Free-to-play games will account for 70% of global MMO games market in 2015

According to Newzoo, the free-to-play MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) market will generate $26.3 billion in global sales this year. This business model continues to rise accounting for 70% of the global MMO market in 2015 (vs 67% in 2014), and will reach 75% in 2017.

The Asia-Pacific region takes the lead with the highest proportion of free-to-play (81% in 2014) ,while Western Europe register the “lowest” rate (42%).