"2023 Report: Majority of Gamers Favor Older Titles like Fortnite and GTA 5"
A new report from Newzoo suggests that games older than six years accounted for over 60% of playtime in 2023, with live service and sandbox games dominating player time. The top five older games, including Fortnite, Roblox, League of Legends, Minecraft, and GTA 5, accounted for over 25% of all playtime. Average playtime has decreased by 26% since Q1 2021, and new games competed for just 8% of total playtime in 2023. The report also indicates that new player growth opportunities will flatten out in the coming years across both PC and console, reflecting a trend of market consolidation and a focus on fewer games and studios.