Playground Games Limited

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Playground Games Limited - overview

Established

2009

Location

London, -, UK

Primary Industry

Software

About

Playground Games Limited is a video game development company renowned for creating engaging AAA titles, focusing on immersive gaming experiences that appeal to a wide audience across various platforms. Founded in 2009, Playground Games specializes in developing AAA video games, with notable products including the multi-award-winning Forza Horizon series and the upcoming title Fable. The company operates from its headquarters in Leamington Spa, UK. Playground Games has consistently focused on high-quality game development, fostering a dedicated player community.


Playground Games specializes in the development of AAA video games, with its flagship product offerings including the award-winning Forza Horizon series and the highly anticipated title Fable. The Forza Horizon series, which focuses on open-world racing experiences, allows players to explore vast landscapes, participate in events, and collect a diverse array of vehicles. Released starting in 2012, these games have consistently received critical acclaim and cultivated a substantial player base globally. Playground Games targets a wide demographic of gaming enthusiasts, particularly in markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia, where racing games have a dedicated following.


The company is committed to creating engaging gameplay experiences that resonate with a global audience, fostering a vibrant community of players. Playground Games generates revenue primarily through direct sales of its video games across various platforms, including Xbox and PC. The company employs a retail model, distributing its products through major gaming retailers as well as digital marketplaces, allowing for both physical and digital purchases. Revenue is supplemented by downloadable content (DLC) and expansions, which enhance the gaming experience and encourage repeat purchases from existing customers.


The Forza Horizon series exemplifies this approach, as additional content and updates keep the player base engaged and drive further sales. The revenue model is structured to reward the company for the success of its games, ensuring that as player engagement grows, the financial performance of Playground Games aligns with its creative output. Playground Games is focusing on expanding its product line, with the upcoming launch of Fable expected to attract a new audience in addition to its established player base. The company is also exploring opportunities to enter new geographic regions, targeting Asian markets for expansion within the next two years.


Recent funding will be utilized to enhance game development capabilities and support marketing efforts in these new regions.


Primary Industry

Software

Sub Industries

Software

Website

www.playground-games.com

Total Amount Raised

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Playground Games Limited - financials

Fiscal Year EndedDec 31, 2017Dec 31, 2018Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2021Dec 31, 2022
Revenue (USD)56,525,91927,112,14524,443,740---
% Revenue Growth (YoY)-(52.0%)(9.8%)---
EBITDA (USD)5,838,500(274,382)2,891,590---
Operating Income (USD)5,490,533(1,187,741)771,879---
Operating Margin9.7%(4.4%)3.2%---
% EBITDA Margin10.3%(1.0%)11.8%---
NET Income (USD)5,520,39423,574,196728,133---
% Net Margin9.8%87.0%3.0%---

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