For those interested in game development, GDC recently released their 2025 State of the Game Industry Report.
The wait is over — GDC 2025 State of the Game Industry report has arrived! Now in its thirteenth iteration, this annual report delivers insight into key factors that are shaping the industry. With over 3,000 game developers surveyed, we're excited to share their perspectives with you.
The last 12 months have seen their share of opportunity and heartbreak for game developers. Industry layoffs have continued, working hours are going up, and investment opportunities are shrinking. This is happening as more studios adopt Generative AI, even though it’s increasingly unpopular among developers. But this industry is resilient, as are its developers.
Some key insights include:
Economic Pressure - 1 in 10 developers say they've been laid off in the past year.
Indie Resilience - Half of all developers are self-funding their games.
Generative AI Revolution - 1 in 3 developers are now using GenAI to streamline game development.
Game to Screen - 1 in 3 AAA games are adapted for film or tv.
PC Game Dominance - 80% of developers focused on creating games for the PC market.
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https://reg.gdconf.com/state-of-game-industry-2025
Were there any other key insights in the report that were particularly interesting or even surprising to you?