The Russian Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry (RVI) has outlined a detailed roadmap aimed at fostering a domestic video game ecosystem, including the development of a Russian-made game console. This plan was published on the official RVI platform and reflects strategic actions to bolster local capacity in game creation, production, and market growth.
The roadmap follows a directive issued by President Vladimir Putin in December, directing the government to explore measures that support the Russian gaming sector. The RVI plan draws on guidance from multiple state bodies, including the Ministry of Economic Development, the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, the Moscow city administration, and other federal and regional agencies. The aim is to align public policy with industry needs to accelerate domestic innovation and self-reliance in gaming technology.
Structured into four major blocks — System Support Elements, Export, Education, and Technology — the initiative covers a five-year horizon from 2024 to 2029. Over this period, the RVI envisions creating several Russian game engines, launching a national game console, organizing domestically focused game exhibitions, and expanding training and talent pipelines. The plan comprises 83 specific points, each detailing concrete actions, milestones, and metrics to gauge progress across funding, development, and market integration.
To ensure accountability and coordinated execution, the roadmap is slated for presentation to the Government of the Russian Federation via the working group established for video game industry development at the close of the previous year. The intention is to secure political buy-in, allocate resources, and synchronize efforts across ministries, regional authorities, and industry stakeholders so that outcomes can be measured and refined over time. The emphasis is on creating a scalable framework that can adapt as technologies evolve and market conditions shift, while keeping domestic capabilities at the forefront of national digital strategy. Attribution: official RVI documentation and government briefings.
Several industry observers have noted that the roadmap represents a signal of intent to support local developers and reduce dependency on overseas platforms. While details may continue to mature during implementation, the focus on education, ecosystems, and export readiness indicates a comprehensive approach to strengthening the Russian game industry from research laboratories to consumer devices. Observers emphasize that success will depend on sustained funding, robust collaboration between public institutions and private companies, and the creation of favorable conditions for homegrown studios to compete on a global stage. Attribution: policy analyses from industry commentators and official summaries.