Epic Games Store hits 78M monthly users and $400M in third-party sales for 2025
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Epic Games Store posted a 57% year-over-year rise in third-party game revenue to over $400 million in 2025, with total store spend at $1.16 billion and December monthly active users reaching a record 78 million; third-party time spent rose, while total store hours declined 14% as the platform expands its catalog beyond first-party titles, aided by a free games program that drove engagement.
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