It wasn’t going to last forever. The boom in gaming fueled by the pandemic is coming to an end, and companies in the spacing are feeling the effects. We’re no longer cooped up as much at home, and people are rediscovering other interests, like outdoor activities and travel.

Gaming giants Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo are seeing sales declines, which naturally is affecting profits.

The video game industry, like many others, will have more uncertainty for a while as we begin to see consumers settle into new habits.