Epic Games Store shared the summary of the year 2022. According to the data, the number of users of the platform increased to 230 million, while 99 games were distributed for free last year.
The video game store Epic Games, which debuted in 2018, continues to grow by becoming popular among users. Perhaps the biggest reason for this is the free games that the platform gives every week. Gamers with this drum from Epic, without paying any money You can get all kinds of games.
The game giant shared some important data about last year, including the games it gave for free today. Accordingly, in 2022, Epic Games Store PC users will search 36 million more than the previous year. reached 230 million and recorded significant growth. In addition, the number of monthly active users 626 new PC games, of which 68 million It was also stated that it was added to the store. On the other hand, the data about free games was also remarkable.
99 different games were distributed for free, players received a total of 700 million free games
Epic in total throughout 2022 99 games worth $2,240 freely distributed to its users. In addition, in total 700 million games It was stated that it was received by players for free last year.
Also, 70 out of 99 games are on the platform. concurrent users record It was also reported that it broke. It was also added that small free games were bought between 6 and 7 million, while the big ones found between 20 and 25 million.
Epic Games Store will continue to distribute free games through 2023
Epic Games, It will continue to give free games every week throughout 2023. also announced. Company executive Steve Allison also told The Verge that their goals are at least one major per month game said to give.
In other weeks, small games will be given to users. Epic says it makes these games for free to highlight teams or developers it respects, as well as describe them as hidden gems.
Epic Games was initially giving away free games every two weeks. But in 2019 that changed to happen every week. Now every thursday We see one or two free games of different genres on the Epic Games Store. You can access this week’s free game from our content below.
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Epic also announced the most featured games and spending in 2022
When we look at the game side, it is at the top. free to play We see the games. These Genshin Impact, Rocket League, Fortnite It includes productions such as Tiny Tina’s Wonderland and GTA V are the only paid games at the top.
When we go down the list, we see games such as Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Dying Light 2 and Sifu.
Apart from these, it is stated that players spent 355 million dollars on third-party games, an 18% increase last year, while Epic’s spending on their own games 820 million dollars it has been reported. This revealed a 2% decrease in spending compared to 2021.
Big plans for 2023
Finally, Epic Games Store shared details about what awaits us in 2023. The company launched its previously tested feature that allows anyone to add their own games to the store today. With this innovation, it is aimed that independent developers will add their games to the platform and Epic’s game catalog will grow significantly.
Apart from these offer subscription services from third-party publishers is also planning. This shows that services such as EA Play, Ubisoft Plus and even Xbox Game Pass can be offered for sale through the Epic Games Store. Of course, it should be noted that there are no details on this issue, and we do not know which services will come.
You can click here to see the full review of the Epic Games Store for 2022.