PC gaming revenue and playtime rise beyond the Top 20, Newzoo reports
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Western PC games outside the Top 20 captured 56% of revenue in 2025 (up from 48% in 2022) and 45% of playtime (up from 33%), per Newzoo's PC & Console Gaming Report, highlighting growing importance of mid-range and back-catalogue titles alongside hits like Cyberpunk 2077 and Skyrim; on consoles, spending remains Top 20–driven but non-Top 20 titles are gaining traction, aided by factors such as Game Pass.
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