Yorkshire video games designer sees "above expected demand" as multiplayer games dominate

An indie video games designer has announced that it has seen “above expected demand” during lockdown.

Team17, based in Wakefield, said that it has experienced strong sales traction during the period, with demand outperforming expectations from before COVID-19 hit.

It said that further sales traction was generated against more “socially orientated” and multiplayer games.

The company said that it has “more games in development across our label than at any time in our history”.

It added: “Gaming has historically shown good resistance in uncertain economic situations; however, we are in unprecedented times.

“We have started to see the unusually high levels of demand during April and May returning to a more normal level.

“C-19 has proven the resilience of the business during this period, however, there clearly remains a degree of uncertainty as to the longevity and socio-economic effects of C-19 on our markets.

“This, combined with next generation consoles and new IP launches across H2, creates a more unpredictable backdrop to maximise the best commercial opportunities for each game both digitally and physically.”