Saudi Arabia Online Gaming Market Player Analysis and Growth Opportunities – 2028

Saudi Arabia Online Gaming Market Projected to Expand at 7.85% CAGR Through 2028

The Saudi Arabia Online Gaming Market is projected to grow at around 7.85% CAGR during the forecast period, i.e., 2023-28. The growth of the market would be propelled mainly by the increasing number of affordable internet plans, easy access to online games, and large-scale development of unique & multiplayer games, such as PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds), etc.

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Strategic Takeaways from the Report:

• Market Sizing and Forecasting
• Regulatory and Policy Influence
• Competitive Trends and M&A Activity
• Innovation Drivers and Disruptive Technologies
• Investment Hotspots and Emerging Niches
• Geographical Dynamics and Trade Flows

Saudi Arabia Online Gaming Market Segment Overview & Classification

This market is categorized to offer targeted insights across various operational and consumer-related verticals.

Segment List:

By Platform Type

• Gaming Console
• Smart Phone/ Tablet
• Virtual Reality
• PC
• Streaming
• Others (Television, Web Browser, Arcade, etc.)

By Game Type

• Sports Games
• Racing Games
• Adventure & Action Games
• Strategy Games
• Others (Role-Playing Games, Card Games, etc.)

Of them all, Sports Games are anticipated to acquire a considerable market share during the forecast period, owing to the increasing gaming subscribers and government partnerships to boost the country’s Electronic Sports (E-sports) industry. According to Saudi Arabia CITC (Communications & Information Technology Commission), FIFA topped the list of most-played video games.

By Revenue Model

• Free Online Gaming
• Paid Online Gaming.

Here, the free-to-play pricing model is more preferred by gamers due to its unlimited gaming potential & free-of-cost download availability in app stores. It helps players sample the game & decide whether to invest time & money to gain higher revenues. Poppy Horror: Chapter One, Poppy Rope Game, Brain Story: Tricky Puzzle, FNF Music Battle: Original Mod, etc., are some of the top free-to-play games that reported more than 10 million downloads in the country in 2021. Furthermore, the periodic launch of free-to-play games is another crucial aspect expected to drive users’ interest in online gaming. For instance:

These divisions help clarify demand patterns and expected shifts.

Market Opportunities

Several Government Initiatives to boost 5G infrastructure in Saudi Arabia – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has the highest penetration of Internet users & gamers, making it the 19th largest online gaming market worldwide. With the increasing number of online gamers in the country, there exists a need to have a stable internet connection to minimize breakouts in gaming since the online gaming industry is slowly becoming one of Saudi Arabia’s prominent revenue generators. Moreover, technology, media, & telecommunications are the key pillars strengthening the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

To strengthen the internet infrastructure of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is working toward expanding high-speed internet connectivity of more than 10 Megabytes per second (Mbps) across all rural areas by 2022 in order to stipulate online gamers to play games without any speed breakout for a better gaming experience.

Furthermore, new government agencies, such as the Saudi Data, Artificial Intelligence Authority (SAAIA), & its sub-entities, the National Center for AI, etc., are dedicated to advancing technology-enabled society & promoting the penetration of online gamers in Saudi Arabia. For instance, London-based satellite firm OneWeb is forming a joint venture with a NEOM Tech & Digital Holding Company to provide high-speed internet across Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Online Gaming Market Competitive Snapshot from 2023-2028

The report highlights established and emerging players in the global Saudi Arabia Online Gaming Market, evaluating their strengths, challenges, and potential for innovation.

Key Competitors Include:

• Sony Corporation
• Microsoft Corporation
• Apple Inc.
• Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.)
• Electronic Arts Inc.
• NetEase Inc. Ltd.
• Tencent Holdings Ltd.
• Nintendo
• Ubisoft Entertainment
• Square Enix Co., Ltd.
• Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Their activities include partnerships, product launches, and geographic expansions.

Saudi Arabia Online Gaming Industry Prime Challenge

Stringent Government Regulations for Gaming Platforms – One of the most prominent challenges to the Saudi Arabia Online Gaming Market is dynamic regulations imposed by the government for citizens’ welfare. In November 2021, the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) published a consultation on its draft Digital Content Platform regulations for digital gaming platforms in the country. Article 5.2 of the CITC draft specifies that Satellite Pay TV platforms, IPTV platforms (Amazon), Video OTT platforms (Netflix), etc., face the heaviest burden since they need to obtain a license before offering services.

Furthermore, games like Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Grand Theft Auto series, Manhunt series, along with 44 other games, have been completely banned in Saudi Arabia since these were not in compliance with the Saudi Arabian digital regulation and were depicting violence, terrorism role plays, & other offensive content.

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