Attitudes towards multiplayer gaming in COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe 2020
As of June 2020 during COVID-19 lockdowns, 49 percent of online multiplayer gamers in select European countries reported that playing video games has helped them to stay connected with friends. In comparison, only 25 percent of all players reported the same thing. On average, online multiplayer gamers reported that they benefited more from playing video games during lockdown than general gaming audiences.