Australia development revenue
AU$608.5m[1]
FY25; IGEA survey plus supplementary studio revenue analysis.
Market · Region
Oceania
Oceania is a regional games and esports market encompassing Australia, New Zealand and Pacific island economies. Australia and New Zealand have export-oriented development industries, while publishers use Oceania as a competitive territory or connect it to wider Pacific circuits.
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Updated October 5, 2026Market snapshot
Market access
A sourced operational overview, not legal advice. Requirements should be rechecked before launch.
TopicCurrent positionCommercial implication
Topic
Development-market measurement
Current position
Australian and New Zealand industry bodies publish separate national development revenue and employment figures, using different periods and currencies.[1][2]
Commercial implication
Budget production partnerships by country and currency; use each report’s scope and methodology for comparisons.
Verified Oct 5, 2026
Topic
Competitive pathways
Current position
FNCS has an Oceania region; VALORANT places Oceania in its Pacific competition structure.[3][4]
Commercial implication
Identify the relevant publisher circuit before planning qualification, rosters or sponsorship inventory.
Verified Oct 5, 2026
Market ecosystem
Competitive games
Oceania has a distinct Fortnite territory and a place in VALORANT’s wider Pacific structure.
National market profile
A separate country profile provides more detailed Australian context.
References6
- [1]Australia’s video game industry shows revenue of AU$608.5 million — Interactive Games & Entertainment Association
- [2]New Zealand Game Development Industry Surpasses $1 Billion in Revenue — New Zealand Game Developers Association
- [3]Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) 2026 Official Rules — Epic Games
- [4]VALORANT Esports — 2026 competitive structure — Riot Games
- [5]Standard country or area codes for statistical use (M49) — United Nations Statistics Division
- [6]Sydney (AU), Opera House -- 2019 -- 3061-4.jpg — Wikimedia Commons
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