Research report·
The State of Game Development 2025
Game developers’ profiles, technology choices, and perceptions of AI
In this report, we take a look at today’s landscape of game development. We examine who game developers are, the technologies, engines, and programming languages they rely on, the platforms they target, and the types of games they create. The report also explores how game developers perceive the impact of AI in the industry, shedding light on both the opportunities and the challenges it introduces.
Key findings
- The game development landscape is heavily concentrated in North America and Western Europe, but China is emerging as a rapidly growing force
- Over half of game developers fear AI will further reduce job opportunities amid an already fragile industry marked by widespread layoffs