate of women increased from 42% in 2021 to 45% in 2022. The most popular genres among all age groups are crosswords (79%). They are mostly chosen by women. Virtual board games (70%), racing (53%) and shooters (51%) are also popular. Simulators (47%), action games (47%) and strategies (44%) generate less interest.
PC gaming isn’t losing its fans – 66% versus 63% in 2021. At the same time, girls began to play on computers more often – from 34% to 40%. On PC, genres such as shooter (69%), racing (62%) and action (49%) are leading, while survival and horror are losing popularity (27%), especially among people aged 25-35 and 45-54.
Demand for console games has declined – only 17% of respondents play them. Consoles are liked more by men than by women – 35% versus 65%, and players aged 25 to 34 (39%). Racing games (69%), fighting games (64%) and shooter games (62%) are mostly played on consoles. In the last six months, interest in these species has increased in the 25-34 age group.
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