The
Paradox Interactive Year-end report January – December 2024 is here with the
company's latest financial reporting (thanks
Game Developer). It states revenues were down, but profits were up, and word
is: "Revenues in the quarter are mainly attributable to Cities: Skylines,
Cities: Skylines II, Crusader Kings III, Hearts of Iron IV and Stellaris."
Perhaps most interesting is the statement from Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox
Interactive, who doesn't want us getting caught up in the whole quarterly
results hype cycle:
We close the year with a period of high revenue and
good margins, supported by strong releases, successful marketing activities and
a currency tailwind. While we are proud of the quarter's results and our
financial position, we should not overly focus on any one period. There is a lot
of variation between quarters, depending on what and how much we have released
as well as which marketing activities we have carried out. This makes the
persistent work over time most important, especially as the successes of any
given quarter are driven by efforts that have been ongoing for a longer period.