Playing online games is a hobby loved by many people in the world, including in Indonesia. Data shows that in 2021 the number of Indonesians who like to play online games is estimated to reach 52 million people.
The public's enthusiasm for online games has also boosted the sales of online game vouchers at Tokopedia.
"Tokopedia has recorded an increase in online game voucher transactions by almost 2x during 2021 compared to the previous year," said Tokopedia Sales Operation & Product Senior Lead (Digital Goods) Jonathan Gilbert Tricahyo in a written statement, Wednesday (26/1/2022).
Throughout 2021, Tokopedia said that there were several game vouchers that were favorites of the Indonesian people. Curious about anything? Here's the information.
1. Steam Wallet
To be able to access and purchase various digital video games on the Steam Store, such as PUBG: Battlegrounds, DotA2, Counter Strike: Global Offensive and many more, users can make payments via Steam Wallet where the balance can be top-up via Tokopedia.
"The enthusiasm of the public in doing Steam Wallet top-ups can be seen in 2021, where there is an almost 1.5x increase in transactions compared to the previous year," Jonathan said.
2. Google Play Vouchers
Jonathan said the public's enthusiasm for online games was also evident from the increase in Google Play voucher transactions, which was bigger than the previous year.
"During 2021, there will be an increase in Google Play voucher transactions almost 2.5 times compared to the previous year," he said.
By purchasing a Google Play voucher at Tokopedia, gamers can download paid apps and games.
3. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Talking about favorite online games in Indonesia, the name Mobile Legends: Bang Bang will definitely never go away. This MOBA game made by Moonton has also become one of the most popular games in the Tokopedia game voucher category.
"In 2021, we recorded a nearly 3.5x increase in Mobile Legends voucher transactions compared to the previous year," Jonathan explained.
4. Point Blank Beyond Limits
The online game with the First Person Shooter (FPS) genre which takes the background of the cold war between nations in the future has also become the best-selling game in the Tokopedia game voucher category throughout 2021. Present in Indonesia since 2008, this online game by Zepetto is still a favorite of many gamers. in Indonesia.
"Gamers can also buy Point Blank Vouchers at Tokopedia to get Point Blank Cash which can be used to buy weapons, equipment, items and much more," said Jonathan.
5. PlayStation™Store Gift Card
It's not just PC and Mobile games that are in demand by the Indonesian people throughout 2021. Online games on Playstation are still getting quite a lot of enthusiasm from gamers in Indonesia. With this gift card, gamers can buy various games and interesting content available on the PlayStation Store.
Welcoming the Chinese New Year, Tokopedia #SelaluAdaSelalubisa offers various added values for online game fans in Indonesia, such as the LUNARSALE promo which can be enjoyed on 25 January-5 February 2022 with a 5% cashback offer of up to IDR 150,000.
"The online gaming and eSports industry market has the potential to grow rapidly in Indonesia. This will also encourage the recovery of the national economy affected by the pandemic as well as boost the digital economy," concluded Jonathan.