Game outsourcing market to hit $9 billion by 2034: Market.us report
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES — Projections show that the worldwide gaming outsourcing services industry will rise significantly from $1.86 billion in 2024 to around $9.04 billion by 2034. A thorough analysis released by Market.us in March 2025 indicates that this industry is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.10% over the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific leads global market share
With revenues reaching around $647.2 million and more than 34.7% of the market in 2024, Asia-Pacific now rules the game outsourcing landscape. With its market valued at over $193.5 million in 2024 and rising at an impressive CAGR of 19.7%, China has particularly become a powerhouse in this field.
The region’s leadership position results from its strong digital infrastructure and plenty of qualified developers, particularly in China, South Korea, and India. Government policies all throughout Asia-Pacific have also been very important in promoting development by means of appropriate rules and incentives for innovation in digital entertainment industries.
Mobile gaming drives outsourcing demand
With around 52.1% of the market share, the mobile device category dominated the game outsourcing services market in 2024. This rise mirrors the general global use of smartphones, which has made mobile games available to a vast audience.
With a 38.7% share among service categories, game development services dominated the market in 2024; art and animation services followed with a 39.7% share; quality assurance tests came second; and audio services third.
“Outsourcing allows game developers to focus on core tasks while external teams manage supplementary functions, speeding up production and improving quality,” notes the Market.us report. “As game developers strive to meet the increasing expectations of players for innovative and engaging content, outsourcing has emerged as a strategic approach to access global talent and accelerate development timelines.”
The report also emphasizes new industry developments, including game development’s incorporation of augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence into design. Furthermore, specialized outsourcing is becoming more and more popular as businesses look for partners with knowledge of particular art forms or technical disciplines to guarantee high-quality outputs in line with their creative ideas.
Among the participants in the market are Keywords Studios, Testronic Labs, Virtuos, Lionbridge Technologies, and VMC (Video Game Marketing Company).
