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130.8 %
Percentage the esports industry is tipped to have grown in 2021
“ China placed harsh restrictions on young gamers in 2021 , effectively limiting them to three hours of video game time per week ” tipped to have grown 130.8 % in 2021 reaching $ 27.4bn , according to a study from Huya Inc and Communication University of China .
In the report we look at the reasoning behind China ’ s restrictions , and their expected impact on the global esports scene . We also discuss whether these restrictions may find their way to other countries in the future . Other issues explored include esports integrity , the continued growth of mobile esports and the rise of India as an esports powerhouse . Elsewhere , we look at the various trends set in motion that are aimed at professionalising the growing industry .
The next 12 months will mark another pivotal year of growth for esports , and we ’ re excited to guide you through it .
Felix Ng , report author
March 2022