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Europe’s 2025 Video Game Sales Shock: How Much Did We Spend This Year? 🔥 In an unexpected turn of events, 2025 has marked a seismic shift in Europe’s video game market—surging sales that defied financial forecasts and reshaped the industry’s landscape. As gamers across the continent spent more than ever before on digital and physical titles, analysts are scrambling to explain the surge and quantify just how much Europe contributed to this gaming boom. Here’s a deep dive into this shocking year—and why it matters for publishers, developers, and fans alike. ### The Shocking Figures Behind Europe’s 2025 Gaming Boom Data released at the end of 2025 reveals Europe’s video game sales hit a staggering €24.7 billion—a 27% increase compared to 2024’s staggering €19.8 billion. This breakout year saw record spending across platforms: consoles, PC, handhelds, and mobile all played a role, but console and digital storefronts led the charge.