Mobile game developer Zynga has reported record revenue of $720m in Q2 2021, primarily driven by mobile games. Mobile game bookings brought in $643m, a 60% YoY increase, with popular mobile titles including “Words With Friends,” “Zynga Poker,” and “Merge Dragons!” Zynga also generated revenue from advertising and user pay bookings. The company’s user base grew, with daily active users up 23% YoY and monthly active users up 13% YoY. CEO Frank Gibeau said the company is “well positioned for growth” and plans to launch new titles such as “FarmVille 3” and “Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells.”
Zynga Reports Record Revenue in Q2 2021 from Mobile Games
Introduction
Zynga, the popular mobile game developer, announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2021. The company reported a record revenue of $720 million, driven largely by strong performance from its mobile games portfolio. This represents a 59% increase from the same quarter in the previous year.
Mobile Games Revenue
Mobile games revenue accounted for the majority of Zynga’s total revenue in Q2 2021, with $643 million generated from mobile game bookings, a 60% year-over-year increase. Some of Zynga’s most popular mobile games include “Words With Friends,” “Zynga Poker,” and “Merge Dragons!”
Other Revenue Streams
Zynga also generated revenue from other sources, including $63 million from advertising and $14 million from user pay bookings. The company’s total revenue for the quarter was up 52% year-over-year.
Growing User Base
Zynga’s user base also showed significant growth in Q2 2021. The company reported that its average daily active users (DAUs) was 38 million, up 23% year-over-year. Meanwhile, its average monthly active users (MAUs) was 164 million, up 13% year-over-year.
Future Outlook
Zynga CEO Frank Gibeau stated in the financial report that the company is “well positioned for growth” and is continuing to invest in its mobile game portfolio. The company plans to launch several new titles in the coming year, including “FarmVille 3” and “Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells.”
Conclusion
Zynga’s record revenue in Q2 2021 from mobile games is a testament to the company’s strength in the mobile game industry. With a growing user base and a strong portfolio of popular titles, Zynga is well positioned for even more growth in the future.