German Government Significantly Increases Budget for Games Funding

The budget for federal games funding is increasing. The German government's draft budget allocates €88 million for 2025, rising to €125 million per year from 2026 onwards.

The German government's draft budget provides a total of €88 million for 2025 and €125 million annually from 2026 onwards for federal funding of games. This means that, once the federal budget has been passed, games projects will once again be able to receive reliable funding. These new funds align with the game association's calculations for the funding required until additional tax incentives for games are introduced, in line with global standards as outlined in the coalition agreement.

"That's encouraging! The new federal government, and above all Federal Minister for Research and responsible for games Dorothee Bär, is following up its words with action. Following the clear statements in the coalition agreement, the significant increase in games funding less than 50 days after taking office has already set a key course. The funding will ensure growth again and provide the necessary breathing space to implement the additional tax-based games funding planned in the coalition agreement at the same time. This decision is an important and encouraging sign that Germany is creating internationally comparable conditions and wants to catch up quickly in the competition between games locations," says Felix Falk, Managing Director of game - the German Games Industry Association.

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