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French video game industry economic crisis

Overview

The 15th edition of Paris Games Week opened during a period of significant economic instability for the French video game sector. According to the Syndicat national du jeu vidéo, 48 percent of studios reported deficits for 2025. Major companies such as Ubisoft, Don’t Nod, Nacon, and Quantic Dream have conducted job cuts due to restricted capital access and lower sales, leading experts to describe the sector as “extremely risky” for investors.

Despite these headwinds, the event concluded by showcasing both international titles and domestic productions. The showcase highlighted French independent developers through the ‘Game in France’ stand, featuring titles such as Atlantis Studio’s ‘Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch’ and AARISE’s ‘Kiwi Boing’. While Ubisoft received recognition for having the best stand, ‘Hela of Mice & Magic’ was named the best game of the show.

Entities

Nintendo · Ubisoft · Paris Games Week · DigixArt · AARISE

Timeline

1 day ago

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Sources

entrevue.fr · esteticamagazine.fr · haberhurriyeti.com · interstars.net · lemagjeuxhightech.com · lesinguliersete.fr · nachrichten.fr · revuedelatoile.fr · stevegiovinco.com · switch-actu.fr · upday.com