--- title: Acquiring High-Value Players Through a Desktop Gaming Hub App description: Discover how we helped a leading desktop gaming platform engage and retain high-intent PC gamers through a dedicated gaming hub app using precise targeting and personalized offers. image: https://blog.gamebassadors.net/hubfs/Case%20study%20cover.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.gamebassadors.net/case-studies/acquiring-high-value-players-through-a-desktop-gaming-hub-app#main-content) [![Gamebassadors' combination logo](https://blog.gamebassadors.net/hs-fs/hubfs/GAMEBASSADORSKC14aA05c.png?width=1804&height=674&name=GAMEBASSADORSKC14aA05c.png)Homepage](https://blog.gamebassadors.net/case-studies/acquiring-high-value-players-through-a-desktop-gaming-hub-app#) - [Home](https://gamebassadors.net/) - [Advertisers](https://gamebassadors.net/advertisers/) - [Affiliates](https://gamebassadors.net/affiliates/) - [About us](https://gamebassadors.net/about-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.gamebassadors.net/thought-leadership?hsLang=en) [Get Quality Players](https://ask.gamebassadors.net/advertiser-form?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://gamebassadors.net/) - [Advertisers](https://gamebassadors.net/advertisers/) - [Affiliates](https://gamebassadors.net/affiliates/) - [About us](https://gamebassadors.net/about-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.gamebassadors.net/thought-leadership?hsLang=en) [Get Quality Players](https://ask.gamebassadors.net/advertiser-form?hsLang=en) # Acquiring High-Value Players Through a Desktop Gaming Hub App ![gamebassadors case study logo cover](https://blog.gamebassadors.net/hs-fs/hubfs/gb%20case%20study%20anonymsed%20logo%20cover.png?width=1200&height=842&name=gb%20case%20study%20anonymsed%20logo%20cover.png) Industry Gaming Publishing About our source A leading desktop gaming platform, collaborated with us to activate and retain high-intent players through their desktop gaming hub app. Their goal was to reach PC gamers who actively look for new experiences and convert that intent into long-term value via precise targeting and tailored offers. Results The desktop hub campaign achieved 24% D1 retention, nearly a quarter of new players returning Day 1 from gamers who are actively looking for more. Proving value from targeted, high-quality audiences we achieved 34% new monthly ROI, and 66.8% ROI over 2 months. Game Title State of Survival, Fragpunk 34% New monthly ROI 66.8% historic ROI over 2 months 24% D1 retention ![photographic Leading global PC and mobile game developers and publishers office with clean look without any people Use more bright colors](https://blog.gamebassadors.net/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/photographic%20Leading%20global%20PC%20and%20mobile%20game%20developers%20and%20publishers%20office%20with%20clean%20look%20without%20any%20people%20Use%20more%20bright%20colors.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=photographic%20Leading%20global%20PC%20and%20mobile%20game%20developers%20and%20publishers%20office%20with%20clean%20look%20without%20any%20people%20Use%20more%20bright%20colors.png) ## About Our Customers Leading global PC and mobile game developers and publishers trusted by studios behind blockbuster hits like State of Survival, King of Avalon, and Fragpunk. Well-known  for attracting millions worldwide with rich, high-quality gaming experiences, they're powered by top creative and technical talent, and they're always seeking more players to fuel their next big launches. ## The Strategy  Using desktop apps as a precision tool to intercept gamers actively browsing for new titles, updates, and rewards on PC, their go-to platform for deep sessions. Unlike passive mobile ads, these hubs position your game in front of users already in "discovery mode," driving installs from warm leads primed to engage. ## The Results Using data-driven targeting strategies, the campaign target players with engagement patterns matching the partner’s high-value player profiles. This strategy ensures that every budget spent reached users most likely to convert and stay active. ## Ready to get growth? 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