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雲端遊戲市場:2024-2029 年預測Cloud Gaming Market - Forecasts from 2024 to 2029 |
雲端遊戲市場預計將從 2024 年的 22.33 億美元增加到 2029 年的 186.64 億美元,複合年成長率為 52.91%。
雲端遊戲涉及在使用硬體來管理、處理和託管遊戲的遠端伺服器上玩視訊遊戲。由於遊戲儲存在雲端平台上,玩家不需要實體副本、更新或備份,從而降低了玩遊戲的整體成本。
雲端遊戲應用的需求主要受到5G訂閱和智慧型手機普及以及雲端生態系擴張的推動,從而推動市場成長。此外,更短的訪問時間和更低的遊戲購買成本進一步推動了對雲端遊戲的需求。
此外,社群媒體的興起和蓬勃發展的線上遊戲趨勢正在推動向免費線上遊戲的轉變,從而影響預測期內的市場成長。
在遊戲領域,雲端環境變得越來越流行,重點是使用快速網路連接向平板電腦和智慧型手機等各種平台上的用戶提供高品質的視訊遊戲。這消除了對常規遊戲機的需求。 AR/VR 等技術進步也為雲端遊戲平台提供了更大的空間。根據行動視訊產業委員會的民意調查,行動通訊業者預計到年終,雲端遊戲將產生 25-50% 的 5G資料流量。
5G 和無限資料方案的出現也預計將成為推動雲端遊戲世界成功的關鍵因素。愛立信預計,到 2025 年,僅亞太地區的 5G 行動用戶數量預計將達到約 15.45 億。
雲端基礎設施的激增使得能夠以經濟高效、可靠且易於維護的方式提供儲存、多種運算和通訊資源。遊戲產業旨在透過使用高速網際網路的單一網路提供多種遊戲服務,從而最佳化不斷成長的雲端環境。日本、中國和美國等主要國家正在投資雲端遊戲平台,讓用戶可以串流和下載自己喜歡的電玩遊戲。
遊戲文化正在發生巨大變化,使用者需要更靈活、便利、省時的選擇。這個利潤豐厚的產業對於整個遊戲產業來說有著更廣闊的前景。隨著科技的進步、高速網路存取和智慧型手機的普及,線上遊戲的普及率預計也會增加。根據美國遊戲協會預測,2023年網路遊戲收入為165.5億美元,占美國遊戲總收入的24.9%。
儘管雲端遊戲為玩家提供了廣泛的遊戲領域,但進入區域市場或計劃向海外投資的公司必須遵守監管機構制定的某些規定。例如,歐洲博彩協會是歐盟最高監管機構,持有267 個線上博彩許可證,每個許可證都有需要遵守的要求。
雲端遊戲市場的地域展望
按地區分類,亞太地區預計將佔據很大的市場佔有率,因為該地區主要國家(中國、日本、韓國和印度)的遊戲業正在加速成長。根據紅蘋果科技發布的《2023年全球遊戲產業》報告,中國是遊戲產業的領頭羊,價值501.8億美元。為了充分利用這一成長潛力,領先的公司正在投資亞洲市場並結成策略聯盟。
日本也是繼中國和美國之後的全球遊戲市場主要參與者之一。隨著技術適配的穩定成長,包括Konami、SONY、任天堂等公司在內的許多主要遊戲公司都在積極參與新的發布。例如,2024年2月,Konami在黑堅果遊戲平台上推出了《超級瘋狂節奏城堡》,這家日本遊戲發行商於2023年與之合作。
其他主要經濟體,例如南美和印度,年輕人是遊戲平台的主要最終用戶,他們在遊戲產業中看到了更多的技術創新。隨著數位化的進展,預計這些國家的市場也將呈現正成長。
雲端遊戲市場的主要發展
The cloud gaming market is estimated to reach US$18.664 billion in 2029, with a CAGR of 52.91%, from US$2.233 billion in 2024.
Cloud gaming involves playing video games on a remote server that uses hardware for managing, processing, and hosting the game. A gamer does not require any physical copies, updates, or backup as the game is stored on a cloud platform, reducing the overall cost of playing the game.
Booming 5G subscriptions and smartphone penetration, followed by a growing cloud ecosystem, are majorly driving the demand for cloud gaming applications, thereby propelling the market growth. Moreover, the reduction in access time and the declining cost of purchasing games are further fuelling the demand for cloud gaming.
Additionally, rising social media and booming online gaming trends have created a shift towards free-to-play online games, affecting the market's growth during the forecast period.
The cloud environment is gaining traction in the gaming sector, fueled by the growing emphasis on providing high-quality video games to users across various platforms, such as tablets and smartphones, with fast network connectivity. This would prevent the requirement for regular gaming consoles. Technological advancements such as AR/VR have also provided a wider scope for cloud gaming platforms. A poll by the Mobile Video Industry Council suggested that mobile operators forecasted cloud gaming to generate 25-50% off 5G data traffic by the end of 2022.
The emergence of 5G and unlimited data plans are also expected to be critical factors in aiding the success of cloud gaming worldwide since most gamers today prefer playing games on their mobile phones. According to Ericsson, 5G mobile subscriptions in the Asia-Pacific region alone are estimated to reach around 1,545 million by 2025.
The growing prevalence of cloud infrastructure has provided storage, several computing, and communication resources in a cost-effective, reliable, and low-maintenance manner. The gaming sector aims to optimize the growing cloud environment by providing multiple gaming services through a single network that uses high-speed internet. Major economies, namely Japan, China, and the USA are investing in cloud gaming platforms that will allow users to stream & download their favourite video games.
The gaming culture is witnessing a drastic change, with users demanding more flexible, convenient, and time-saving options, owing to which the preference for online gaming is witnessing significant growth. The lucrative sector holds a wider scope for the overall gaming industry. With growing technological advancement, high-speed internet access, and smartphone penetration, the prevalence of online gaming is also expected to increase. According to the American Gaming Association, in 2023, online gaming generated US$16.55 billion in revenue, which accounted for 24.9% of the total gaming revenue generated in the USA.
Cloud gaming offers a wider gaming spectrum for players; however, companies in the regional market and planning to invest overseas must comply with certain rules laid by the governing authorities. For instance, the European Gaming & Betting Association is the highest regulatory body in the EU that possesses 267 online gambling licenses with each having its compliance requirements.
Cloud Gaming Market Geographical Outlook
Geography-wise, the Asia Pacific region is estimated to constitute a significant market share, which is attributable to bolstering growth in the gaming sector in major regional nations namely China, Japan, South Korea, and India. According to the Red Apple Technologies "Global Gaming Industry 2023" report, China is the leader in the gaming industry, having a valuation of US$50.18 billion. To optimize this growing potential, major companies are investing in the Asian market and forming strategic collaborations.
Japan is also among the world's key players in the gaming market after China and the US. With the steady growth of technological adaption, many leading gaming companies, including Konami, Sony, Nintendo, and others, have actively participated in new launches. For instance, in February 2024, Konami launched "Super Crazy Rhythm Castle" on the Black Nut Gaming platform, with which the Japanese gaming publisher formed a partnership in 2023.
Other major economies, namely South America and India, which harbor a high percentage of younger people who are major end-users of gaming platforms, are experiencing technological innovations in their gaming industry. With the ongoing digitization trend, the market is also set to show positive growth in such nations.
Cloud Gaming Market Key Developments