More game developers are starting to use generative AI
More video game developers are using generative AI tools in their jobs compared to last year, according to the GDC Festival of Gaming's latest annual industry survey.
Key points
- Forty percent of developers surveyed say they use it "as part of their job," an increase from 36 percent in 2025.
- The survey is being published as the game industry continues to reckon with generative AI tools.
- A photo from the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 event.
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Usage was higher with game developers that work on free-to-play games at 58 percent and mobile-only studio workers at 70 percent.
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