Half of developers think gen AI is bad for the gaming industry

A new survey from the Game Developers Conference reveals how many developers feel about the technology.

36% of game studios using AI despite overwhelming backlash

While AI use is on the rise, it’s still not mandatory at the vast majority of development studios. When asked if AI was being forced upon employees, only 9% of the survey said it was mandated.

Gaming industry has embraced AI, but most game developers still think it’s bad

Game studios are increasingly using AI tools, yet more than half of industry professionals now say generative AI is hurting ...
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GDC is lowering ticket prices and overhauling many aspects of the conference

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is undergoing a major overhaul, according to a report by the affiliated publication Game Developer. The "reimagined" conference is getting a name change, as it'll ...

One-third of game industry workers were affected by layoffs in 2025, GDC report finds

Out of over 2,300 US game developers, marketers, executives, investors, and other professionals surveyed in GDC's 2026 State ...

More than 50% of game developers say generative AI is harming the industry, the highest level to date

The Game Developers Conference's 2026 State of the Game Industry survey covers several areas, including the controversial use of generative AI in game development.