Xsolla Supports Release of “State of the African Video Game Industry 2026” Report>

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announces its support of the State of the African Video Game Industry 2026, a comprehensive new report published by SpielFabrique that examines the structure, scale, and evolution of game development, publishing, and esports across Africa. Developed by SpielFabrique in collaboration with independent researcher PhD Prince Oguguo, the report provides an in-depth overview of Africa’s video game industry in 2025, focusing on business development dynamics, regional ecosystems, and the practical realities facing developers across the continent. Xsolla supported the study as part of its ongoing commitment to improving access, infrastructure, and opportunity for game creators worldwide. According to the report, Africa’s video game market generated approximately $1.8 billion in revenue in 2024, with mobile gaming accounting for roughly 90% of the market. Growth across the continent continues to outpace global averages, driven by a young, mobile-first population, increasing smartphone adoption, and expanding access to digital services. At the same time, the study highlights persistent structura...(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announces its support of the State of the African Video Game Industry 2026, a comprehensive new report published by SpielFabrique that examines the structure, scale, and evolution of game development, publishing, and esports across Africa. Developed by SpielFabrique in collaboration with independent researcher PhD Prince Oguguo, the report provides an in-depth overview of Africa’s video game industry in 2025, focusing on business development dynamics, regional ecosystems, and the practical realities facing developers across the continent. Xsolla supported the study as part of its ongoing commitment to improving access, infrastructure, and opportunity for game creators worldwide. According to the report, Africa’s video game market generated approximately $1.8 billion in revenue in 2024, with mobile gaming accounting for roughly 90% of the market. Growth across the continent continues to outpace global averages, driven by a young, mobile-first population, increasing smartphone adoption, and expanding access to digital services. At the same time, the study highlights persistent structura...{}