The research emphasizes that the sector’s impact goes beyond economics, highlighting benefits like skills development, increased digital confidence, and strengthened European tech competitiveness.

Additional non-financial benefits cited include boosting creativity, technological development, consumer choice, and Europe’s standing in a fast-changing global market.

A new report funded by King and produced by Nordicity, titled Mobile Matters: The Impact of Mobile Games for Europe, puts Europe's mobile gaming economy front and center with 2025 figures showing €5.89 billion in gross value added and €7.53 billion in revenue from global audiences, with projections surpassing €8 billion in revenue by 2028.

The release notes provide details on how to access the full report and lists contact information for King’s press representatives.

King positions the report as evidence that mobile games are a major growth driver and cultural force across Europe.

The report notes the sector supported more than 63,000 jobs across Europe in 2025, underscoring its role as a key growth engine.

Projections indicate the industry could mount to €6.2 billion in economic impact by 2028, signaling sustained growth for Europe’s tech landscape.

King provides corporate background, outlining its reach and flagship franchises like Candy Crush, along with geographic footprint and links for more information.

Supplementary data from Newzoo’s Global Games Market Report 2025 and Europe-focused statistics help contextualize the market for these findings.

Industry leaders, including Simon Little of Video Games Europe, frame the report as timely in highlighting mobile gaming’s scale, consumer benefits, and Europe’s global competitiveness.

Little emphasizes that the sector’s growth supports job creation, talent development, and a stronger European tech ecosystem, while widening access to play.

Todd Green, King’s President, underscores mobile gaming as the most popular entry point to games and reiterates Europe’s mobile gaming economy could reach around €6.2 billion by 2028, signaling opportunities for talent, investment, and innovation.