Riyadh, August (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 25 أغسطس 2025ء) The findings reveal a 19% improvement in overall performance compared to the previous quarter. The report includes the results of download speed performance for online games across different gaming platforms in the Kingdom. It showed that Mobily and STC achieved a full 100% download speed rating on Steam, while Mobily, Zain, and Salam led on the PlayStation platform with 98%. Meanwhile, STC, Mobily, and Salam shared the top spot on Xbox, each scoring 97%.
The report also revealed that STC and Mobily led the rankings for best response time in three games: EA sports FC, Counter-Strike, and Rocket League. Meanwhile, Mobily topped the list in nine games: Marvel Rivals, Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG, PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, StarCraft II, eFootball, Overwatch 2, and Free Fire. On the other hand, STC ranked first in seven games: Call of Duty, mobile Legends, League of Legends, Valorant, Fortnite, Dota 2, and Rainbow Six Siege.
The report also revealed that STC earned the Platinum Game Operator award for the first half of 2025, after ranking highest across key evaluation standards, which include enhancing the gaming experience, offering cloud gaming platforms, supporting gaming bundles, hosting services locally, and fostering the gaming community. The award is designed to boost competition among providers, improve user experiences, and drive the growth of the Kingdom’s gaming ecosystem.
In addition, the report shared practical guidelines to help improve internet quality for online gaming, including tips for securing home networks and ensuring the efficiency of connected devices. It also explained how users can play an active role in the GameMode initiative by registering for the “Meqyas” FTTH Internet Device, which enables them to track their internet performance, including the quality of leading apps and games. The report is updated quarterly to reflect the latest trending games and their performance metrics, while also showcasing telecom providers’ contributions to supporting the gaming community.
The “GameMode” initiative is part of CST’s efforts to enhance competition among telecom service providers, deliver an optimal gaming experience, increase market transparency by publishing performance data and indicators, and provide investors and stakeholders with valuable insights into market performance in the Kingdom.
