6.1.1: AI market forecast

AI market forecast

According to Statista, the global AI software market revenue is expected to grow from $51.5 billion in 2022 to $126 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 38.1%. IDC predicts that by 2026, the global AI market will reach $900 billion, with software, hardware and services accounting for 30%, 40% and 30% respectively. McKinsey predicts that by 2030, AI will contribute an additional $13 trillion to the global economy, equivalent to an annual GDP growth of 1.2%.

Technology application: According to a game industry report, 70% of game development companies using AI technology said that AI technology has significantly improved the player experience. For example, the application of AI in NPC behavior simulation allows developers to reduce labor costs by 30%, while improving the playability and interactivity of the game.

Capital continues to pour in: CB Insights data shows that the total investment in the global AI field will exceed US$147 billion in 2024, with the United States and China being the two largest investment markets.

Player behavior analysis: Research shows that companies that use AI for player behavior analysis have increased their player retention rate by an average of 15%. Games that use AI technology to dynamically adjust difficulty generally increase player satisfaction by more than 20%.

Competitive analysis: According to some market research, the top five game development companies have invested more than US$500 million in game AI technology, and many small and medium-sized developers are also actively following up.

Future trends: According to industry analysts, by 2025, more than 50% of new games will use some form of AI technology to improve user experience and game design. It is expected that AI-driven content generation tools will become an integral part of the game development process.