At the Paris Games Week, the great paradox of video games in France: a dynamic demand but suffering studios

The 2026 Paris Games Week will showcase major titles like Final Fantasy VII: Revelation and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 from October 22 to 25. Organized by the Syndicat des éditeurs de logiciels de loisirs, the event aims to celebrate the vibrant French gaming industry, which generated €5.8 billion in revenue in 2025. The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, awarded 'Game of the Year', highlights France's gaming expertise, with 83% of professionals viewing the country as attractive for the sector. Despite over 2,000 games in production and 10,000 professionals in the industry, more than 61% of companies express pessimism about the future due to ongoing economic challenges.