Is Game Piracy Still a Big Problem in 2025?

[Vanilla]

With streaming, Game Pass, and discounts, piracy seems less common. Do you think pirated games still hurt the industry, or is it a smaller issue now? Would cheaper subscriptions reduce piracy further?

 

[Redstone]

I think individual game sales has bigger market share compared to game pass or game subscriptions. I believe piracy is still a big problem. I don't know the exact figures but it is said game developers and publishers lose billions of dollars due to piracy. The revenue loss is estimated to be 20 percent.

 

[TheMask]

I think game piracy has decreased compared to the early 2000s, thanks to affordable subscriptions, online multiplayer checks, and digital stores. But it hasn’t disappeared, especially in regions with expensive pricing or limited access.

 

[Rosie]

With streaming, Game Pass, and discounts, piracy seems less common. Do you think pirated games still hurt the industry, or is it a smaller issue now? Would cheaper subscriptions reduce piracy further?

Piracy is still a cancer that needs to be handled because a lot of big games still get pirated. I've seen a couple of such pirated copies online and it is disgraceful to see.

 

[cherry]

Yes, piracy does hurt the industry and even the economy. It leads to significant revenue losses. There's still little of this

 

[Vanilla]

Piracy remains a serious issue, it not only hurts developers financially but can also expose players to malware. I think stronger DRM, legal awareness, and making games affordable and accessible can help reduce it.