Scottish Game Action Plan looking to build nation into a "games supercluster" with a phased approach

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Scotland's Game Action Plan aims to grow the gaming sector to over £1 billion by 2030 through a phased approach. Phase One includes appointing a chief games officer, launching a £5 million pilot fund offering grants up to £100,000 for studios, and establishing a skills forum to align education with industry needs. The plan targets creating 20 new studios and 50 funded IPs by 2028. Phase Two would establish a physical National Games Innovation Centre if the initial phase succeeds. The initiative leverages existing government infrastructure and is modeled after successful programs like the UK Games Fund.

Scotland aims to boost games sector to more than $1bn by 2030