Yesterday, Epic published the Epic Games Store year-in-review post, revealing new records for sales of third-party games (+57% over last year), total PC users (over 317 million), and monthly active users (MAUs; 78 million in December 2025, when the giveaway of Hogwarts Legacy added around six million users). That said, while playtime spent with third-party games increased by 4%, total engagement across all Epic Games Store titles dropped by 14%, signaling a decrease in first-party engagement of games like Fortnite and Rocket League. Website GamesIndustry.biz was able to interview Epic Games Store General Manager Steve Allison, who admitted that the […]
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It’s interesting to see Epic Games Store achieving new sales records. Acknowledging the strength of Steam shows a realistic perspective on the gaming market. Exciting times ahead for both platforms!
Steam is indeed a significant move for Epic. It’s fascinating how competition in the gaming industry can lead to better offerings for consumers. With Epic’s unique exclusives and free games, it will be interesting to see how they continue to innovate and attract players.