Mobile games are getting more and more popular by the day and new stats are pouring in from everywhere indicting that the smartphone gaming industry is getting more recognition every year.
Recent studies have shown that out of all the apps in any app store, games contribute the most to overall revenue (about 66%). Mobile games are more popular because of their accessibility and lesser hardware requirements and that is the reason why many pc games have also been developed for smartphones.
Following are some of the most popular mobile gaming trends to look out for in the year 2021.
- Cross-Platform Games
Since people spend the most time on their phones, the major developers have made it their priority to make games that can be played on cross platforms.
Now you can play plenty of games like PUBG, Fortnite, Among Us, poe ascendancy, etc on your PCs as well as smartphones with little difference in the graphics and performance.
- E-Sports and Spectator Element
This recent trend in mobile gaming involves players from all parts of the world competing with each other to win championship titles and rewards. The revenue from e-sports alone reached about $1.1billion past year which clearly shows how much people are into it.
These tournaments are streamed online and gamers across the globe stream these events either from inside the game or through an external source like YouTube or Twitch.
- AR Games
The term AR refers to augmented reality and the games from this particular genre involve using your mobile’s camera and GPS to accomplish various tasks. The games involve real-world visuals combined with game graphics to give a realistic experience.
The future of such games is looking so bright with games like Pokémon Go, Ingress, Jurassic world, etc, and many more on the way.
- More Social Features And Technology
Though gaming is believed to be a socially isolating activity, the research has proved otherwise. New mobile games are coming with features like in-game chatting and communicating via audio-video, etc.
Games like Among Us, or poe ninja, involve players from various parts of the world interacting with each other. More and more games are being developed with keeping the social aspects in mind to make communication between the players better and latency-free.
- Premium Smartphone Gaming
Many games are being developed to be played on smartphones at lower costs. Many AAA game developers are paying attention to the details and visuals to meet the user’s needs and the device requirements.
Premium versions of games give you exclusive access to special weapons, armours, and allows you to participate and play the game in its full capacity without missing out on anything.
This trend is getting more and more famous since it allows you to enjoy the game fully while having to pay very little.
- Causal Games Are Rising Up
This was pretty unexpected for some people but in the past year, 8 out of 10 trending games in the app store were causal. Many old causal games like candy crush, 8-ball pool, or coin master have been renewed and upgraded for the latest smartphones and the new ones are being developed as well.
These games can be played on both old and new devices which gives everybody something to enjoy.
- Ads in Gaming
There are two main ways ads are incorporated in smartphone games and this trend is expected to appear in more and more free games.
First, the ads usually appear once you are finished with a certain task or level. Second, the developers leave it on you to view the ad or not but it is made clear that watching the ad will give you additional rewards to enjoy the game better.
These ads are designed to encourage certain in-app purchases or for other apps promotions and are a huge source of revenue.
Final Words
These are the top trends in smartphone gaming that you need to look out for this year to stay on top of everything. Mobile games have really come and long way and they are dominating the gaming market completely.
Their cumulative revenue is expected to exceed even the highly popular music and pc gaming industry which speaks volumes about their success.
We hope this information has been of some value to your time. Stay tuned for more information regarding gaming trends.