Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Gacha games have gained popularity as a free-to-play model, sparking increasing interest in player consumption behavior. Understanding this behavior is critical, as it has implications for player retention, monetization strategies, and potential risks of compulsive spending. While existing studies largely focus on purchase intention, other consumption behaviors—such as co-production, community engagement, word-of-mouth, and recruitment—remain underexplored. This study aims to examine how player engagement in Genshin Impact affects these various forms of consumption behavior. Focusing on Generation Z in Indonesia—a digitally native cohort deeply immersed in mobile gaming—the research employs Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with data from 344 respondents who have played the game for at least six months. Findings reveal that satisfaction through games, game personalization, and game social interaction significantly influence player engagement, which in turn positively affects multiple dimensions of consumption behavior. These results offer practical insights for game developers and marketers seeking to foster sustainable and ethical engagement strategies in gacha games.
Authors: Raka Yuda Priyangga, Imam Salehudin
Institution: University of Indonesia
Language: English
Topic: Digital Games and Media
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413867366