Study: About one of three men rather plays female figure

Meanwhile, it almost happens regularly that players in a game have the choice whether they prefer to deny this with a male or a female character. A recent study of Quantic Foundry is now dedicated to the preferences of the gamers and, among other things, concludes that about one of three men rather plays with a female rather than a male figure.

Study: Gamers often prefer game figures of the same sex

In the context of the study, the responsible persons would take a look at the number of players who prefer to experience a video game with a character of the other sex. In addition, non-binary sex options, both for the player and the character gene, were included in the investigation.

A total of 500,000 players and players worldwide participated in the survey. In the so-called Gamer motivation profiles, the participants can receive a personal report on their game motivation. If you also want to participate in this survey, just click this link . In addition, those responsible still performed a number of optional surveys and collected answers from 2956 players.

It is noteworthy according to those responsible that especially players prefer to play a character of the same sex, more precisely 76% of respondents. Non-binary players do non-binary game figures meanwhile just under female characters. The distribution lies in this group at 38% (non-binary) to 33% (female).

Of the male players, 29% would prefer a female character, while players would rather play a hero than a heroine in 9% of cases. This would ultimately mean that even in Genres, which are predominantly played by male players, a "moderately strong interest in a playable female character" is present.

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Study: Different theories, why male players prefer female figures

In addition, the study came to further interesting results. So male players who prefer to play with female figures, "tend to be older, while there are no age difference between those who prefer to play male or female characters." Both men and women who prefer no binary figures Would be, meanwhile, "younger than those who prefer a female figure."

Furthermore, the motivation between male and female gamers would differ. Male players who prefer female figures would be a great value on individuality and their design while women who prefer playing with male figures, "in the destruction [...] points."

Why a not insignificant part of the male players would now prefer female characters, the study of the study is not sure. It would be possible that men "explore their gender identity in safer digital environments," or that it is possible for figures specifically designed for male look, "makes it possible to object and control the body of women."

However, psychological factors would be conceivable, such that female figures would be better treated in games with multiplayer focus. In addition, female avatars would often be considered "weaker", which could give some players a "psychological advantage" opposite the opponent. Ultimately, however, none of these theories would explain why older men prefer to play a female figure.

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