Unity report: Number of games made with Unity grew 93% in 2021
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In another sign that gaming is poised for accelerated growth, Unity Technologies said that the number of games made with the Unity Game Engine grew 93% in 2021.
In its Unity Gaming Report 2022, the company said the it drew information from more than 230,000 developers who make and operate over 750,000 games based on Unity.
Ingrid Lestiyo, general manager of Unity Operate Solutions, said in an interview with GamesBeat that the report highlights how gaming has brought people together and provided a human connection in a time of distance and isolation.
Unity’s data also shows that far from a “pandemic spike” the changes in the games industry appear to be long-lived and sustainable, though some metrics indicated that the level of play has subsided to pre-pandemic levels.
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Still, for 2021, Unity found that the number of people playing games is at far higher levels than they were pre-COVID and the industry has continued to step up to feed the demand, Lestiyo said.
“In the face of high player demand and even greater player expectations during these unique times, we have seen creators step up and deliver incredibly inspiring, creative, and innovative ways for people to engage and connect through gaming,” said Lestiyo. “This passion and resilience from our developer community fuels our commitment to make it as simple and as easy as possible for them to bring their vision to life. It remains our mission to equip developers of all sizes with everything they need to build, scale, and manage their games successfully.”
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