This study aims to explore students' perceptions of the influence of online games on their English-speaking skills. Employing a qualitative approach, the research involved seven students from the English Language Education Study Program at UIN Ar-Raniry who actively use English while playing online games. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis.The findings reveal that students engage with various types of online games, including multiplayer competitive games, MMORPGs, Battle royale games, and Educational language apps, which create authentic contexts for practicing English. Participants reported positive impacts of online games on their speaking skills, particularly in vocabulary development, grammar development, fluency enhancement, confidence building, and increased motivation. Vocabulary acquisition was strengthened by frequent exposure to game-related terms and conversational phrases used during gameplay. Grammar improvement was partial, as students gained practical sentence construction skills despite informal language use. Fluency increased due to the need for spontaneous and rapid communication. Confidence grew in a non judgmental gaming environment that reduced anxiety. Motivation was driven by the practical necessity of communicating effectively with international players. Overall, this study concludes that online games serve as an effective and contextual medium to enhance students’ English-speaking skills through authentic interactions. However, online gaming should be supplemented with structured learning activities to support students in improving their grammatical accuracy and appropriate use of formal language.