Jakarta, January 26, 2022 – In 2021, the number of online game enthusiasts in Indonesia has grown to reach 52 million players. The general public’s enthusiasm for online games has also contributed to the increase in sales of online game vouchers on Tokopedia.
"Tokopedia’s online gaming voucher transactions nearly doubled in 2021 compared to the previous year,” said Tokopedia's Sales Operation & Product Senior Lead (Digital Goods), Jonathan Gilbert Tricahyo.
Tokopedia recently revealed some of the community's favorite game vouchers throughout 2021, which include:
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 others, users can make payments via Steam Wallet, where the balance can be topped-up via Tokopedia.
"In 2021, more people were topping up their Steam Wallet balance through Tokopedia than ever before. Compared to 2020, transactions for Steam Wallet top-ups have increased by almost 1.5 times," said Jonathan.
2. Voucher Google Play – “In 2021, the number of transactions with Google Play vouchers increased by almost 2.5 times compared to the previous year,” explained Jonathan. By purchasing a Google Play voucher at Tokopedia, gamers can download various paid apps and games.
3. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang – This MOBA game by Moontoon is one of the most popular games in the Tokopedia game voucher category. "In 2021, we recorded a nearly 3.5 times increase in Mobile Legends voucher transactions compared to the previous year," Jonathan explained.
4. Point Blank Beyond Limits – Point Blank Beyond Limits is a futuristic cold war First Person Shooter (FPS) developed by Zepetto that was released in Indonesia in 2008.
“Games can also purchase Point Blank vouchers on Tokopedia to obtain Point Blank Cash, which can be used to purchase weapons, equipment, items, and so much more,” explained Jonathan.
5. PlayStation™ Store Gift Card – Using this gift card, Indonesian gamers can purchase various games and content available on the PlayStation Store.
In welcoming the Chinese New Year, Tokopedia #SelaluAdaSelalubisa offers many exciting deals for online game fans in Indonesia, such as the LUNARSALE promo from January 25 to February 5, 2022, with a 5% cashback of up to Rp150,000.
“The online gaming and eSports industry market has the potential to grow rapidly in Indonesia. This will help encourage the recovery of the national economy which was affected by the pandemic as well as boost the digital economy," concluded Jonathan.
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