More studios adopt Generative AI, even though its increasingly unpopular among developers.
But the game industry is resilient, as are its developers.
Narrative roles were hit worst at 19%, compared to 6% working in business and finance.
The most common reasons given were restructuring, declining revenue, and market shifts/industry trends.
This year that number fell to 43%.
19% of developers told GDC that they were given “no reason” for layoffs at their company.
“If you lost your job, have you been able to find a new one?”
asked the survey for an ‘in your words" section, which collects direct quotes from respondents.
“The games industry is killing me,” was one developer’s reply.
A majority of developers (52%) surveyed said they worked at a company that uses such tools.
13% felt the impact was positive, down from 21%.
“But the word used most frequently in their responses was ‘none’.”
Then again, it’s also the side of the argument I’m on, and is therefore good.
Objectivity is for little weenies.
There are a few positives thankfully, as the report highlights up top.
