The experience economy report 2026: video gaming
Gaming is no longer defined by a single purchase. From mobile games and subscriptions to downloadable content and creator-led experiences, today's players are spending across an expanding range of digital touchpoints.
Download Paysafe's latest The Experience Economy Report to learn how gamers spend, which payment methods they prefer, where checkout friction is affecting purchases, and why wallet-based experiences are gaining momentum across the gaming ecosystem.
How gaming is becoming a continuous spending experience
Gaming is a dynamic part of the experience economy, with consumers spending on digital products, services, and entertainment. From mobile games and subscriptions to downloadable content and creator-driven experiences, today's gaming journeys often extend beyond the initial purchase.
To understand these evolving behaviors, Paysafe surveyed 5,000 gamers across the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Poland, and Romania who had made a gaming-related purchase in the past 12 months. The research explores spending habits, preferred payment methods, checkout friction, and why payment experiences are crucial for engagement and conversion.
What we learned from 5,000 gamers
From recurring gaming spend and growing wallet adoption to payment diversity and checkout friction, today's gaming landscape is shaped by evolving consumer expectations. The research explores gaming spending, payment preferences, and factors influencing purchase completion.
Explore the key findings shaping the future of gaming commerce.
Supporting the next generation of gaming payments
As gaming ecosystems continue to expand, the payment experience has become an increasingly important part of how players engage, spend, and interact. The research highlights the growing importance of payment choice, security, and frictionless transactions throughout the gaming journey.
Paysafe helps gaming businesses deliver seamless payment experiences that drive conversion, build trust, and meet evolving player expectations.
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