Virtuos commentary report

Maximizing impact on cross-platform exclusivity and developing smaller games

Virtuos provides commentary on key trends identified in Newzoo's 2024 Global Games Market Report, and insights on navigating them to succeed in the ever-evolving gaming landscape.

Virtuos provides our commentary on two key trends identified in Newzoo’s 2024 Global Games Market Report. We explore these trends from a developer’s perspective and uncover how to navigate them to succeed in the ever-evolving gaming landscape.

  • Cross-platform is becoming the norm: Is exclusivity becoming a thing of the past? Find out how cross-platform releases can benefit games, and how developers can set themselves up for success when releasing across multiple platforms.
  • Shorter, focused games are gaining traction: Playtime has decreased by 26% from 2021 to 2024. Players now prioritize quality of experiences over length of games, and it can work in a developer’s favor. Find out what the successful shorter titles are doing right and how to set a title up for success.

About Virtuos 

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 4200 employees across 25 offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide. Visit www.virtuosgames.com to find out how we can make games better, together. 

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