UK frequency digital video game access 2021

According to a survey run in the United Kingdom (UK) from March to April 2021, slightly over half of respondents who had downloaded, streamed or accessed video games online did so at least once per week. According to responding gamers, the main reason for accessing games via digital means was due to having a wide range of video games available to play.

Frequency of downloading, streaming and accessing video games online in the United Kingdom (UK) as of April 2021

Characteristic	Share of respondents
High frequency (at least once a week)	57%
Low frequency (every 2-3 weeks or less often)	43%

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Release date

December 2021

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

March to April 2021

Number of respondents

1,008 respondents

Age group

12 years and older

Special properties

downloaded or streamed/accessed video games in the past 3 months

Supplementary notes

Original question: Generally, how often do you download or stream/access video games through the internet? (%)

Methodology: Stage 1) Online data collection, with fieldwork taking place between 05/05/20 and 10/06/20
Stage 2) Online Community, with fieldwork taking place between 06/06/20 and 12/06/20

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