Saudi Arabia Gaming Market Outlook, Trends & Investment | Report 2026-2034

Saudi Arabia Gaming Market Overview

Market Size in 2025: USD 2,387.7 Million

Market Forecast in 2034: USD 4,957.2 Million

Market Growth Rate 2026-2034: 8.46%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Gaming Market Report by Device Type (Consoles, Mobiles and Tablets, Computers), Platform (Online, Offline), Revenue (In-Game Purchase, Game Purchase, Advertising), Type (Adventure/Role Playing Games, Puzzles, Social Games, Strategy, Simulation, and Others), Age Group (Adult, Children), and Region 2026-2034", the Saudi Arabia gaming market size reached USD 2,387.7 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4,957.2 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.46% during ​2026-2034​.

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How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Gaming Market

• Savvy Games Group partners with HUMAIN on AI tools, accessing advanced data centers to boost game development creativity and automate workflows across HR and finance.​
• AI enhances esports in Saudi Arabia, powering player matching and analytics under Vision 2030's National Gaming Strategy for more engaging tournaments.​
• Savvy's MoU with HUMAIN explores AI for immersive experiences, using HUMAIN ONE OS to streamline creative processes and cut development cycles.​
• Government-backed AI investments like Google hub help Saudi gaming firms build Arabic-localized games, tapping into 70% under-35 gamers nationwide.​
• AI optimizes cloud gaming via AWS-Savvy partnership, enabling low-latency play for mobile-dominant market where 80% revenue comes from handhelds.​

Saudi Arabia Gaming Market Trends & Drivers:

Saudi Arabia's gaming scene is exploding thanks to massive government backing through Vision 2030 and the Public Investment Fund, which pumps serious cash into the industry—think $38 billion committed by Savvy Games Group to build studios, host events, and snag global deals. The Esports World Cup in Riyadh drew 2,000 players from 200 clubs battling over a whopping $70 million prize pool across 24 titles, turning the city into a buzzing hub for competitive play. With plans for 250 local gaming companies and 39,000 new jobs, these moves aren't just talk; they're creating real infrastructure like the Savvy Academy for training talent and partnerships that pull in heavyweights like Scopely and Niantic. Over 70% of Saudis play games, and initiatives from the Saudi Esports Federation are making sure everyone from casual fans to pros gets in on the action, fueling a market that hit $2.29 billion in revenue.​

Young Saudis, making up over 70% of the population under 35, are powering the gaming boom with their love for mobile and online play—23.5 million gamers strong, that's a 67% penetration rate, and they're spending big at $308 per capita, triple the MENA average. High-speed internet reaches 99% of folks, with 44 million mobile subscriptions letting seamless sessions on smartphones that dominate the scene. Women gamers, now nearly half the crowd at 48%, are jumping in too, broadening the appeal and driving demand for diverse titles. This tech-savvy crew isn't just playing; they're streaming, competing, and pushing developers to innovate, making Saudi the top dog in MENA gaming revenues at 20% of the region's total.​

Emerging trends like VR, AR, and esports are taking gaming to wild new levels, with Sandbox VR launching immersive spots featuring Squid Game and Rebel Moon experiences via full-body motion capture. Savvy's global investments, including stakes in giants like Electronic Arts, blend local talent with international firepower, while 5G rollout supercharges lag-free multiplayer madness. The kingdom's eyeing esports Olympics and giga-projects like Qiddiya's gaming city to cement its spot as a worldwide leader. These aren't gimmicks—they're pulling in billions, with mobile leading the pack amid rising female participation and urban demand for next-gen thrills.

Saudi Arabia Gaming Market Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Breakup by Device Type:

• Consoles
• Mobiles and Tablets
• Computers

Breakup by Platform:

• Online
• Offline

Breakup by Revenue:

• In-Game Purchase
• Game Purchase
• Advertising

Breakup by Type:

• Adventure/Role Playing Games
• Puzzles
• Social Games
• Strategy
• Simulation
• Others

Breakup by Age Group:

• Adult
• Children

Breakup by Region:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Gaming Market

• October 2025: Electronic Arts’ $55 billion acquisition by Saudi fund boosts local game development, integrating AI and cloud tech to revolutionize gaming experiences.
• September 2025: Saudi Games Holding partners with AWS to enhance gaming infrastructure, delivering faster load times and AI-powered content personalization for millions of gamers.
• August 2025: Saudi Arabia launches $120 million esports investment fund, supporting startups with AI-driven analytics tools to raise competitive standards and foster innovation.

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