EGS summarised the year: 270 million active users who spent almost $1 billion in the shop
Epic Games Store has summarised 2023 and shared some interesting statistics.
Here's What We Know
In 2023, the number of EGS users grew to 270 million, with 36.1 million daily active users and 75 million monthly active users.
Not least, EGS's popularity is growing thanks to its weekly giveaways. Last year, the shop gave away 86 games worth $2,000 per user. A total of 580 million copies of free games were activated.
In 2023, the EGS games catalogue has grown significantly, with publishers and developers adding 1,300 new projects. The Epic Games Store now offers more than 2,900 games, an 88% increase from 2022.
Users spent $950 million on games in the past year, up 16% from 2022.
EGS has named the most popular games of 2023. The list was broken down into three categories:
Mythic:
- Fortnite
- Genshin Impact
- Rocket League
- Dead Island 2
- Grand Theft Auto V
Legendary:
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Alan Wake 2
- The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- FIFA 23
Epic:
- EA SPORTS FC 24
- Dying Light
- Assassin's Creed Mirage
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor
- Dead by Daylight
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Honkai: Star Rail
- Fall Guys
- Destiny 2
- Sid Meier's Civilisation VI
Source: Epic Games Store
